Grammy-winning Christian artist Steven Curtis Chapman is set to perform at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts later this year. Details:
Exciting news for hockey fans: The Bloomington Bison will announce an NHL affiliate next week.
Lincoln residents that the move would be disruptive to Logan employees and their families while upending the larger social fabric and economic fate of the Central Illinois community.
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Here's a look at the governor's revenue plan, and the opposition to it.
A party near the Connie Link Amphitheatre in Normal celebrated the 35th anniversary of Constitution Trail.
Lawmakers passed more than 200 bills this week ahead of their scheduled May 24 adjournment.
During Mental Health Awareness Month, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton hosted a panel in Springfield at which he pledged to expand the state’s behavioral health services.
Who's building what, and for how much? See the latest local building permits.
The priests at Epiphany, Holy Trinity/Historic St. Patrick and St. Mary will move under a Peoria Diocese reorganization, but no Twin City church will close.
Each week, "Flying Horse" features dozens of Central Illinois children's thoughts and drawings on various topics. This week: If I could make a new animal
An 1890s re-creation of Lincoln's pivotal oration was rejected as a "fraud," and Lincoln may have deliberately buried the record of what he said himself.
Check out the latest exhibits and events Central Illinois museums, galleries and historic sites have to offer.
The law compelling public schools to provide these services, called the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, was signed into law in 1987.
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The zoo held a scavenger hunt for youngsters and also hosted 28 artists and teams for the annual Endangered Species Chalk Art Event, which has a grand prize of $250.
The Bloomington Police Department will be stepping up traffic enforcement now and continuing through Memorial Day weekend.
Lawmakers will return to Springfield on Monday for the final scheduled week of spring legislative session.
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While temperatures can fluctuate year-over-year, the average continues to increase as the climate warms
The Biden administration on Thursday officially proposed reclassifying cannabis from a Schedule I drug to a Schedule III on the federal list of controlled substances.
Around 400 of Heartland's roughly 1,000 graduates attended the ceremony at Grossinger Motors Arena, wrapping up spring commencement season for Bloomington-Normal colleges and universities.
A McLean County jury on Friday found two men guilty of murder after a weeklong trial over the fatal shooting of 20-year-old Jaleel Johnson of Bloomington.
There are thousands upon untold thousands of people in licensed health-related professions are waiting months on end for their license approvals.
Illinois State University's Board of Trustees adopted a resolution to increase housing and meal plan rates, along with student fees, for the upcoming school year.
Chris Majerczyk, owner of The Proving Ground Bouldering Gym, volunteered his time to install the new rock-climbing wall.
Mildly sweet and delightfully crunchy when sliced, savory and rich with an almost peppery sweetness when cooked, hakurei turnips are a tasty root vegetable that won't let you down.
"Who among us hasn’t bought a souvenir we regretted?" Susan Hazlett writes.
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The Hindsboro Republican is just the latest to display her fealty to the former president and presumptive 2024 GOP nominee with an appearance at his hush money trial.
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The McLean County Museum of History is offering a Social Justice Walking Tour on June 3.
Normal Public Works crews will begin working summer hours from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. starting on Tuesday, May 28.
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The Braves star receiver will be playing his college football close to home.
Lia Patterson won a pair of state titles while leading Tuscola to a second-place finish in Class 1A. Mount Zion's Brooklyn Kondritz got an individual title in the Class 2A pole vault.
Heyworth won regionals in softball and baseball.
ISU is the fourth seed for the MVC Tournament.
On the Across the Sky podcast, we delve into the complexities of forecasting seasonal trends and the impact of climate change with special guest Jan Dutton, a meteorologist from Prescient Weather.
🎧 Get a recap of recent financial, health and general interest stories through this special edition of our Hot off the Wire daily news podcast.
🎧 The hosts talk about why too few residential units are being built, and what actions are needed to make change at the local level.
The curtains eventually fall on every popular television program. Sure, "The Simpsons" is still going strong at 35 seasons, but that's the exception rather than the rule.
Orlando, Florida, known for its world-famous theme parks and vibrant entertainment options, also boasts an array of luxurious hotels that offer the perfect summer retreat. Whether you’re seeking family-friendly fun, ultimate relaxation, or exquisite luxury, Orlando’s top hotels provide an exceptional experience. Here’s a look at the best hotels to visit in Orlando this summer. […]
The historic Virginia Theatre in downtown Champaign is set for a temporary closure next year to allow for technical upgrades.
The historic Virginia Theatre in downtown Champaign is set for a temporary closure next year to allow for technical upgrades.
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America’s youth spend more time on social media networks than on homework. Popular outlets such as YouTube and TikTok have unfettered freedom to keep kids addicted to their businesses by analyzing their interests and sending an unrelenting feed of images. Researchers are worried about how this exposure is impacting behavior and self-esteem.
No political party ever wants to get caught in a corruption scandal, particularly one flavored by betrayal of domestic interests for foreign gain. Here comes the Democratic Party with two scandals, and in a presidential election year.
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Social Security is required by law to adjust benefits or recover debts when an overpayment occurs.