Heartland trustees retain AD position, future still not set

It took nearly six hours but the Heartland Community College Board of Trustees has decided to keep its athletic director - for now. Read More

Illinois Senate overrides 'Smart Grid' veto

The Senate has again approved a plan to address so-called Smart Grid technology over the objection of Gov. Pat Quinn. Read More

McLean County Tea Party protests Bloomington IRS office

Members of the McLean County Tea Party joined in with protests around the nation Tuesday at IRS offices. Read More

Lockdown lifted at Morton High School, student in custody

The lockdown has been lifted at Morton High School. Read More

UPDATED: Ill. House committee OKs fracking regulatory bill

An Illinois House committee has OK'd a measure to regulate high-volume oil and gas drilling in the state. Read More

Durbin supports Justice Department probe on AP calls

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) said the government is working within its legal authority to secretly subpoena reporters' phone records as it tries to get to the bottom of a security leak. Read More

Strong winds, hail hit Central Illinois

Central Illinois was hit by strong winds and up to one-inch sized hail late Monday night. Read More

Barickman calls on Gill to testify about state appointment

Several state senators, including Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) are questioning Gov. Quinn's appointment of Dr. David Gill as assistant director of the Illinois Department of Public Health Read More