Gay marriage bill heads to Senate committee Tuesday, floor vote possible Feb. 14

Legislation legalizing same-sex marriage in Illinois is expected to come up in a Senate committee meeting Tuesday and could see a floor vote on Valentine's Day. Read More

Voice Your Vote 2013: Steven Purcell

Bloomington Alderman Steven Purcell is seeking a new office. Read More

Bill Brady plans to oppose gay marriage, support concealed carry in spring session

State Sen. Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) said he likely won't support a bill to legalize gay marriage when it comes up later this month. Read More

McLean County bike trail receives funding

An $800,000 grant will enable an expansion of Constitution Trail north of Towanda. Read More

Schock clarifies remarks about Brady, Dillard

U.S. Rep. Schock is blaming overzealous headline writers for making his recent remarks appear to be calling on other Republicans to drop out of the gubernatorial race. Read More

Normal considers addition to solid waste disposal

Normal town staff said in 2012, the town collected and disposed of almost 12,000 tons of solid waste. Read More

Beck's Hybrids moving forward at El Paso facility

A public open house Feb. 1 at Beck's Hybrids in El Paso gave area farmers an opportunity to see the company's vision for the future of that facility. Read More

Illinois Wesleyan receives grant for humanities expansion

Illinois Wesleyan University is getting a big boost in the area of humanities. Read More

David Davis Mansion featured in Midwest Living magazine

Managers of the David Davis Mansion have said it is hard to tell if the Lincoln movie has brought more visitors, but a recent article in Midwest Living has. Read More

A new stage for women in the military

Tanya Biank, author of "Army Wives," says that the opening of combat roles for women in another gain for female soldiers... Read More