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Drivers will see a new rule about sharing the road with bicyclists when Illinois' Rules of the Road book comes out next year. Suburban State Rep David Harris says he pushed to add a rule that explains...

Governor Bruce Rauner is announcing a new purpose for a Southern Illinois youth detention center. Rauner said Friday the Illinois Youth Center in Murphysboro is re-opening as a "life skills and re-ent...

A health group has donated automated external defibrillators to police and fire departments in McLean County in Central Illinois.The Illinois Heart and Lung Foundation gave the AED units to first resp...

Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner says he's not backing any candidate in the Presidential race this year. Rauner yesterday repeatedly told reporters he's not endorsing anyone. The Republican governor has...

Eastland Mall in Bloomington won't be open on Thanksgiving Day this year.  The mall's owners announced plans to be closed on the holiday and reopen the following morning on Black Friday.  De...

A Peoria man is accused of having sexual contact with his pet dogs.  Anthony Danner has been charged with felony counts of sex with an animal.  Authorities say Danner engaged in a sex act wi...

The auction of the former Mitsubishi plant in Normal and what's in ithas been postponed for a possible "entirety sale." Owners Maynards Industries updated its website for the auction with "auction pos...

The state of Illinois now has until October of next year to fully comply with the Real ID Act.  Illinois is one of 14 states that got news of the extension yesterday.  Real ID requires state...

State Farm employees will be busy assessing the damage caused by Hurricane Matthew.  The Bloomington-based company has thousands of claims from home and auto owners.  Some estimate the storm...

A teacher's strike in Chicago has been averted, with an agreement reached just minutes before the midnight strike deadline.Union leaders and school board officials reached a "tentative agreement" on a...