Rutherford: Assault weapons discussion needs to be on definitions

While Governor Quinn pushes for an assault weapons ban in Illinois, one Republican toying with the idea of running for governor is hesitant to say he'd support it. Read More

Bloomington gets second vote on municipal aggregation

The Bloomington City Council feels that municipal aggregation is worth another look on the April 9 ballot. Read More

Normal council approves Uptown One financing, hears Paradigm plan

The Normal Town Council has approved the public development agreement for the Uptown One site. Read More

Accused NCHS shooter pleads guilty but mentally ill

The 14-year-old charged with holding a Normal Community High School class hostage in September and firing shots into the ceiling has entered a guilty but mentally ill plea on eight charges. Read More

Misook Wang: I'm sorry for 'mother's' death

Misook Wang testified in McLean County Court this morning that she didn't mean for her mother-in-law's death to happen. Read More

Schools talk to kids after deadly Conn. shooting

Schools throughout Illinois planned to have counselors available to help students who might feel anxious after the Connecticut school massacre. Read More

Food for Thought: Soup Sales Sizzle in B-N

The first episode of Top Chef, Season 10 on the Bravo network featured famous New Orleans celebrity Chef Emeril Lagasse who posed the first challenge-- to cook soup, saying, "It's a true tes Read More

Durbin calls for 'national conversation' on gun control after Conn. shooting

Senator Dick Durbin, D-Ill., said the tragic shooting in Connecticut should lead to a "national conversation" on gun control. Read More

Normal to consider Uptown One, grocery study

Normal's Town Council Monday night will officially consider the development agreement for the Uptown One site. Read More

Bloomington could approve Wirtz Beverage, municipal aggregation on ballot

Wirtz Beverage should know if Bloomington will be its new home after Monday’s city council meeting. Read More