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Police say a device that prompted the evacuation of an apartment building Thursday was in fact part of a discarded Halloween costume.

For those who want to learn about becoming a babysitter, Bloomington's OSF St. Joseph Medical Center says one of the best ways is to take a class to become knowledgeable about raising children and keeping them safe.

The Birthing Center at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington will offer a series of four classes to prepare expectant parents for natural childbirth through education, relaxation and exercise.

The Illinois Department of Insurance announced today that Director of Insurance Michael T. McRaith issued the following disciplinary orders: a Wayne J. Plestina, Tinley Park - Stipulation and Consent Order effective April 9, 2010.

Click here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player. July 28, 2010 Bloomington Police are investigating an armed robbery at Super 8 Motel on 818 IAA Drive at 12:43 a.m. Wednesday.

Police have determined that a suspicious device found in an empty Bloomington apartment was a fake.

After years as a successful couples counselor, Tonya Hunter was credited with saving many marriages from breaking up.

As the economy takes a toll on local commerce, many business owners are looking for new ways to stay ahead.

A central Illinois judge has found a 21-year-old man guilty, but mentally ill in the death of his father.

BLOOMINGTON a ' The Salvation Army of McLean County is helping central Illinois beat the heat.

Health officials say mosquitoes in Bloomington have tested positive for West Nile virus.

WJBC/WMBD -- A Bloomington man is dead after being struck by an Amtrak passenger train.

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Mosquitoes collected in McLean County on Tuesday, July 20 have tested positive for West Nile virus.

Glen Ellyn native Brandon Dorn recently completed a year of study at Oxford University, but his experience involved connections to Wheaton College and to an author from his own hometown.

Location: Bloomington, Illinois My Neighbors, the Green's, have a beautiful garden! They definitely have a "green" thumb! They love our children and planted Sunflowers and things for us to be able to take pictures of them in their garden.

Location: Bloomington IL This is the first summer that I have attempted a garden in this space of my backyard.

Click here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player. July 21, 2010 Liam McCauley's videotaped confession to killing his father was played in a McLean County Courtroom Wednesday.

Gov. Pat Quinn signed a new law on July 9 that will give drivers more leeway when receiving automated tickets from red light cameras beginning on Jan.