County Board member on Boston attacks: Runners will prevail

"Runners don't fail, because when we toe the line, we finish the race." Read More

Professor: Boston bombings probably home-grown terrorism

The FBI agent in charge of the investigation into Monday's bombing of the Boston Marathon said the agency's mission is clear: to bring those responsible to justice. Read More

Rutherford: Concealed carry should include three conditions

State Treasurer Dan Rutherford does want to see a concealed carry law in Illinois, with three conditions. Read More

Central Illinois to see 2 to 3 inches of rain through Thursday

The severe weather risk will continue into Thursday, before a cold front pushes through the state Thursday night. Read More

By slim vote, alcohol allowed in Gateway Plaza

Alcohol will be allowed in the Gateway Plaza during licensed events in Normal, but the proposal was barely approved Monday night. Read More

3 dead in Boston Marathon blasts, local runners OK

Boston police said three people were killed and at least 120 were hurt when a pair of bombs exploded near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Read More

Smith ready for 'magical' run as ISU's women's basketball coach

Barb Smith was named Monday as the seventh coach in the history of the Illinois State University women's basketball program. Read More

Schnucks completes investigation into credit, debit card breach

The Schnucks' store in Normal is among close to 80 locations where the grocery chain might have had a credit or debit card breach in recent months. Read More

Normal council mulls liquor code, TIF extensions

Normal's Town Council will consider amending the liquor code to allow alcohol in the Gateway Plaza, the space between the Children's Discovery Museum and the Uptown Station. Read More

Livingston County EDC creates new job training program

The Greater Livingston County Economic Development Council is receiving almost $43,000 in county funds to start a job training program. Read More