Former CCHS athlete Brent charged after Cowboys player dies in accident

Former Central Catholic High School athlete and Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Josh Brent is facing an intoxication manslaughter charge after a one-vehicle accident that killed linebacker Jerry Brow Read More

Busy season at Miller Park Zoo

The zoo will be decorated with a thousand luminaries, lighting the walkways of the grounds with candle light. Read More

Study: McLean County Jail needs facility for mentally ill inmates

A new report suggests the McLean County Jail needs to create a space dedicated to holding mentally ill inmates. Read More

Illinois State students thank Al Bowman with surprise rally [PHOTOS, VIDEO]

Illinois State University students surprised President Al Bowman with a boisterous rally outside his office on the campus quad Friday. Read More

Former councilman, Mitsubishi proponent dies

A former Bloomington City Council member who served during the time when local leaders were trying to lure Mitsubishi to the Twin Cities has died. Read More

Local leaders cautious with Paradigm proposal

Local leaders are cautiously approaching a new proposal from a bio aviation company looking at Bloomington-Normal. Read More

Flanagan lottery ticket holders announced

The Nov. 28 Powerball drawing is paying off for Bob Baker of Minonk and Rocky Patel of Flanagan. Read More

Trial of accused killer Misook Wang starts Monday

The trial of a Bloomington woman accused of killing her mother-in-law last fall will start next week. Read More

Kirk ready for Washington return

U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk will return to work in Washington on Jan. 3, a year after suffering a major stroke that required months of intense rehabilitation. Read More

Bradley: Drone War Developments

The recent alleged claim of Iran to have captured a U.S. military drone brought the use of drones back into the news. Read More