6 Illinois prisons to set up temporary housing

A prison watchdog says "bed space is trumping security'' in Illinois correctional facilities as officials announced they plan to set up temporary bed space in a half-dozen mostly medium Read More

Bradley: Does due process apply to presidential kill orders?

Apparently the answer to the above question is at best a 'not sure,' and perhaps at worst a definitive no. Read More

Bloomington Fire Department sets record for calls in 2012

The Bloomington Fire Department responded to more calls in 2012 than ever before. Read More

Gay marriage vote poses challenge for Illinois GOP

Democrats say they have enough votes to approve gay marriage on the floor of the Illinois Senate. Read More

Teacher evaluations weigh on Dist. 87 reductions

District 87 Superintendent Barry Reilly said he's gotten some feedback on the proposed deficit reduction plan, mostly from teachers that would be affected by budget cuts. Read More

The fight to segregate the U.S. military

The U.S. military has often served as a kind of mirror to the nation itself. Historian Rawn James Jr. says that efforts made to integrate the U.S. Army served as a precursor to the civil rights movem Read More

Jan. home sales up, price down in Bloomington-Normal

2013 is starting strong for the Bloomington-Normal housing market. Read More

Voice Your Vote 2013: Scott Black

One of the candidates for Bloomington's Ward 7 wants to focus on improving infrastructure on the city's northwest side. Read More

ISU Board of Trustees meets presidential search firm in special session

The Illinois State University Board of Trustees is finalizing the timeline for its presidential search. Read More

Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon won't seek re-election

Sheila Simon says she won't seek re-election next year for the office of lieutenant governor. Read More