OSHA proposes fines in death at Peoria plant

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has charged Komatsu America Corp. with safety violations at its plant in Peoria. Read More

Normal Planning board OKs Sunset Lake changes, denies Franklin Heights

The Normal Planning Commission is recommending the town council approve an amended plan for the Trails on Sunset Lake. Read More

Report: Semi driver cited in accident that killed Bloomington firefighter

The truck driver who lost control of his semi and hit three emergency response vehicles, killing a Hudson volunteer firefighter, has been cited in the accident. Read More

Voice Your Vote 2013: Jarrod Rackauskas

One Normal Town Council candidate wants to bring more industry to the town. Read More

Bloomington council subcommittees ease workload strain

Three new subcommittees of the Bloomington City Council are meeting to lessen the demands of group work sessions. Read More

Chamber PAC endorses write-in candidate Jamie Mathy

The McLean County Chamber of Commerce political action committee has endorsed the write-in candidate for Bloomington's Ward 1 council race. Read More

Rutherford agrees: Quinn pension priority 'absolutely correct'

Nearly $1 billion in new pension requirements next year have State Treasurer Dan Rutherford continuing to preach immediate pension reform. Read More

McLean County Clerk concerned about ballot confusion

With the April 9 municipal elections fast approaching, McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael wants voters to be ready for their specific ballots. Read More

Bradley: Local Government Inquiries

With the local primary elections recently concluded and the April 9th elections to be held, I thought it might be time to pose some questions about local government and elections that have been on my Read More

National Guard facility at Heartland targets July 2014 opening

Construction is underway on the Illinois National Guard Readiness Center at Heartland Community College. Read More