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Ryan Denham/WGLTA Democratic congressman from the Chicago area brought his concerns about President Trump’s tariffs to a farm just south of Bloomington on Thursday, accusing the administration of sowing “chaos and uncertainty” with its confrontational approach to trade policy. -
Emily Bollinger/WGLTAfter nearly 16 years in business, Neighborhood Thrift in downtown Bloomington is closing its doors.
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The electric automaker Rivian said Wednesday that it’s spinning off a micromobility business into its own separate startup, called Also. -
The Normal Town Council has done little to address the housing shortage, up against daunting macroeconomic forces. All three candidates for Normal mayor say more action is needed over the next four years, though they differ on the specifics. -
Police investigating a suspected organized theft ring at three Bloomington-Normal pawn shops got help from some of America’s largest retailers — which were also the victims of the alleged crimes. -
Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins said earlier this month that economic aid payments Congress approved late last year are on the way. But with days left before the deadline, some farmers are anxiously waiting. -
Several Bloomington restaurants say they can get eggs during the shortage, but prices are beyond exorbitant. They're all struggling to keep up with demand while maintaining quality — and staying in business. -
The head of the Illinois Farm Bureau is urging the federal government to walk back tariffs that could damage the agriculture sector. -
Bloomington Gold, the country's oldest Corvette show, came back to Bloomington-Normal in 2022. The event will be held in Madison, Illinois in 2025. -
Economic development officials in Bloomington-Normal sometimes express frustration at their inability to gain consensus on the importance of addressing a housing shortage. Here's how the skeptics' argument goes. -
State Farm's financial results improved in 2024, though the Bloomington-based company still posted an underwriting loss of over $6 billion. -
Technical Metals Inc. in Fairbury is a 55-year-old family business that provides grinding, welding and other metal services to heavy equipment manufacturers.
