3 dead in Boston Marathon blasts, local runners OK

Boston police said three people were killed and at least 120 were hurt when a pair of bombs exploded near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Read More

Retiring Schnucks manager reflects on 9-11 relief, community service

A Bloomington grocery store manager known for his community involvement has called it quits. Read More

Schnucks completes investigation into credit, debit card breach

The Schnucks' store in Normal is among close to 80 locations where the grocery chain might have had a credit or debit card breach in recent months. Read More

Normal council mulls liquor code, TIF extensions

Normal's Town Council will consider amending the liquor code to allow alcohol in the Gateway Plaza, the space between the Children's Discovery Museum and the Uptown Station. Read More

Livingston County EDC creates new job training program

The Greater Livingston County Economic Development Council is receiving almost $43,000 in county funds to start a job training program. Read More

Barb Smith to be named new Illinois State women's head coach

Illinois State University is set to announce Barb Smith as the new Redbirds women's basketball head coach. Read More

Pre-teen tennis standout from Lexington serves up wishes for others

A 12-year-old tennis standout from Lexington is serving up wishes for others. Read More

IWU dedicates Kemp Commencement Plaza

A family whose ties to Illinois Wesleyan University date back nearly a century will be linked with the school for many more years to come. Read More

Eugene Field gives special needs students new opportunities

A pilot program for special needs students in Unit 5 is preparing students for next school year - and for life. Read More

Religion in the News, April 14, 2013

More than half of Americans think the Bible has too little influence on a culture they see in moral decline, yet only one in five Americans read the Bible on ... Read More