Bloomington's Jakob Scogin receives statewide scholar athlete honor

A three-sport athlete from Bloomington High School who epitomizes the term 'scholar athlete' has received a statewide honor. Read More

Policy director: Perry won't draw jobs out of Illinois

The director of a national policy group said Texas Governor Rick Perry probably won't be drawing jobs out of Illinois. Read More

Niehaus: Sales tax referendum could come to McLean County

Voters in McLean County could see the same sales tax referendum that voters in Livingston County approved and voters in Woodford County denied. Read More

Loyola broadcaster: Ramblers ready to compete in Missouri Valley

Loyola play-by-play man John Fitzgerald, a former WJBC alum, said it will be a step up for the Ramblers as they leave the Horizon League for the MVC. Read More

Illinois State University students celebrate Kentucky Derby

One ISU class is gearing up for the Kentucky Derby. Read More

Rep. Mike Bost making House floor tirades a habit

A state lawmaker who's making House floor tirades a habit doesn't plan to stop. Read More

Schock bill targets anti-obesity ads

U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock, R-Ill., said an effort to try to trim Americans' waistlines is leaving the federal budget bloated. Read More

Durbin: Gun control debate isn't over despite failures in the Senate

Gun control supporters say the U.S. Senate's rejection of expanded background checks and other measures won't stop their drive to reduce firearms violence. Read More

GOP chairman Brady: Party critics are pushing old, failed ideas

Pat Brady is shrugging off yet another attempt to oust him as Illinois Republican Party Chairman. Read More

CIRA officials to fight for air control tower in June

Central Illinois Regional Airport Director Carl Olson said smaller airports facing sequester cuts hope to have some kind of judicial decision in June. Read More