Obituaries: Ford

Obituary for George Ford Read More

Hales: Exciting time of change in Bloomington

The city has a new mayor and a new city council, and it won't take long for the governing body to get its feet wet. Read More

Local letter carriers aim to Stamp Out Hunger

Postal carriers in Bloomington-Normal and across the country will be collecting non-perishable food during their appointed rounds next Saturday, May 11. Read More

Girl Scout troop earns award for Brotherhood Tree work

Work for the WJBC Brotherhood Tree paid off for one Girl Scout troop this year. Read More

Marseilles Dam deemed safe, reopened to traffic

U.S. Coast Guard and Army Corps of Engineers say navigation is resuming on a stretch of the Illinois River that was closed after barges broke loose and damaged the dam near Marseilles. Read More

Red Carpet Corridor Festival in 13 Route 66 communities this weekend

Thirteen communities are celebrating Route 66 this weekend, as the 7th annual Red Carpet Corridor event takes place from Joliet to Towanda. Read More

McLean County organization hosts disaster preparedness event

The McLean County Association for Home and Community Education is hosting a preparedness event May 4, to get families ready for potential disasters. Read More

Religion in the News, May 5, 2013

President Barack Obama issued a proclamation Thursday recognizing the 2013 National Day of Prayer. In his official proclamation the President called on ... Read More

CASA event welcomes superheroes to Evergreen Cemetery

Superheroes will fill Evergreen Cemetery Saturday. Read More

Gill appointed assistant public health director

Former Democratic Congressional candidate, and current emergency room doctor, David Gill has been appointed to a state post. Read More