One candidate removed from Normal Library ballot

The Normal Municipal Officers Electoral Board has ruled that two candidates seeking seats on the Normal Public Library Board had petitions in order and one did not. Read More

State Rep. Lang: Part of pension package unconstitutional

State Rep. Lou Lang (D-Skokie) said he doesn't support the latest pension reform package because he doesn't think one major portion is constitutional. Read More

McDade back on April ballot

A McLean County judge has overturned the Bloomington Election Commission's decision to throw Ward 5 Alderman Jennifer McDade off the April ballot. Read More

December 2012 highest grossing for Miller Park Zoo

Miller Park Zoo had a busy December. It was the highest revenue-grossing December ever. Read More

Illinois House committee Oks pension overhaul plan

An Illinois House committee has given the go-ahead to a long-awaited plan to address Illinois' pension crisis. Read More

Senators call for workforce diversity in gambling industry

A couple of Illinois senators used the occasion of Gaming Board confirmation hearings to rail about what they say is a lack of diversity in the gambling industry’s workforce. Read More

Sen. Brady: Gay marriage likely will pass if crafted properly

State Sen. Bill Brady, R-Bloomington, said it might only be a matter of time before the Illinois Legislature approves same-sex marriage. Read More

Overhaul slated for Northtown Road

Normal's Town Council Monday night will consider using $2.3 million in federal funds to make improvements to Northtown Road from Towanda to Linden. Read More

Lawmaker optimistic on pensions deal

A lawmaker at the heart of pension talks says the time is winding down for lawmakers to address Illinois' approximately $96 billion in unfunded liability. Read More

YouthBuild McLean County expands recruiting beyond Unit 5

A program that offers vocational training to high school dropouts and students who are at-risk is expanding its reach in Bloomington. Read More