Topinka: Illinois agencies face $1 billion shortfall

Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka says Illinois is running out of money for child welfare, workers' compensation and services for seniors and the disabled. Read More

Obama's hometown turns out to witness inaugural

Hundreds of people stood, cheered and waved small American flags in a Chicago auditorium as they watched President Obama delivering his inaugural address. Read More

Voice Your Vote 2013: John Hanson

Bloomington mayoral candidate John Hanson said if elected, he'd like to keep a focus on economic development. Read More

Former WJBC news director recalls Martin Luther King, Jr. interview

Former WJBC News Director Don Newberg interviewed Martin Luther King Jr. in 1961 - in the first of King's two visits to Illinois Wesleyan University. Read More

Illinois gets official float in inaugural parade, delegation on hand

Illinois will be well represented during today's Inaugural Parade. Read More

Normal council to consider new tree trimmer license

Normal's Town Council will be meeting Tuesday night because Monday is the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Read More

Second trash study brings changes to apartment collection, public input

The City of Bloomington is nearing the public opinion segment of its solid waste program analysis study but the method of gathering that input is still undetermined. Read More

Jake Tapper: heroism and heartbreak in Afghanistan

CNN Anchor and Chief Washington Correspondent Jake Tapper spent two years reporting on Combat Outpost Keating, the site of one of America's deadliest battles in Afghanistan... Read More

Group of 'Outlaws' looks to grow soccer in Bloomington-Normal

Bloomington-Normal's new outlaws are actually friendly. Read More

Special Olympians hit the hardwood for district tourney

Basketball teams near and far will storm the courts of the Shirk Center tomorrow for the third annual Special Olympics Illinois district tournament. Read More