Bloomington News

Mike Manna talks about the renovation of the Soper-Burr house in the Franklin Square Historic District in Bloomington.

Scott VanderWaal graduated May 5 from the University of Illinois College of Dentistry in Chicago.

The victim was walking around 6:15 p.m. in the 500 block of Gary Drive when the suspects came up to him.

BLOOMINGTON – An Illinois Wesleyan University fraternity's charter has been revoked by its parent organization after a drunken member died at an unsanctioned event in White Pines State Park in Mount Morris.

From easy to access pathways, to new multi-space bike racks, the conference is using Normal as an example to promote cycling in other cities.

Several area students have been named to the spring semester dean's list at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, Ill.

The McLean County Board appointed the first people to ever serve on its ethics commission last week, nearly eight years after they created the state-mandated commission.

The Trotter Family was once extremely prominent and powerful in Bloomington. In fact, the head of the family put in his will that he wanted a statue built in the city to honor all of his loved ones.

A rare San Clemente Island Goat has given birth to a kid at Miller Park Zoo in Bloomington.

"It's been a great 33 years," Stover said. "I've been fortunate to teach in District 301 throughout my career.

You have to keep kids on their toes these days, and that's the whole idea behind a new fundraising event Sunday at the David Davis Mansion State Historic Site in Bloomington.

If you're traveling southbound on Veterans Parkway in Bloomington, heads up...there's a new stop light in your path.

1629 Forest Drive is still our office, and will be until Tuesday, May 29. We're doing business here, and putting out the paper as we've done every week for 19 years.

U.S. insurers' costs tied to dog bites surged last year to a record as the price of the average claim jumped 12 percent on higher medical fees, legal settlements and jury awards.

BLOOMINGTON. Ill -- As the weather warms up in the heart of Illinois motorists can expect to see a rise in bicycle riders on area streets and sidewalks, and one local group wants to help make sure everyone stays safe.

Officials at Illinois State University plan to review the school's suicide prevention and alcohol awareness programs after an above-average number of student deaths.

BLOOMIGNTON, Ill -- Bloomington police arrested two people Monday on drug charges.

Business Furniture said it completed the acquisition on Monday and immediately assumed control of day-to-day operation of Everybody's. Business Furniture retained all 21 employees of Everybody's, and former owner Bill Kasch will serve as a consultant for an undisclosed period of time, said Steve Schneider, a spokesman for Business Furniture.

Bloomington could take action Monday to spruce up one of the most visible parts of its west side.

The zoo isn't your typical destination for Mother's Day. But some women in Peoria got to enjoy a day with the animals for free.