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

McLean County soil moisture rebounds in drought aftermath

The recent cold and snowy weather has delayed spring's arrival, but that's okay with Central Illinois farmers. Read More

E-filing become more popular, faster

More people are filing their taxes electronically than ever before - and aside from a recent glitch, they are getting their refunds back faster than ever before. Read More

St. Patrick's Day events green up Bloomington-Normal

Bloomington-Normal is turning green for St. Patrick's Day weekend. Read More

McLean County Health Department looks to improve access to mental health needs

The need for more mental health services in McLean County isn't news to the McLean County Health Department. Read More

Report: Creighton officially heading to new Big East

Multiple news outlets are reporting that Creighton University will officially leave the Missouri Valley Conference to join the newly formatted Big East Conference. Read More

Suspicious package prompts false alarm

Two suspicious packages at the IRS building on the Mitsubishi Motorway in Bloomington prompted a day-long false alarm on Friday. Read More

Anti-fracking group highlights caveats of drilling process

A group opposed to hydraulic fracturing in Illinois said Friday the oil and gas that fracking harvests is the "crack cocaine" of the energy industry. Read More