Concealed carry passes committee without local control

The newest concealed-carry legislation in the Illinois House has already moved out of a committee, with some lawmakers objecting to its pre-emption of home rule. Read More

Quinn offers compromise over bridge naming

What's in a name? A lot when it comes to the naming of a new bridge spanning the Mississippi River. Read More

Schock: White House needs to 'cut out cancer' in IRS

U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock said the White House hasn't done enough to trace how the IRS's targeting of conservative groups could go unchecked for years. Read More

14 Illinois counties get federal disaster help

Fourteen more Illinois counties will receive federal disaster aid after last month's flooding. Read More

Unit 5 aiming for better, simpler communication process with law enforcement

Unit 5 is leading the way to better communication between local school districts and law enforcement. Read More

Bloomington High School could offer Mandarin in the fall

District 87 and Heartland Community College may be teaming up in the fall to help students learn Mandarin Chinese. Read More

WJBC at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Race week at the Indianapolis 500 is winding toward the Greatest Spectacle in Racing. Read More

Blaze, Rivermen getting ready for 'gritty' SPHL season

The Bloomington Blaze and Peoria Rivermen are off and running in the Southern Professional Hockey League. Read More

Gharrett found guilty of murder in 3-year-old's death

A Chenoa man has been found guilty of murder in the death of a three-year-old girl. Read More

Rep. Brady honors Al Bowman at State Capitol

State Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington) introduced a House Resolution Wednesday honoring the retired Illinois State University President Al Bowman and his wife, Linda. Read More