Another gift for Illinois agriculture programs

Illinois programs for agriculture education, youth and leadership are again benefiting from a donation by 1st Farm Credit Services. Read More

Illinois Farm Bureau tries to maintain voice in changing education

Does the student in your household learn about Ag in the Classroom? Read More

Peoria billed more than $100,000 to defend cop

Peoria has been charged more than $100,000 in legal fees to defend a police officer accused of stalking another officer while on the job. Read More

Bloomington, Normal change schedule for Christmas garbage, tree recycling

With Christmas falling on garbage day this year for many Twin Cities residents, both local officials want you to take care with Christmas recyclables. Read More

2012 drought not quite equal to 1988

The Drought of 2012 came close to equaling the 1988 drought, but fell just short. Read More

Normal West band to march in Fiesta Bowl parade, competition

Normal West band members are no strangers to the warm-weather locale where they will be marching this week. Read More

Home Sweet Home to replace 'Jesus Cares' sign

Organizers at Home Sweet Home Ministries have been working on and off since 2006 to raise enough money to fix the 'Jesus Cares' sign that hangs on the side of the Oakland building. Read More

Area students promote agriculture awareness with peers

When area high school students get back after winter break, they will have to enroll for next year's courses. Read More

ACLU: Time is now for Illinois gay marriage law

The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois is forming a coalition with other state organizations to get a same-sex marriage law passed. Read More

Fire destroys six apartments

An apartment fire in Bloomington has left six families looking for shelter just before Christmas. Read More