Bloomington Police Chief Randy McKinley leaving for job in Missouri

Bloomington Police Chief Randy McKinley has accepted a new job as police chief in St. Charles, Mo. Read More

Sheriff Emery: Concealed carry could still be years away in Illinois

McLean County Sheriff Mike Emery says the federal appeals court ruling throwing out a concealed carry ban is just the first-step. Read More

Supreme Court sides with Quinn on prison closures

The Illinois Supreme Court is siding with Gov. Pat Quinn in his effort to close prisons and other correctional facilities. Read More

Unit 5 takes on communications, tax levy

Unit 5 is upgrading its communication equipment in the aftermath of the Normal Community High School shooting. Read More

Festival of Trees nets $152K

A silent auction of bedecked Christmas trees, gingerbread houses, celebrity items and other holiday-themed goodies helped raise $152,000 for the Baby Fold at this year's Festival of Trees. Read More

Normal signs power aggregation contract, to see 27 percent savings for residents

Normal town officials signed a contract today with 57 other cities, towns and local government bodies that will enable the town to see energy savings even greater than they anticipated. Read More

Court strikes down Illinois concealed carry ban

A federal appeals court has struck down a ban on carrying concealed weapons in Illinois, the only state where carrying concealed weapons is entirely illegal. Read More

Cameras, microphones to be allowed in McLean County court

Cameras and microphones are coming to McLean County court. Read More

Central Catholic restores Josh Brent jersey after 'quick' decision to remove it

Josh Brent's Central Catholic football jersey that was taken down from display at the school yesterday has been put back up at the school. Read More

Bloomington cuts tax levy, examines cautious budget outlook

As the Bloomington City Council approves a property tax levy cut, a project budget surplus is promoting financial caution. Read More