Illinois high-volume 'fracking' under way

State records indicate that high-volume oil drilling already has begun in Illinois, even in the absence of regulations. Read More

Illinois lawmakers moving forward with $35B budget

The Democrat-controlled Legislature is expected to move forward with a new state budget, despite Republican concerns they're spending too much. Read More

Bloomington doesn't tackle vicious dogs

The city council was not ready after all to vote on changes to its vicious dog ordinance. Read More

Senate panel defeats House gun bill, advances stricter carry measure

The Illinois Senate Executive Committee defeated House legislation allowing the public possession of firearms and is approving a Democratic plan. Read More

Bloomington, McLean County offices cleanup after pipe burst

While many Central Illinoisans are trying to dry out after a soggy weekend, the same can be said for some local government offices. Read More

State Farm processes 3K homeowner claims, 7K auto claims in Okla.

State Farm has so far processed 3,000 homeowner claims and 7,000 auto claims from the tornado damage in Moore, Okla. Read More

Bloomington council ready to redefine dog attacks, penalties

The Bloomington City Council will examine a text amendment to an ordinance on defining dangerous and vicious dogs on Tuesday. Read More

Love is blind, financial planning is too for most couples

When managing a couple's finances, the best advice might be 'Trust but verify.' Read More

Rutherford: Memorial Day perfect time to retrieve lost war medals

The state of Illinois is holding more than 100 lost or forgotten military medals in its vaults under the capitol and is trying to return them to the families of veterans. Read More

Ecology Action Center to host Freecycle Free-For-All

Garage sale shoppers can leave their checkbooks at home. Read More