Durbin: Balance needed in fixing budget

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., said the federal budget can't be fixed with spending cuts alone. Read More

Normal settles with liquor store owner on $97K in back taxes

Normal will be collecting $140,000 from the owner of two liquor stores that owe back taxes. Read More

Sen. Brady: Compromise needed on hydraulic fracturing

State Sen. Bill Brady wants to avoid a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing in Illinois. Read More

Connect Transit taking 'cautious' approach to new route plan

After taking community feedback, Connect Transit is going back to the drawing board on route restructuring. Read More

2013 Sharin' of the Green Parade [PHOTOS]

The cold and windy weather didn't deter crowds for the third annual Sharin' of the Green parade and fundraiser in Uptown Normal Saturday. Read More

Rutherford: Dwight Prison will close, but shouldn't

State Treasurer Dan Rutherford said he doesn't want to see Dwight Prison close but he thinks it's a done deal. Read More

Normal Council again to consider tree trimmer ordinance

Normal's Town Council will once again consider a tree trimmer ordinance. Read More

UPDATED: Illinois State denied NIT bid, will sit out postseason

Illinois State University athletics officials say the Redbird men's basketball team won't be playing in the postseason after being denied an NIT bid. Read More

Rail, agriculture behind strong Irish roots in Central Illinois

St. Patrick's Day and its celebration of Irish heritage has deep roots in McLean County. Read More

Drinking history: Americans and booze

The history of America is tied closely to what we choose to drink. Historian Andrew Smith says that from the Founding Fathers to Johnny Appleseed, alcohol has been a touchstone for the nation... Read More