Midwest Food Bank rated best food bank in US for financial accountability

Bloomington has one of the most financially accountable charities in the country. Read More

Survey: Americans share weight size before wallet size

It appears Americans are more self-conscious about their income than their weight. Read More

Local bank kicks off National Volunteer Week

A local bank is celebrating National Volunteer Week and is encouraging Central Illinois residents to get involved. Read More

Ill. flood victims warned to watch out for scams

Illinois' attorney general is warning homeowners cleaning up and making repairs after this week's storms to be on the lookout for con artists posing as legitimate contractors. Read More

Woodford County recovering from floods, heavy rains

Central Illinois is beginning to clean up following the floods of Wednesday and Thursday. Read More

Rep. Mike Bost making House floor tirades a habit

A state lawmaker who's making House floor tirades a habit doesn't plan to stop. Read More

Schock bill targets anti-obesity ads

U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock, R-Ill., said an effort to try to trim Americans' waistlines is leaving the federal budget bloated. Read More

Quinn declares disaster in 38 flood-hit counties

Gov. Pat Quinn has declared 38 counties state disaster areas after surveying flood damage from the heavy rainstorms across Illinois. Read More

Flood warnings persist, more evacuations in Central Illinois

Flood Warnings remain in effect for McLean, Livingston, Tazewell, Woodford, LaSalle, and Grundy Counties. Read More

Streator Police fear levee breach, evacuate homes

Streator officials have evacuated about 100 homes in the Riverside area of the city due to concerns that a levee could breach because of flooding. Read More