Man charged with trying to blackmail McLean Co. Board member

McLean County State's Attorney Jason Chambers plans to seek a special prosecutor to handle an intimidation case involving a County Board member. Read More

Durbin: Quinn's reelection fate could be tied to pension reform

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., questions whether Gov. Pat Quinn can get reelected unless the pension problem is solved. Read More

Spring snow keeps farmers out of the fields

Spring is off to a cold, wet start, and that has put off much of whatever outdoor work Illinois farmers have wanted to do. Read More

Bloomington readies to hit CIRA sequestration back

As they work toward a finalized budget for fiscal year 2014, the City of Bloomington is turning its attention to Central Illinois Regional Airport. Read More

Voice Your Vote 2013: Ron Ulmer

One candidate for Normal Town Council wants to expand the cooperation between Bloomington and Normal's fire departments. Read More

Early spring snow helps offset dry winter in Central Illinois

It's rare for Bloomington-Normal to get this much snow this late in the season but it's not unheard of, according to National Weather Service Warning Coordination Meteorologist Chris Miller. Read More

Snow costs Bloomington-Normal overtime, salt

The early spring snow storm will end up costing communities salt supplies and overtime for plow drivers. Read More

Early voting gets underway for the April 9 election

Early voting is now underway for the April 9 municipal election. Read More

Early spring snow storm pounds Central Illinois [PHOTOS]

The calendar says it's spring, but Mother Nature has painted a very different picture. Read More

Bloomington ready for public hearing on budget

After five weeks of examination the Bloomington city budget is ready for another look. Read More