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Our system has long ago absorbed the lesson that vice presidents are chosen largely for effect, despite all the rhetoric about someone being the “most qualified person” to be “a heartbeat away.”

65 years after it was released, Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree has topped the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time. NPR's Scott Detrow talks about it with singer Brenda Lee.

At 38 years old, Christian Mitchell has been inside most corners of state government as a top advisor on political campaigns, state legislator, deputy governor and civic engagement leader at a major university. All those experiences make him ready to be Gov. JB Pritzker’s running mate next year in the governor’s campaign for a third term, Mitchell said.

NPR's Leila Fadel asks Rep. Adam Smith, the top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, about the questions he has surrounding the U.S. military strikes on boats near Venezuela.

Bloomington Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe has announced plans to submit business owner De Urban’s name to fill a city council vacancy in Ward 6.

A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Two more McLean County residents have died from COVID-19 complications. The man in his 60s and a woman in her 80s were both associated with long-term care…

Six people were killed and at least 15 others were injured in gun violence in Bloomington-Normal in 2021, according to police tallies and WGLT reporting.

Del Rio also faces a $100,000 fine levied by Washington's head coach, a sum that will be donated to the U.S. Capitol Police Memorial Fund.

Robin Thede is the creator and star of HBO's A Black Lady Sketch Show, which is nominated for five Emmys this year. But, what does she know about Bob Ross' Joy of Painting, a white dude painting show?