Harrison Meece wants to be on the team bringing a data center somewhere in McLean County — but only on the people's terms. He said as various moratoriums are put in place, now is the time to do more education for residents.

There has been one permit pulled for the installation of a BESS, at Rivian. It encompasses less than an acre, according to the town planning and zoning department, and would not be visible from a public street.

Illinois Wesleyan’s retiring maintenance man was remembered for his work ethic and personable attitude.

The Obama Presidential Center is opening on Friday to the public. Bloomington natives Mike Jordan, who worked for Obama, and Terri Lantz, Jordan's sister, have toured the museum. Mike Kelleher, also originally from Bloomington, worked for Obama when he was the 44th president by picking letters from the public for Obama to read.

At first, concerns rolled in from all sides of the political spectrum about the politics of patriotism. The collection of pieces by local artists respond to a series of questions about revolutionary moments, how migration and settlement impact the natural world and what it means to be an American.

Buying in bulk has saved countywide governments and school districts money as prices rose across the country.

A Hopedale hospital official likes to believe its state-record low wait times are possible at other, larger facilities.

High gas prices are having ripple effects throughout the economy. Trucking, flying and farming are all trying to ride out the current price spikes.

Summer school at Oakland Elementary School in Bloomington is now an invite-only program. Staff said it makes the program more “intentional” for students who need help the most.

You might know him as Coach Mac, Principal McIntyre or Mr. Board Chair. Regardless of what his title was, John McIntyre said he was drawn his entire life to serving Bloomington-Normal.