Barickman: Pension reform possible in May, depending on governor's race

The presidents and chancellors of 14 public universities in Illinois are endorsing a six point public pension reform proposal. Read More

Ag director talks career opportunities, budget with ISU students

The director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture told Illinois State University agriculture students they are in the right place at the right time. Read More

Pekin native D.A. Points uses mother's putter to earn Masters bid

The Masters Tournament is among the most prestigious tournaments in the golfing world, and Pekin native D.A. Points will be playing in it. Read More

Unit 5 deals with state cuts, internal backlash

Staffing cuts in the Unit 5 School District have school administrators assuring parents and faculty that quality won't suffer. Read More

Dist. 87 mulls board policy revisions for case settlement

The District 87 school board is looking over some policy changes that resulted from an office for civil rights settlement. Read More

U-High dedicates 'Lincoln Room'

Reminders of Abraham Lincoln's connection to Illinois State University and its lab schools is all around McLean County, but for University High School students, all it takes to remember Lincoln&a Read More

Low voter turnout sparks talk of consolidating McLean Co. polling places

McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael said it's a waste of taxpayer money to staff polling places where hardly anyone votes. Read More

Rep. Davis not dismissing North Korea after GOP talk with Dick Cheney

U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis said he has long dismissed North Korea's leader as a 'nut job.' Read More

Koos wins third term, new council members elected

Candidates for Normal mayor and council had a longer wait for election returns than most Tuesday night due to server problems at the McLean County Clerk's office. Read More

Renner wins Bloomington mayoral race

Tari Renner has declared victory in the Bloomington mayoral race. Read More