Survey: Pre-recession economy might remain thing of the past

A new financial survey shows Americans longing for the days before the recession and they fear that economy will never return. Read More

BPD sends McKinley out on high note

The Bloomington Police Department is ready to move forward without its retiring chief. Read More

Koetters 'shocked' by amount McDade spent to dispute petition challenge

Bloomington Ward 5 candidate Matthew Koetters said Friday he was shocked to hear that Ward 5 incumbent Jennifer McDade spent $15,000 to $20,000 in legal fees to appeal the Bloomington Election Commiss Read More

Obituaries: Downen

A. Wayne Downen, 83, of Bloomington died at 1:08 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013 at LeRoy Manor Nursing Home in LeRoy. Read More

Ill. GOP Chairman Brady defends stance on same-sex marriage

Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady said Friday he has no intention of stepping down after announcing his support of same-sex marriage. Read More

Radio Bloomington General Manager Red Pitcher to retire

The man behind the Voice of Central Illinois is leaving WJBC after 25 years. Read More

What's going on in Central Illinois weekend of Jan. 19

Here are some events going on in and around Central Illinois this weekend. Read More

Bloomington Flex shoot for higher attendance in 2013

The president of the Bloomington Flex expects attendance to be up this season compared to last year. Read More

UPDATED: One injured in hydraulic tank explosion in Towanda

Fire crews responded to a hydraulic tank explosion and fire in Towanda at an Illinois Department of Transportation building. Read More

A Midsummer Night's Dream for five intercity schools

Forty students from the five intercity high schools have come together for a production of Shakespeare's a Midsummer Night's Dream. Read More