Bloomington News

Bloomington, ILa ' Illinois Soybean Association CEO Lyle Roberts has announced he will retire in the fall, after more than 25 years of service to the state's soybean farmers and 40 years of service to agriculture.

Amy Leichtenberg will never break some habits, like the anticipation that still comes at 3 every afternoon when her two sons used to bound through the door from school.

I have a simple piece of unsolicited advice for newly crowned Republican nominee for governor Bill Brady, whose lack of familiarity with Chicago area voters might be exceeded only by their lack of familiarity with him.

Regulators on Friday shuttered banks in Florida, Illinois, Maryland and Utah, boosting to 26 the number of bank failures in the U.S. so far this year following the 140 brought down in 2009 by mounting loan defaults and the recession.

YMCA members and Bloomington-Normal residents can get ready to see some changes in the community that will help combat obesity and promote overall wellness.

Walgreen, Boeing and Caterpillar are among 70 Illinois employers nominated for awards for the support they give workers serving in the Guard and Reserve.

While diesel fuel prices are expected to remain fairly steady through at least the first half of 2010, locking in prices on at least part of their fuel needs for the year is still good strategy for most ag producers, says Marty Wieland, director of energy risk management for Growmark, Inc., Bloomington, IL.

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., the largest U.S. home and auto insurer, swung to a profit last year on improved underwriting and investment results.

The city got a little good news Thursday when the last to the three credit rating agencies issued its evaluation of Bloomington's finances.

The GOP's likely nominee for governor, state Sen. Bill Brady, came under fire Wednesday from a leading animal-rights group for pushing legislation to allow the mass killing of stray shelter animals in gas chambers.

Seven years ago, the Bloomington City Council agreed to build a Cultural District on the north side of downtown, a fine arts anchor that would balance the U.S. Cellular Coliseum to the south.

The City Council unanimously approved a pavement improvement project two weeks ago that will improve many roads in Bloomington beginning May 1. Jim Karch, director of public works, explained the streets being addressed include: Market St.

Bloomington leaders will likely be scaling back the city's budget again at Monday's council meeting.

Electrolux Home Care Products, Bloomington, Ill., has announced that Dan Tompkins has been appointed to the position of vice president of human resources, effective April 1. Since 2001, Tompkins has been with Electrolux Central Vacuum Systems , most recently as senior vice president of operations and finance.

CHICAGO a * Kirk Dillard now says he won't push for a recount in the Republican primary for governor, unless he's trailing frontrunner Bill Brady by less than 100 votes.

Bank of Illinois is moving to collect on more than $9 million in loans tied to a central Illinois developer who's now in default.

Backyard Tire Fire is used to loud noises. The Bloomington, Ill., trio travels in a diesel van, a fact that has made its way into the band's music.

For Central Illinois Farmers & Rural Dwellers By Tim Alexander for the News Bulletin ISA: EPA RFS2 Rule is Good BLOOMINGTON - Ron Moore, chairman of the Illinois Soybean Association , is pleased with the outcome of the EPA's final rule concerning the Renewable Fuel Standard Program 's controversial biodiesel mandate, he said last week in a news ...

The 2010 Augustana Choir will perform throughout the Midwest and east coast from February 21-28. From your area, this includes: Lauren Reid , a sophomore from Sherrard , IL majoring in business administration .

A Bloomington woman and Chicago man are under arrest after a pot bust Wednesday night in Bloomington.