Illinois Wesleyan names new classroom building in State Farm's honor

Illinois Wesleyan University is honoring its nearly 100-year relationship with State Farm by naming its new classroom building after the insurance company. Read More

'Holy Motors' a twisted argument to put down that cell phone

Foreign films have often confused the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in the past. Read More

Feb. 1 deadline for Paxton Foundation to save old jail

The old jailhouse in Paxton may have gotten a reprieve from the wrecking ball. Read More

Normal Township officials look to move senior center

The old Illinois State University Rec Center at Willow and Beech could house the new Normal Township senior center. Read More

State Rep. Josh Harms raffles guns to raise campaign cash

An eastern Illinois lawmaker is trying a novel tactic to raise campaign money. Read More

High-end apartment, retail project planned

A multi-faceted construction project is getting a positive recommendation from the Bloomington Zoning Committee. Read More

Emery: Obama's gun proposals don't violate 2nd Amendment

McLean County Sheriff Mike Emery said Wednesday President Barack Obama's new proposals to curb gun violence are a good start but there needs to be a focus on mental health issues as well. Read More

Quinn says he stands with Obama on gun control

Gov. Pat Quinn said Wednesday he stands with President Barack Obama in calling on Congress to enact strong gun control measures. Read More

Wheeler named BPD interim chief

The Bloomington Police Department has named an interim police chief. Read More

Former BHS teacher wants court to review firing

A former Bloomington High School social studies teacher wants the court to review a decision to fire him. Read More