Quinn says 'ample time' for Illinois pension deal

Gov. Pat Quinn says lawmakers should have plenty of time to deal with pension reform and other major issues during a shortened lame duck session. Read More

BCPA sells out five shows so far this season

There have been five sellouts this season so far at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts. Read More

Winter driving preparedness the focus of Red Cross

'Tis the season to be careful, according to the American Red Cross of the Heartland. Read More

Inmate transfers from Tamms Prison almost complete

Illinois prison officials are moving quickly to empty correctional facilities that are slated to be closed. Read More

Bloomington, Normal change schedule for Christmas garbage, tree recycling

With Christmas falling on garbage day this year for many Twin Cities residents, both local officials want you to take care with Christmas recyclables. Read More

2012 drought not quite equal to 1988

The Drought of 2012 came close to equaling the 1988 drought, but fell just short. Read More

Illinois 'blow and go' device recognized nationally

The practice of having to blow a clean, sober breath into a straw to get your car to start has been available to first-time DUI offenders in Illinois for almost four years. Read More

Normal West band to march in Fiesta Bowl parade, competition

Normal West band members are no strangers to the warm-weather locale where they will be marching this week. Read More

Home Sweet Home to replace 'Jesus Cares' sign

Organizers at Home Sweet Home Ministries have been working on and off since 2006 to raise enough money to fix the 'Jesus Cares' sign that hangs on the side of the Oakland building. Read More

Lincoln correspondence discovered in Australia

The latest big acquisition of Lincoln artifacts in Springfield comes from Down Under. Read More