Koetters, McDade face off on WJBC

The candidates for Bloomington Ward 5 Alderman had an opportunity to make their views known in debate fashion on Thursday. Read More

'Will and Grace' star Sean Hayes receives honorary ISU degree

After leaving Illinois State University just two classes short of a degree, actor Sean Hayes was awarded an honorary degree during commencement activities Thursday. Read More

Normal Theater predicts The Oscars (or maybe not)

It’s truly the last week where anyone of a certain confidence will do their best to guess the outcome of Hollywood’s most celebrated and talked about awards event – The Oscars. Read More

Arson, robberies up in Normal in 2012

The number of arson arrests in Normal was up 20 percent last year compared to 2011. Read More

Quinn announces funding for fine arts complex at ISU

Gov. Pat Quinn helped kick off Founders Day at Illinois State University with a funding announcement Thursday morning. Read More

Obituaries: Friedewald, Janke, Joyce, Pace

Rose Ditchen Blakney Friedewald, 93, passed away at Heritage Health in Normal on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013. Read More

Hundreds to take polar plunge into Miller Park Lake on Saturday

Bloomington will host the largest Special Olympics Polar Plunge in Illinois on Saturday as more than 750 participants will plunge into Miller Park Lake. Read More

Hundreds to take polar plunge into Miller Park Lake on Saturday

Bloomington will host the largest Special Olympics Polar Plunge in Illinois on Saturday as more than 750 participants will plunge into Miller Park Lake. Read More

Paxton's sled hill off limits due to liability risk

A small Ford County town is losing its sledding hill because the city says it's just too big of a liability. Read More

Snow projections for Central Illinois: 2 to 5 inches, plus freezing drizzle

The heaviest snowfall of what's been a dry winter is on its way to Central Illinois. Read More