PTHS students join fight against the "r-word"

For the second time, Pontiac Township High School life skills teacher Laura Baumgardner has ventured into video production to help teach students the harmful effect of what she calls the “r-word”- Read More

One suspect in custody after armed robbery at Kroger on College Ave.

One suspect is in custody after an armed robbery at Kroger on College Ave. around midnight Sunday. Read More

Concussion doctor: Education can ease parents' worries

Neurologist Edward Pegg first became keenly interested in concussions after his son suffered a head injury while playing football at Normal West High School. Read More

Normal opening second community garden

The first community garden in Normal was so popular, the town is opening a second location. Read More

Foundation seeks high school students to issue grants

Local high school students will be getting some free spending money, but they can't spend it on themselves. Read More

Religion in the News, March 10, 2013

It's possible the world's 1.2 billion Roman Catholics could have a new pope next week. Read More

Vintage car collection destroyed in Bloomington fire

A fire in Bloomington last night destroyed around $500,000 in classic cars. Read More

Jasper: New Pope can be elected this week

It's possible the world's 1.2 billion Roman Catholics could have a new pope next week. Read More

State of the Unit: Growth, referendum on horizon

Continued growth in Unit 5 has caused the board to consider more than redistricting to ease overcrowding pressure on district schools. Read More

NCHS shop class 'steps up' for Girl Scouts of Central Illinois

A group of Normal Community High School students is "stepping up" for the Girl Scouts of Central Illinois. Read More