State lawmakers aim to put bipartisan effort first

State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) and State Rep. Christian Mitchell (D-Chicago) were making inroads to bipartisan discussion throughout Central Illinois on Monday. Read More

ISU presidential candidate: Karla Hughes

The first of four finalists for Illinois State University president was on campus Monday for a public forum. Read More

Rutherford: Perry's visit should sound alarm

The governor of Texas, Rick Perry is trying to rustle up some business from Illinois. Read More

Schock to high school students: Success means overcoming adversity

U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock (R-IL) and others shared their career experiences Monday in the hope that Central Illinois high school students will learn how to be successful. Read More

Niehaus: Sales tax referendum could come to McLean County

Voters in McLean County could see the same sales tax referendum that voters in Livingston County approved and voters in Woodford County denied. Read More

Normal Library Board race to be decided Tuesday

There are three provisional ballots that will decide the race for Normal Public Library Board. Read More

City manager salary, managed competition head Bloomington council farewell

On the last meeting night for the current Bloomington City Council, the outgoing group will set the stage for the city's future. Read More

Quinn declares Livingston, 3 more counties disaster areas

Gov. Pat Quinn has toured flood damage in the Fox River Valley to the west of Chicago and declared four more counties disaster areas. Read More

The winding path of green technology

With a world more hungry than ever for energy, Alexis Madrigal is a senior editor at The Atlantic, where he oversees the technology channel.... Read More

DeWitt County Sheriff joins initiative against domestic violence

DeWitt County Sheriff Jered Shofner will join 22 other selected participants from across Illinois in East Peoria for a four-day Illinois Law Enforcement Leadership Institute on Violence against Women. Read More