Historian introduces local elementary students to Abraham Lincoln

A group of students at Washington Elementary School got some insight into the 16th President of the United States Monday. Read More

Obituaries: Furniss

Anna Mardell Furniss, 90, of Barry, Ill. and formerly of Bloomington, passed away at 6:35 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013 at the Barry Community Care Center. Read More

Voice Your Vote 2013: Steven Purcell

Bloomington Alderman Steven Purcell is seeking a new office. Read More

Trial planned on Beaman's innocence petition

An Aug. 6 date is set for a trial on the petition to be declared innocent filed by a man who spent more than 13 years in prison after being convicted of stabbing and strangling an Illinois State Unive Read More

Healthy Smiles, Healthy Babies seeks donated dental supplies

A local foundation is asking for the public's health in collecting dental supplies for pregnant women. Read More

Bill Brady plans to oppose gay marriage, support concealed carry in spring session

State Sen. Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) said he likely won't support a bill to legalize gay marriage when it comes up later this month. Read More

McLean County bike trail receives funding

An $800,000 grant will enable an expansion of Constitution Trail north of Towanda. Read More

Schock clarifies remarks about Brady, Dillard

U.S. Rep. Schock is blaming overzealous headline writers for making his recent remarks appear to be calling on other Republicans to drop out of the gubernatorial race. Read More

Normal considers addition to solid waste disposal

Normal town staff said in 2012, the town collected and disposed of almost 12,000 tons of solid waste. Read More

Beck's Hybrids moving forward at El Paso facility

A public open house Feb. 1 at Beck's Hybrids in El Paso gave area farmers an opportunity to see the company's vision for the future of that facility. Read More