Fire at tire plant in Hoopeston burns for hours, can be seen for miles

Firefighters from at least three counties are helping battle a blaze that’s been burning for hours at a tire recycling facility in Hoopeston. Read More

McLean County ranks ninth in state visitor expenditures

One of the goals of the Bloomington-Normal Convention and Visitors Bureau is to make sure visitors from outside McLean County know what the area has to offer. Read More

Arbitrators choose neither side in CIRA rent dispute

A judge could be forced to resolve a dispute between Central Illinois Regional Airport and a coffee shop that closed there two years ago. Read More

University Street in Normal to close

University Street between Willow Street and Locust Street will be closed to through traffic on Wednesday through Friday for sewer repairs. Read More

Renner: Joint east side fire station with Normal would fill need

As the Normal Town Council mulls the future of the fire department, Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner said he's open to the idea of a joint east side fire station. Read More

Dan Brady refutes obstructionist charge over failed pension vote

State Rep. Dan Brady isn't optimistic lawmakers will enact any pension reform during the special session which begins Wednesday. Read More

Pipeline Road to close for maintenance

Road maintenance will begin on Wednesday, June 19 through Monday, June 24, on Pipeline Road, which is also known as CH 31, between 2350 and 2500 North roads. Read More