A civilian employee of the McLean County Detention Facility has been arrested as part of an investigation being conducted by the Illinois Attorney General's Office. McLean County Sheriff Matt Lane said Control Operator Trent Arbuckle was taken into custody at approximately 2:40 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, on a charge of poss...

Republican Illinois gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey and lieutenant governor candidate Aaron Del Mar held a town hall Monday evening in Bloomington. The candidates discussed their vision for the future of Illinois families. The event was held at Victory Church on U.S. Highway 150. Bailey, a former state senator, i...

U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Ill., is co-leading bipartisan legislation aimed at helping more first-time and low- to moderate-income home buyers access lower-interest mortgages. The First-Time Homebuyer Affordability Act would expand the ability of state and local housing agencies to provide affordable mortgage financing....

(The Center Square) - Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Republican challenger Darren Bailey are hoping to win votes from farmers across Illinois. Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson moderated the Illinois Agricultural Leg...

(The Center Square) - The Illinois Department of Transportation announced Monday that the application period for a state record $157 million in transportation enhancement program funding is now open. Eligible projects i...

Normal firefighters will take to the streets Thursday and Friday to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association through the annual "Fill the Boot" campaign. Members of IAFF Local 2442 will collect donations from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 13 and 14 at the intersection of North School Street and West Will...

The Heartland Community College Alumni Association is seeking nominations for the 2026 Distinguished Alumnus award. The award recognizes notable Heartland alumni who demonstrate exceptional achievement in their profession and make a positive impact on their community. Last year's award winner was Jeremiah Fletcher, Vic...

(The Center Square) - Gov. J.B. Pritzker says state officials are working with local law enforcement after 56 decomposing bodies were found at a Chicago funeral home. The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office said it to...

Republican Illinois gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey and lieutenant governor candidate Aaron Del Mar will host a town hall Monday evening in Bloomington. The candidates say they will discuss their vision for the future of Illinois families. The event is scheduled for 6 p.m. at Victory Church, located at 18180 U.S....

The Town of Normal will officially open its new Sculpture Park with a community grand opening at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, at 1110 Douglas St., near the Community Activity Center at One Normal Plaza. The park features four newly installed works by Illinois artists, including "American Kestrel" by Shawn A. He...