The Federal Election Commission has fined the campaign fund of a former Illinois congressman $43,475 for failing to refund excess contributions in a timely manner.
Police cleared the scene in two hours and found no threat.
BLOOMINGTON — While the nation prepares for the 100th anniversary of historic Route 66 in 2026, McLean County is implementing several murals to draw in travelers and highlight the highway's local significance.
McLean County taxpayers should be on the lookout for their 2024 property tax bills.
"Twice a week I meet with Natalie, a fitness trainer in her 20s, who recently shared some big news: She just bought her first home," Hazlett writes.
CHICAGO — Kim Albin has lost count of the number of times she’s had to battle health insurance companies over medications.
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Showers and storms are likely in Illinois and Missouri not just Friday, but Saturday as well. Hail, damaging wind, flooding, and tornadoes are all possible. Find out when and where the threat is greatest for both days in our latest forecast.
Students at Pontiac Township laid a headstone for soldier's descendants
The Rivian Automotive plant in Normal was evacuated due to a fire late Thursday morning.
The Chicago Bears seem to be throwing a "Hail Mary" pass in Springfield as they seek new stadium funding. Statehouse reporter Brenden Moore breaks down the politics at play.
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One person is in custody after Normal police responded Thursday morning to reports of an armed individual.
The public is asked to avoid the area, including nearby businesses.
The event, "Ripple," will take place from 8 a.m. to noon May 4 at Fairview Park, 801 N. Main Street.
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Our editorial board weighs in on the best and worst news from the past week. Up next: legislative fixes and misses, Bloomington's new city manager and Innovafeed in Decatur.
What should Normal look like in 2050? And what work is needed now to build that future? Town leaders heard from residents Wednesday, but they're still collecting feedback.
The Woodford County Coroner's Office was called at 10:27 a.m. Tuesday to the CNH (Case IH) Factory, 600 E. Peoria St., Goodfield.
The crane is one of just 850 whooping cranes in North America and one of only 75 in the Eastern Migratory Population.
"This is not an easy project, but Chicago doesn't like it easy," Bears president Kevin Warren said.
Several dozen instructors were invited to tour the building that will be transformed into space for pre-kindergarten as well as technical, vocational training spaces for the career center.
Ali Ince won 16 career Intercity events.
A "hold" is meant for class activity to continue while the hallways are made safe.
McLean County crafters who started the community quilt project in 2019 are looking to restore their collaborative efforts. Four public quilting sessions are planned in the Twin Cities.
The Ice Cream Shop, a vintage-style ice cream parlor, is now open at 104 S. Center St., in Colfax.
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The numbers are so high that a researcher initially had a hard time believing them. A Lee Enterprises investigation gives insight about the forces that have been fueling these deaths.
Illinoisans who need a notary public can now access those services online through a new “E-Notary” portal launched by the secretary of state’s office.
Michael Reidy, a Bloomington native and a former Clinton police chief who retired in 2013, has died at the age of 69.
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The defendant, 42, is charged with three counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a minor under the age of 13
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A Bloomington man convicted of leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injuries to a pedestrian was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months probation.
The singer R. Kelly was correctly sentenced to 20 years in prison on child sex convictions in Chicago, a federal appeals court ruled Friday.
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The IHSA wants a similar extension for the girls tournament at ISU.
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Judging by the comments of state leaders last week, the teams will have to drastically scale back their state asks and show some tangible benefits for state taxpayers.
More than 50 years after the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) made a promise to every worker that they had the right to a safe job, Workers Memorial Day is a time to honor devastating losses of dedicated workers l
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Former President Donald Trump began hawking a “God Bless the USA” bible in March for $59.99. It's a King James version that also includes the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence and the Pledge of Allegiance.