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The head of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services said the agency has made big gains in reducing chronic staff shortages this year.

Members of the public got their first chance to speak directly to state lawmakers Wednesday about a proposed set of new congressional district maps, and most of those who did were critical of the plan.

Former U.S. Rep. Ray LaHood will be discussing civility and bipartisanship as keynote speaker of the League of Women Voters of McLean County annual fundraising event Tuesday in Bloomington.

Bloomington Alderman Jim Fruin recieved a standing ovation following his announcement that he will retire from representing Ward 9. Fruin made the…

The COVID-19 pandemic's blow to the labor force might not be as devastating to the Bloomington-Normal area as originally feared.Patrick Hoban, president…

About 50% of Unit 5 employees have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine so far. Speaking to the school board Wednesday night, Superintendent…

The Heartland Community College Board of Trustees has two open seats on the ballot for the April 4 election. Two incumbents and one challenger are running. The terms are for six years.

David Braun, Connect Transit’s managing director, has taken a leave of absence and may not return to the transit agency, according to an internal communication obtained by WGLT.

A series of high-profile pedestrian and cyclist fatalities in the past year has prompted an Illinois State University group to prepare a report on vehicle and pedestrian safety planning near the campus in Normal.

A Bloomington teen faces 2 1/2 years in a state prison for juveniles for bringing a loaded gun to Bloomington High School last fall.