ISU Athletics hosted the event to commemorate the record-breaking season and a feat that has only been achieved once before in school history. At the Jan. 5 game, No. 2 Montana State bested the Redbirds 35-34 in overtime.

Bloomington Mayor Dan Brady said the downtown business community largely drove the city decision to scale back on First Friday promotional events. The city will now pick its spots to promote First Fridays, tied to happenings such as the Route 66 Festival, Tour du Chocolat, or holiday programs.

Staff and students at District 87 schools have worked over recent years to get on the same page about the use of AI. The district's newest policy allows students to use a school-oriented AI model.

A federal grant in McLean County that provides community-based children’s services of welfare, mental health and schools has been terminated, effective immediately. The county is still determining how to fill a $500,000 funding gap.

During a visit to Bloomington-Normal on Tuesday, Gov. JB Pritzker said he supports changing how state colleges and universities are funded, but wouldn't commit to releasing discretionary funds held back last fall.

Lake Road Inn in rural Hudson is closing until further notice after the unexpected death of its owner.

Upgrades to ISU's aging arts complex have been discussed for decades. The project broke ground Tuesday, with $87 million in state funds helping to get it to the starting line.

Counselors say January is the most depressing month of the year, as longer nights disrupt our circadian rhythms.

The City of Bloomington is making adjustments to regulations governing sidewalks and storefront doorways in portions of the downtown area, potentially allowing some businesses to expand their entry areas.

The Redbirds didn't bring home a trophy, broke many records on their journey to the championship game. To commemorate the season, ISU will host a celebration this week at CEFCU Arena.

Illinois and Chicago sued the Trump administration on Tuesday, seeking to severely limit immigration agents’ authority in the state and accusing the feds of unleashing an “organized bombardment” to coerce state and local officials to change their immigration policies.

Officials at Get Covered Illinois announced Monday they would extend the open enrollment deadline by 16 days. For coverage beginning Feb. 1, consumers must enroll by Jan. 31.