'Chicken with Plums' Oscar-worthy, even if it wasn't nominated

The Oscar nominations have been announced and -- BANG! -- the race is on. Or rather, the race now has some direction. Read More

What's going on in Central Illinois weekend of January 11

Here are some events going on in and around Bloomington-Normal. Read More

WJBC's Redbird 'Voice' Dick Luedke to miss several weeks for heart surgery

WJBC's Voice of the Illinois State Redbirds, Dick Luedke, will miss up to one month of the men's basketball season as he undergoes heart surgery. Read More

Rain, sleet and snow this weekend

A mixture of rain, sleet and snow will fall across portions of Central Illinois over the next two days. Read More

University of Illinois hangouts being torn down for apartments

Buildings that once held a pair of landmark businesses near the University of Illinois campus are coming down to make way for an apartment building. Read More

UPDATED: 73-year-old man killed in pedestrian crash in Bloomington

McLean County Coroner Beth Kimmerling says a 73-year-old man was struck and killed while walking to his car in Bloomington early this morning. Read More

Train derailment in Bloomington, no one injured

A switching move at the Union Pacific Railroad yard caused six railroad cars to derail early this morning on Bloomington's west side. Read More

Amy Grant featured for 2013 Evening of Stars

The twentieth year of the American Red Cross of the Heartland Evening of Stars brings a new flavor and sound to the annual fundraiser. Read More

Normal Planning Commission votes down Susan Dr. apartments

The Normal Planning Commission Wednesday night voted down a proposal for new apartments along Susan Drive, behind Walmart. Read More

Children's Discovery Museum gets $209K grant for new exhibit

The Children's Discovery Museum can move forward with a new exhibit geared towards toddlers after getting a major grant Thursday. Read More