Bowman most proud of ISU's growth in academics

Now that Illinois State University president Al Bowman is about a month from retirement, he's taking a few moments to reflect on his time in the job. Read More

Outlander Sport sales up, overall down while Mitsubishi transitions

Sales for the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport jumped in April while the overall numbers dropped 15 percent, but the company outlook remains positive. Read More

Portion of Veterans to close Thursday morning

Sometime just after 10 a.m. Thursday, both directions of Veteran's Parkway from Clearwater to Vernon will close for about 15 minutes so Ameren can lay rope to add a new line. Read More

Edgar talks political compromise, gubernatorial race on Law Day

Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar touted compromise, civility and compassion in government Wednesday during an address to the McLean County Bar Association. Read More

Illinois State signs 6-foot-9 JUCO transfer from Texas

Illinois State men's basketball coach Dan Muller has landed a fourth junior college transfer this off-season. Read More

Illinois House committee OKs Madigan pension plan

An Illinois House committee is endorsing a plan by Speaker Michael Madigan to tackle a Goliath-sized public-employee pension deficit. Read More

Senate Republicans offer pension reform ideas

Lawmakers have continually said that pensions are a big problem for the state, but have failed to pass any legislation to the governor. Read More

Schock talks social, political engagement with NWHS students

Congressman Aaron Schock (R-Peoria) was at Normal West High School on Tuesday to speak with students about everything from his school board days and getting involved in politics to current issues he f Read More

State's attorney won't charge officer involved in Bloomington shooting

The McLean County State's Attorney's office will not file charges against the Bloomington Police officer who shot and killed a suspect in his home in March. Read More

Prosecutors drop some charges in Beason slayings

Prosecutors have dropped 25 murder charges against Christopher Harris, the first of two brothers to go to trial in the killings of a central Illinois couple and three of their children. Read More