2 died trying to escape cluttered Pekin home

Fire officials in Central Illinois said an elderly couple likely succumbed to smoke inhalation as fire gutted their cluttered home. Read More

Rutherford: School construction more costly due to poor Illinois bond rating

State Treasurer Dan Rutherford said Illinois' shaky financial status is forcing everyone to pay more, including college students. Read More

Bloomington Police: Crime reports up slightly in 2012

Bloomington police report sexual assaults and robberies are down but assaults and traffic tickets are up. Read More

I-39 crash lands 2 in hospital

Two people were hospitalized in an early-morning crash on Interstate 39 north of Normal. Read More

Bloomington says goodbye to Chief McKinley

City officials are officially bidding farewell to Police Chief Randy McKinley. Read More

Managed competition sees debate, delay

The City of Bloomington is still searching for a policy solution to managing city services. Read More

Dist. 87 board finds agreement on mission statement, visions

The District 87 school board is making progress on crafting a new mission statement and set of goals. Read More

Central Illinois school considers arming school administrators

School board members in a Central Illinois town are thinking about arming and training a handful of administrators as auxiliary police officers so they can carry guns on campus. Read More

Beason murder trial moved to Peoria Co.

The trial of a central Illinois man accused of killing five members of a Beason family will be in Peoria County instead of Logan County. Read More

National American Legion caravan comes through Central Illinois

Veterans will have a chance to get their VA questions answered Thursday when the national Vice Commander of the American Legion comes to Central Illinois. Read More