Central Illinois to see 2 to 3 inches of rain through Thursday

The severe weather risk will continue into Thursday, before a cold front pushes through the state Thursday night. Read More

By slim vote, alcohol allowed in Gateway Plaza

Alcohol will be allowed in the Gateway Plaza during licensed events in Normal, but the proposal was barely approved Monday night. Read More

3 dead in Boston Marathon blasts, local runners OK

Boston police said three people were killed and at least 120 were hurt when a pair of bombs exploded near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Read More

Smith ready for 'magical' run as ISU's women's basketball coach

Barb Smith was named Monday as the seventh coach in the history of the Illinois State University women's basketball program. Read More

Schnucks completes investigation into credit, debit card breach

The Schnucks' store in Normal is among close to 80 locations where the grocery chain might have had a credit or debit card breach in recent months. Read More

Normal council mulls liquor code, TIF extensions

Normal's Town Council will consider amending the liquor code to allow alcohol in the Gateway Plaza, the space between the Children's Discovery Museum and the Uptown Station. Read More

Livingston County EDC creates new job training program

The Greater Livingston County Economic Development Council is receiving almost $43,000 in county funds to start a job training program. Read More

Cyborg roaches and mutant mice

Emily Anthes tells Steve Fast that the line between science fiction and science fact is becoming more blurry. From glow-in-the dark cats to remote control cyborg roaches, Anthes says that there ar... Read More

Pre-teen tennis standout from Lexington serves up wishes for others

A 12-year-old tennis standout from Lexington is serving up wishes for others. Read More

IWU dedicates Kemp Commencement Plaza

A family whose ties to Illinois Wesleyan University date back nearly a century will be linked with the school for many more years to come. Read More