Skip to content
I
Bloomington Current
Illini CurrentBloomington: Twin City hub, insurance-industry anchor
BusinessCommunitySchoolsMore categoriesGovernmentSportsReal EstateTechnologyDiningArtsHealthSearchSaved
McLean County farmland with a sunset, symbolizing community and future
Community

Sound off: Should McLean County allow underground carbon dioxide storage projects?

As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow over the fields of McLean County, a quiet debate began to stir among its residents. Farmers, families, and environmentalists gathered, each voice adding to the tapestry of opinions on a topic that touches the very heart of their community:...

CATCH A CLASSIC

3h

MOVIES YOU'LL LOVE

3h

What to watch

3h

Latest Stories

10:11 AM
Quicker treats — The Pantagraph (Bloomington-Normal)
Community•3h

Quicker treats

Witches hat Halloween cookies

Read story →
10:11 AM
McDowell joins list of golfers saying no to LIV 2.0 — The Pantagraph (Bloomington-Normal)
Community•3h

McDowell joins list of golfers saying no to LIV 2.0

Former U.S. Open champion Graeme McDowell added his name to the long list of golfers not signing up for LIV 2.0.

Read story →
10:11 AM
Mets' Lindor wins Clemente Award — The Pantagraph (Bloomington-Normal)
Community•3h

Mets' Lindor wins Clemente Award

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor was named the 2026 Roberto Clemente Award winner on Monday.

Read story →
10:11 AM
Security upgrades underway at Wrigley — The Pantagraph (Bloomington-Normal)
Community•3h

Security upgrades underway at Wrigley

MLB | CHICAGO CUBS

Read story →
10:11 AM

Advertisement · Why this ad?

SOUND OFF| QUESTION OF THE DAY — The Pantagraph (Bloomington-Normal)
Community•3h

SOUND OFF| QUESTION OF THE DAY

Read story →
10:11 AM
The voters who decide elections — The Pantagraph (Bloomington-Normal)
Community•3h

The voters who decide elections

Modern election cycles easily dissolve into narrative noise, fueled by media echo chambers, superficial viral sound bites, controversial attack ads and candidate outrage. But beneath the headline churn, research is replete that building majorities in congressional, gubernatorial and state...

Read story →
10:11 AM
A family laughing together in a clean, welcoming Airbnb living room, symbolizing relaxed travel.
Community•3h

Airbnb eases cleaning load for guests

Imagine arriving at your Airbnb after a long journey, only to be greeted by the comforting scent of fresh linens and a spotless kitchen. For many weary travelers, this small detail transforms a house into a home, allowing them to fully embrace their getaway without the burden of tidying up. This...

Read story →
10:11 AM
LIFE CYCLE of WEALTH — The Pantagraph (Bloomington-Normal)
Community•3h

LIFE CYCLE of WEALTH

The average 50-something is worth $1.5 million, but most have far less.Older, more affluent Americans keep getting wealthier, according to new data from the federal Survey of Consumer Finances.

Read story →

Business

View all →
Why one Vermilion Co. city is putting holiday decorations up in October — WCIA 3 (Champaign/Central IL)
Business•21h

Why one Vermilion Co. city is putting holiday decorations up in October

Illinois State Capitol building under a clear sky, symbolizing state governance and legislative action.
Community•11h

Recently filed bill carves path to grant funding for Illinois communities denied FEMA relief

Concerned parents speaking at a school board meeting in Champaign, Illinois
Schools•11h

Champaign School District considering new method to place students in AP classes

Exterior shot of The Curve Inn, a popular bar and music venue in Springfield, Illinois, after its rebuilding.
Community•15h

Springfield's Curve Inn set to reopen after rebuilding in months after fire

Lasswell, Larry — The Pantagraph (Bloomington-Normal)
Community•16h

Lasswell, Larry

Bloomington firefighters rescue 2 from burning apartment — The Pantagraph (Bloomington-Normal)
Community•18h

Bloomington firefighters rescue 2 from burning apartment

Champaign community, school board clash over waiver request for admin wage increase — WCIA 3 (Champaign/Central IL)
Schools•20h

Champaign community, school board clash over waiver request for admin wage increase

Useful financial advice for stay-at-home moms — The Pantagraph (Bloomington-Normal)
Community•20h

Useful financial advice for stay-at-home moms

Uptown Normal roads to close for Treat Feast — The Pantagraph (Bloomington-Normal)
Community•20h

Uptown Normal roads to close for Treat Feast

Sangamon Co. Animal Shelter cleared of highly contagious cat virus — WCIA 3 (Champaign/Central IL)
Community•20h

Sangamon Co. Animal Shelter cleared of highly contagious cat virus

I

Bloomington Current

Part of the Illini Current Network

Bloomington: Twin City hub, insurance-industry anchor. Hyper-local community news covering 40 Illinois cities.

Sections

BusinessCommunitySchoolsGovernmentSportsReal Estate

Latest Stories

Cunningham reacts to Fever front office shakeupMcDowell joins list of golfers saying no to LIV 2.0Mets' Lindor wins Clemente AwardSecurity upgrades underway at WrigleyBears size up NFC North race

About

Illini Current publishes independent community news across Illinois. Local reporters. Non-partisan. Community-first.

RSS FeedNetwork Directory

© 2026 Illini Current — illinicurrent.com

PrivacyTerms

A product of Edina Automation LLC

You're offline — showing the last loaded page
HomeSearchSaved
Good morning, Columbus
🌫️52°F · Fog/Mist