University of Illinois expected to consider housing-cost rise

Later this month trustees at the University of Illinois will consider an increase of 2 percent to almost 7 percent in the cost of student housing. Read More

US Rep Davis praises Taylorville coach in Congress

Congressman Rodney Davis has given a shout-out to Taylorville High School basketball coach Carey McVickers on the floor of the U.S. House. Read More

Apartments proposed next to Beer Nuts factory

Bloomington's Zoning Board of Appeals Wednesday will consider a special use permit and variance for apartments next to the Beer Nuts factory in Bloomington. Read More

Heartland Community College board approves Wirtz tax breaks

Add Heartland Community College to the list of organizations that have approved a package of tax breaks for Wirtz Beverage. Read More

Central Illinois TSA officers assist in hurricane recovery

Local TSA officers have returned home after a volunteer tour of duty during the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Read More

Obituaries: Gill, Woith

Norma J. Gill, 72, of rural Bloomington died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013 at her residence. Read More

B-N Police Blotter: Jan. 14, 2013

A look at reported offenses in Bloomington and ISU. Read More

McLean County OKs power aggregation campaign, Wirtz tax deal

McLean County Board members have decided they don't want to wait on potential energy savings. Read More

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