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McLean County remains an area of medium risk for COVID infection while most of the state is at low risk.

Despite a year filled with controversy over busing problems, Unit 5 will keep First Student next year.

Students at Illinois State University will soon be required to complete at least one course focused on issues of inclusion, diversity and equity in the U.S. before they can graduate.

A virtual public information session about Unit 5’s financial crisis, and whether addressing it might include pushing for a tax hike referendum, drew about 200 attendees Monday night.

Republican candidates seeking Illinois' governorship focused on public health mandates and the school system in one of the few debates held before June’s primary.

Bloomington and Normal mayors Mboka Mwilambwe and Chris Koos joined state Sen. Dave Koehler to discuss inclusivity and equality during a town hall forum Tuesday night hosted by LGBTQ+ advocacy groups Prairie Pride Coalition and Equality Illinois.

Rivian's electric pickup truck is “The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois,” according to a statewide online contest held by the Illinois Manufacturing Association.

Jon Norton and Sarah Nardi revisit past conversations with Normal native Leah Marlene, who is now in the Final 10 to be the next "American Idol."

McLean County ranks 15th in overall health in Illinois, according to an annual study of about 30 factors.

A service station and travel center will be built west of Interstate 55 off West Market Street, after the Bloomington City Council voted Monday night to approve the project.