'Modern Family' star to hold Bow Tie Lobby Day in Springfield

A vote could come as early as tomorrow in the Illinois Senate on legislation aimed at legalizing same-sex marriage in Illinois. Read More

Obituaries: Bender, Haas, Martens, Perry, Wince

Mary Agnes Donovan Haas, 82, of Normal passed away on Monday, Dec. 31, 2012. Her courageous 10-year battle with Alzheimer's is over, her soul is at peace. Read More

NWS: Winter could be slightly warmer, wetter than average

The rest of the winter could prove to be slightly warmer, and slightly wetter than average. Read More

Central Illinois Republicans help pass fiscal cliff bill

Republican congressmen Tim Johnson, Aaron Schock and Adam Kinzinger all voted for the U.S. Senate bill which avoids the fiscal cliff. Read More

Morton woman killed in Wis. snowmobile crash

Authorities in northern Wisconsin say a 40-year-old woman from Illinois was killed when she crashed her snowmobile. Read More

New Year welcomes social host law, big fines for violators

Illinois parents who let people under 21 drink alcohol in their homes are in for stronger penalties in the New Year. Read More

Bloomington man charged with intimidating judges

A Bloomington man who has been banned from Bloomington police headquarters now faces charged that he has tried to intimidate two judges. Read More

Counselor: Make New Year's resolutions specific and realistic

New Year's resolutions don't tend to last long, but a local counselor says it helps to look at the bright side. Read More

2012 drought expected to move in 2013

The drought of 2012 in the Midwest was the drought of 2011 for the Southeast and will most likely be the drought of 2013 for the high plains. Read More

Bloomington Blaze see attendance rise, still striving for financial solvency

Bloomington Blaze officials are pleased to see an improvement in attendance in the franchise's second season. Read More