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The train derailment happened early Saturday morning between Fell Street and Vernon Avenue in Normal. (Scott Miller/WJBC) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Emergency crews in Normal have been busy the ...

CIRA deputy director Fran Strebing says there is some optimism, as leisure travel has picked up over the last few months. (Facebook/Central Illinois Regional Airport) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON ...

A new farm bill could come in the coming months. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – According to a nationally known farm broadcaster, Congress could unveil a new farm bill in ...

The county’s rolling positivity rate dropped to 1.4%, the first time it has dropped below 2% since mid-August. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department)   By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON...

Heartland Community College District 540 serves a corridor along interstate 55 that includes Pontiac, Bloomington-Normal, and Lincoln. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC ...

A plaque at the main entrance of the McLean County Museum of History recognizes Judy Markowitz and the gift she gave in 2000. (Facebook/McLean County Museum of History)   By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTO...

To alleviate stress on the nation's grid, all Illinois residents are encouraged to take appropriate measures to safely conserve energy. (WJBC file photo)   By WJBC Staff SPRINGFIELD – Gover...

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin at the McLean County Democratic Party headquarters in Downtown Bloomington. (WJBC file photo)   By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Illinois’ senior U.S. Senator says an...

IDOT has more than 1,800 trucks available to help plow roads across the state.(Twitter/IDOT_Illinois)   By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Illinois Department of Transportation snow crews are stil...

Fire crews were on scene throughout the night and into the morning with the final unit leaving at 11:01 a.m. (Facebook/City of Bloomington – Fire)   By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – A home...