Bloomington reservoirs nearly restored from 2012 drought

Nearly two inches of rainfall Tuesday and additional runoff this week could help restore Bloomington's reservoir level to where they are supposed to be. Read More

George Ryan returns home after release from halfway house

George Ryan's lawyer says the former Illinois governor has been released from a halfway house and is back at home in Kankakee. Read More

Watchdog: Ameren must justify $50M natural gas rate hike

A consumer watchdog plans to keep a close eye on Ameren's paperwork as the utility files for a $50 million rate increase for natural gas delivery. Read More

Freshmen lawmakers to hear all sides on concealed carry

As state leaders debate concealed carry legislation, Lt. Governor Sheila Simon is convening a Firearms Working Group comprised of new members of the General Assembly. Read More

Pontiac inmate assaults prison guard

State officials said an inmate at Pontiac Correctional Center assaulted and injured a prison guard. Read More

Video gambling paying off in McLean County

Video gaming machines are spreading across McLean County as approval for more terminals is increasing. Read More

Misook Wang sentencing delayed

The sentencing hearing for convicted murderer Misook Wang has been delayed for about a month because of an allegation by the defendant that her attorney provided ineffective counsel during the trial. Read More

January spring-like weather could break records

The biggest threat from storms Tuesday evening will be heavy rains, flooding and straightline winds. Read More

Rodney Davis hopes bipartisanship on immigration reform sets new tone

U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis said he's encouraged by what a bipartisan group of lawmakers has produced on immigration reform. Read More

Transportation Secretary LaHood to leave administration

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, the only Republican still left in President Obama's first-term Cabinet, says he plans to leave the Obama administration. Read More