Bloomington council spurns managed competition for statement of improved delivery

The city is moving away from the idea of managed competition. Read More

State lawmakers aim to put bipartisan effort first

State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) and State Rep. Christian Mitchell (D-Chicago) were making inroads to bipartisan discussion throughout Central Illinois on Monday. Read More

ISU presidential candidate: Karla Hughes

The first of four finalists for Illinois State University president was on campus Monday for a public forum. Read More

Obituaries: Morger

Obituary for Dorothy Morger Read More

Pekin issues voluntary evacuation for flooding

Possible flood waters have the city of Pekin beginning a voluntary evacuation of about two dozen homes. Read More

Bob Dylan to headline music festival at Peoria Chiefs Stadium

Legendary musician Bob Dylan will perform at Peoria Chiefs Stadium this summer. Read More

B-N Police Blotter: Sat. - Sun. Apr. 20-21, 2013

A look at reported offenses in Bloomington and on the Illinois State University campus. Read More

Schock to high school students: Success means overcoming adversity

U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock (R-IL) and others shared their career experiences Monday in the hope that Central Illinois high school students will learn how to be successful. Read More

Niehaus: Sales tax referendum could come to McLean County

Voters in McLean County could see the same sales tax referendum that voters in Livingston County approved and voters in Woodford County denied. Read More

Caterpillar 1st quarter profit shrank, cuts 2013 outlook

Caterpillar says its first-quarter net income shrank and it predicted smaller 2013 sales and profits because its mining business is slowing down. Read More