The fund came under scrutiny in 2024 when town and city elected officials learned of a $20 million balance, leading to calls for an audit. Normal and Bloomington temporarily paused sharing the tax revenue from April 2026 through June 2026.

The state of Illinois is giving the Central Illinois Regional Airport $3 million to build an air cargo road. The grant is for half the $6 million estimated cost of the project. A federal grant and airport money will make up the rest.

In a letter sent to President Donald Trump on Thursday, Gov. JB Pritzker asked the president to send direct payments of $1,700 to Illinois families. He also encouraged Trump to stop seeking new ways to enforce tariffs and to support legislation that would require corporations to pass refund relief back to consumers.

The Normal Township supervisor said the bill could "dramatically and positively impact" the ability to help residents in need. It awaits the governor's signature.

House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch says he’s sorry for his actions that a former House staff member said made her feel uncomfortable.

The ACLU of Illinois has concerns about implementation of new restrictions on soliciting and unattended property near and in Uptown Station. WGLT asked Mayor Chris Koos about the issue during a Sound Ideas interview.

Illinois State University leaders say they're "currently consulting with our state officials and legal counsel to determine what this decision means for affected students and the university."

Bloomington Election Commissioner Diana Hauman has resigned in the face of a complaint about social media posts she made in May, rather than face a court fight over her status as a commissioner.

The Counselors of Real Estate said they will use the community feedback to help generate recommendations for the Dimmitt’s Grove, Gridley Allin Prickett, and Near East neighborhoods.

Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation Tuesday that will give the Illinois Department of Insurance authority to review and approve rate changes for homeowners and automobile policies. Bloomington's two insurers opposed the bills as they moved through the legislature.