Sick leave program under review again after McKinley retirement

The departure of Bloomington Police Chief Randy McKinley has the city looking at ways to limit sick leave buy back. Read More

Obituaries: Farris, Kaufman, Kistner, Myers

Opal L. Farris, 90, of Strawn, Ill. passed away at 10:45 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013 at Gibson Area Hospital in Gibson City. Read More

Voice Your Vote 2013: JeVaughn Martin

Normal mayoral candidate JeVaughn Martin said Friday the town is neglecting business owners located outside of the Uptown. Read More

Local flu cases declining, still high

Health officials say Illinois flu activity continues to be high in a season where the virus struck earlier than usual. Read More

BPD asst. chief Wall suspended for 5 days

Bloomington Assistant Police Chief Bob Wall has been suspended five days for leaving the scene of an off-duty crash in October. Read More

IHSA 'ahead of the curve' on including students with disabilities

The Illinois High School Association is ready for federal changes that tell schools to give students with disabilities equal opportunities to play sports. Read More

Longtime former Normal town councilwoman dies

A former four-time Normal town councilwoman who had a heart for public service has died. Read More

Anderson resignation shakes up Ward 1 ballot

Uncertainty now surrounds the election of a new Bloomington Alderman from Ward 1. Read More

Farm safety training offered

The McLean and Livingston County Farm Bureaus are bringing some farm safety training to the area. Read More

University of Illinois to name new dorm for 1st black woman graduate

The University of Illinois' Urbana-Champaign campus will have a new residence hall next fall named for the first African-American woman to graduate. Read More