Durbin: Bloomington airport won't be first hit by federal spending cuts

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Illinois, said it appears Central Illinois Regional Airport in Bloomington will be spared budget cuts - at least initially. Read More

Unit 5 money management paying off

Money is tight for Unit 5, but good business management is helping ease a tense financial situation. Read More

Bloomington citizen voice meeting raises new, old budget concerns

The citizens of have voiced their opinions on what the city council should do with its $170 million budget for 2014. Read More

Dist. 87 reductions to start in March

The deficit reduction plan is now in place in District 87. Read More

Davis: Sequestration will go through

The impending sequestration cuts on Friday will likely take effect as both sides gained little ground in talks on Wednesday. Read More

Blaze GM Holt: CHL not on verge of team takeover

Bloomington Blaze officials are denying a report that the Central Hockey League is on the verge of taking over the team. Read More

Illinois pension fix would offload teacher retirement

The top Republican in the Illinois House and the Democrats' chief pension-reform negotiator are teaming up for another run at the state's retirement-fund crisis. Read More

Rep. Brady plans to vote against gay marriage

State Rep. Dan Brady, R-Bloomington, said he plans to vote against legalizing gay marriage when it comes to the full Illinois House for a vote. Read More

Unit 5 bonds, warrants precede redistricting discussion

The time for redistricting in Unit 5 has returned. Read More

Skillrud, Uzueta left standing in Supervisor race

Just like the winter weather, the Bloomington Township Supervisor's race is becoming a little clearer after Tuesday's primary wins by Republican Deb Skillrud and Democrat Stephanie Uzueta. Read More