Illinois to spend $2.5M for Veteran's Parkway, Empire safety study

Bloomington has one of the Illinois' most dangerous intersections and the state will spend $2.5 million to try to make it safer. Read More

Heartland Community College considered Ready to Respond

Heartland Community College is one of nine state colleges and universities that are Ready to Respond. Read More

Quinn asks for FEMA help with flood assessments

Gov. Pat Quinn has asked the Federal Emergency Management Agency to help with flood damage assessments in Illinois. Read More

Bloomington council spurns managed competition for statement of improved delivery

The city is moving away from the idea of managed competition. Read More

State lawmakers aim to put bipartisan effort first

State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) and State Rep. Christian Mitchell (D-Chicago) were making inroads to bipartisan discussion throughout Central Illinois on Monday. Read More

ISU presidential candidate: Karla Hughes

The first of four finalists for Illinois State University president was on campus Monday for a public forum. Read More

Rutherford: Perry's visit should sound alarm

The governor of Texas, Rick Perry is trying to rustle up some business from Illinois. Read More

Schock to high school students: Success means overcoming adversity

U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock (R-IL) and others shared their career experiences Monday in the hope that Central Illinois high school students will learn how to be successful. Read More

Niehaus: Sales tax referendum could come to McLean County

Voters in McLean County could see the same sales tax referendum that voters in Livingston County approved and voters in Woodford County denied. Read More

Normal Library Board race to be decided Tuesday

There are three provisional ballots that will decide the race for Normal Public Library Board. Read More