Food for Thought: Soup Sales Sizzle in B-N

The first episode of Top Chef, Season 10 on the Bravo network featured famous New Orleans celebrity Chef Emeril Lagasse who posed the first challenge-- to cook soup, saying, "It's a true tes Read More

Durbin calls for 'national conversation' on gun control after Conn. shooting

Senator Dick Durbin, D-Ill., said the tragic shooting in Connecticut should lead to a "national conversation" on gun control. Read More

Normal to consider Uptown One, grocery study

Normal's Town Council Monday night will officially consider the development agreement for the Uptown One site. Read More

Bloomington could approve Wirtz Beverage, municipal aggregation on ballot

Wirtz Beverage should know if Bloomington will be its new home after Monday’s city council meeting. Read More

Survey: Americans looking past looming 'fiscal cliff,' see optimism

All the doom-and-gloom talk about the fiscal cliff hasn't deterred many Americans. Read More

Obama to speak at Newton, Conn., vigil for victims

Federal agents plan to fan out to gun stores and shooting ranges across Connecticut seeking clues to the life of the gunman who killed 26 children and adults in an elementary school. Read More

House ethics review targets US Rep Aaron Schock

U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee. Read More

Normal promotes 'green' Christmas by pushing recycling carts as gifts

Public works officials in Normal are pushing a holiday gift that keeps on giving - recycling carts. Read More

ISU starts search for Bowman's replacement

Illinois State University is officially beginning down the road to finding a new president. Read More

Prescription drug abuse draws attention of Tazewell County Coroner

After 60 days on the job, the Tazewell County Coroner says he wants to see more focus on prescription drug addiction. Read More