Bloomington-Normal native Quinn Wilson has returned home to engage with the community after visiting the West Bank for a second time. He acted as an observer, providing data for the United Nations.

Homebuilders put up just 58 single-family homes and duplexes in Bloomington last year — fewer than the 66 built in 2024. City officials hope other actions focusing on existing housing will help ease the community housing shortage.

Voters within the Randolph Fire Protection District will be able to decide whether or not $4 million of bonds will be issued to build a new fire station in Heyworth, replacing the current 70-year-old structure.

Since March 2025, Bloomington Police collected about five cases a week related to gun owners with expired or revoked FOID and concealed carry licenses.

Pritzker called for legislation following State Farm’s double-digit rate hike last year

The McLean County Board on Thursday approved an intergovernmental agreement to provide juvenile jail bed space to Macon County.

The parent company of Luther Oaks retirement community in Bloomington has reached a settlement agreement to complete a bankruptcy reorganization.

With the release of Bloomington's 2025 crime statistics, gun-related and property crimes decreased, but drug offenses increased. Police Chief Jamal Simington said the department's proactive approach has led to greater intervention throughout the community.

U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood has concerns about tariffs, but not enough to break with President Trump in a largely symbolic House vote against them.

The first Blo-No Home Show features over 60 vendors and exhibitors from an array of topics and products in the home, design and lifestyle industries. Proceeds from the event benefit Habit for Humanity, which hopes to build four new homes in McLean County this year.

WGLT’s reporting project aims to create a playbook for citizens to engage with local government.

Although a final recommendation from consultants who first floated the idea of closing the school will not come until March, Unit 5 will hold a meeting on Feb. 19 to lay out options for the school district moving forward.