Leadership at YWCA McLean County is pitching government bodies for financial help to address the area's childcare crisis. President and CEO Liz German said there are significant gaps in the state subsidy for childcare — and change is not coming fast enough.

The Bloomington Public Library is launching its latest collection, dubbed the Library of Things. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, BPL invites the community to come test-drive some of the more than 80 objects in the collection. Starting next week, patrons can borrow any of the items for up to a week at a time.

The space provides an option for kids to calm down or relax in a sensory-friendly environment that allows them to build coordination and fine and gross motor skills.

An IT and nursing professor have partnered to study how artificial intelligence might aid early detection of atrial fibrillation, a leading cause of stroke.

Ameren Illinois employees toured Illinois State University's new College of Engineering campus Wednesday while delivering a ceremonial check supporting its electrical engineering lab.

Areas south and east of the City of Bloomington were hardest hit by Thursday's intense thunderstorm, but as rain continued to fall, basements started to get wet. That includes several buildings on Illinois State's campus, where classes started today.

World languages teachers at Illinois State University said the state needs to do more to support world languages education.

The program would allow eligible Heartland employees to voluntarily leave employment in exchange for a one-time incentive benefit. It's designed to help Heartland achieve cost savings.

Despite a $350 million increase in base funding for public schools this year, Illinois is falling further behind in its quest to bring all school districts up to adequate funding levels.

The Carle Health Mobile Clinic will provide back-to-school physicals and immunizations Friday and Saturday to prepare children for the upcoming school year.