Snow day offers unique view of Miller Park Zoo [PHOTOS]

After filling in for Scott Laughlin on the morning show Tuesday, I wanted to take advantage of a rare free afternoon to visit the Miller Park Zoo. I hesitated for a moment when I realized the forecast Read More

Area kindergarteners to be assessed with new tool

McLean County students entering kindergarten will be assessed with a new screening tool in the upcoming school year. Read More

Bloomington, McLean County voters to consider municipal aggregation

Voters in Bloomington and rural McLean County will be considering municipal aggregation next month. Read More

Weather helps Mississippi River return to normal levels

Thanks to a combination of rain, snow and removing rock pinnacles on the Mississippi River, barge traffic is back to normal. Read More

Illinois lawmakers weigh mental health in concealed carry debate

The process of putting together legislation about guns continues in Springfield. Read More

Voice Your Vote 2013: Jarrod Rackauskas

One Normal Town Council candidate wants to bring more industry to the town. Read More

Bloomington council subcommittees ease workload strain

Three new subcommittees of the Bloomington City Council are meeting to lessen the demands of group work sessions. Read More

Bloomington Fire fights blaze on Sesame

Fire personnel are continuing to battle smoke and flames at 103 N. Sesame Thursday afternoon. Read More

Barickman pleads with Quinn to save Dwight

State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) said he met with Gov. Quinn Wednesday to make a personal appeal to keep the Dwight Correctional Center open. Read More

Illinois lawmakers want to limit spending, to $35,000

Illinois lawmakers are trying to keep a lid on spending. But is running state government on $35,000 reasonable? Read More