Toddler's mother describes abuse in Gharrett murder trial

The mother of a three-year-old girl who died in 2011 from head and body injuries took the stand Tuesday against her ex-boyfriend. Read More

IDPH preps for West Nile

It's not too early to begin thinking about protecting yourself from West Nile virus. Read More

Bloomington council sets electric aggregation

Bloomington is laying out the details of its electric aggregation program. Read More

Madigan's cost-shifting plan lurks after pension reform deal

Downstate Illinois school districts had better get used to the idea that they - and not the state -- will be responsible for picking up teacher pension costs. Read More

New ownership group applies to operate Rivermen, Blaze

Under a new plan, hockey would stay in Central Illinois next year and a new rivalry would be born between Peoria and Bloomington. Read More

First day of testimony wraps in Gharrett murder trial

The trial of a Chenoa man accused of killing a three-year-old girl in 2011 is underway. Read More

Donated grocery bags aid letter carrier drive

Local letter carriers had to do some heavy lifting to do as Bloomington-Normal residents nearly doubled their food donations this year. Read More

Dr. Wieland: Medical marijuana has become political issue

Doctor John Wieland is wary of prescribing marijuana to patients with certain medical conditions, according to a plan state lawmakers are considering. Read More

Downtown plan returns in Renner's 1st Bloomington council meeting

The first meeting of a new Bloomington City Council has its new mayor looking at changes - both to the style of meetings and to the city. Read More

Illinois bill would require police recording interrogations

Illinois lawmakers are considering requiring recording police interrogations of individuals suspected of a variety of felonies. Read More