Bloomington News

If it seemed like the sun was a bit elusive last month, it is not your imagination.

A rare treat is being offered the evening of Dec. 19, when four of Bloomington-Normal's most historic mansions will feature evening holiday tours and free shuttle transportation for one low price.

In a surprise move Tuesday afternoon, the McLean County State's Attorney's office sought to drop the murder case against 23 year old Joshua McGuire of Bloomington.

This year Illinois saw its second wettest October since 1895. Statistics out Monday from the Illinois State Water Survey show the statewide average rainfall was 8.9 inches, 6 inches above normal.

" The public will soon have one more tool to use in the fight against an invasive species that has devastated ash trees in the northern and central part of the state.

Union leaders at Bloomington's G-E plant say they're ready for a fight. Multimedia Watch The Video This after the company announced plans today to close the plant by the end of 2010.

Soon the trick or treaters will be out in full force. But around the Bloomington Normal Area, not everyone knocking on your door will be looking for candy.

Local hospitals are trying to fight off the H1N1 flu by limiting the number of people coming through their doors.

Champaign Urbana's Classic Rock 105.9 WGKC is sending you to see Lynyrd Skynyrd Live in Concert on Saturday November 7th at The US Cellular Coliseum in Bloomington, IL.

Starting Wednesday, October 21st, American Meteorological Society and National Weather Service Meteorologist Chuck Collins is joining the number one local TV news team in Central Illinois, forecasting weather on WEEK-TV channel 25, WHOI-TV channel 19 and WAOE-TV channel 59.

One of the Heartland's best-kept secrets, Backyard Tire Fire, impresses fans with its blend of Americana, blues and rock 'n' roll.

The Mclean County Coroner has identified the victim of the early Sunday morning fire at 2417 24th street in the Southgate Estates in Bloomington.

Authorities in Bloomington are investigating a fire death from overnight. The fire broke out around 1-30 this morning in a trailer in Southgate Estates.

While neither as covert as an FBI file, nor as scandalous as a story buried on page six, the "secrets" that restaurants hide from their customers are secrets nonetheless.

October 12, 2009 Environmental economics claims a share of the Nobel Prize Two American economists, Elinor Ostrom and Oliver Williamson, who study the way decisions are made outside the markets on which many other economists focus, were awarded the Nobel Prize in economics Monday.

Next time you visit downtown Bloomington, an ambassador may be showing you around.

Meanwhile, an audit in the City of Bloomington's books has turned up a million dollar error.

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. -- A retired firefighter responded to the call of duty in his own home Saturday.

A Bloomington man faces up to 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty Wednesday to using nearly $100,000 from an elderly client to buy a motorcycle, a condo and a car.

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