"From the Pulpit" is a weekly column of faith, shared by Central Illinois faith leaders. This week: Should a church be ...

A baby born at 21 weeks' gestation in Iowa City, Iowa, celebrated his first birthday, earning a Guinness world record for ...

Chicago Public Schools officials have yet to identify a solution for the district’s looming $734 million deficit, as the ...

During the extended heat and humidity of summer in late July, Central Illinois’ corn sweats more than you do.

"Safe, reliable and affordable energy sources in Illinois will be critical to winning the global technology race," writes ...

A survey of Illinois educators reveals a significant disparity in how they interpret a state law’s requirement to teach high ...

Many so-called experts predicted that President Donald Trump’s economic agenda would usher in an inflationary Armageddon. Yet ...

Fifty years ago this week, 30 members of the Hebraica Club swim team of San Paulo, Brazil, paid a visit to Bloomington-Normal ...

South Park” co-creator Trey Parker has briefly responded to anger from the White House over the season premiere of the animated series.

Normal’s largest independent wrestling spectacle, WrestleStation, this Friday hosted by local promoter Iron Spirit Pro ...

Midland States Bancorp, Inc. (MSBI) on Thursday reported second-quarter earnings of $12 million. The Effingham, Illinois-based bank said it had earnings of 44 cents per share. The results fell short ...

Byline Bancorp Inc. (BY) on Thursday reported second-quarter profit of $30.1 million. The Chicago-based bank said it had earnings of 66 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs ...