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NORMAL, Ill. — The Sugar Creek Arts Festival will return to Uptown Normal Oct. 3-4 for its 43rd annual event, bringing more than 100 artists, live music and art activities for the entire family to enjoy. Organized by the McLean County Arts Center, the free, juried arts festival will run from 9 a.m. to 5 […]
Bloomington Parks and Recreation is set to host the Fall Senior Showcase from 10 a.m. to noon at the Miller Park Adult Center. Adults ranging from 55 years old and up in the Bloomington-Normal area will get the chance to interact with local services devoted to them and their safety. The goal of this event […]
NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University has partnered with State Farm for the third annual Million Meals Pack Event. On Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., volunteers worked at Redbird Arena to reach their goal of packing 1 million meals for families in need. Every meal packed at the event will […]
NORMAL, Ill. – On Sept. 14, 2026, the Bloomington & Normal Water Reclamation District (BNWRD) approved $2 million to go towards installing a new water exhibit at the Children’s Discovery Museum, located at 101 E Beaufort St., Normal, IL. Beth Whisman, the Executive Director of the Children’s Discovery Museum, spoke about how this new exhibit […]
PEORIA, Ill.- The OSF Healthcare Cancer Institute has joined the prestigious Hoosier Cancer Research Network and now has access to collaboration with different health centers across the globe. The network includes many academic health centers, community health systems, pharmacies and biotechnology partners. “[The HCRN] is yet another way for us to work with other investigators […]
NORMAL, Ill. – As Illinois State University wrapped up its fifth week of the fall semester, the ISU Police Department responded to a variety of incidents. ISUPD handled two domestic batteries, one on the 11th and the other on the 12th, as well as one domestic dispute on the 14th. In one domestic battery, illegal […]
NORMAL, Ill. – The McLean County Museum of History and the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area are partnering with a local library to display a traveling exhibit. The Bloomington Public Library is hosting Journey to Freedom: Illinois’ Underground Railroad Exhibit, which is on display from early September to late November. The exhibit, which is available for […]
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The City of Bloomington has submitted for federal grants to help with storm cleanup. Bloomington City Council sat in on a presentation of this grant submission on Monday. Severe storms hit McLean County on Aug. 13, and the City of Bloomington is still working on getting the community back in shape. “Our […]
NORMAL, Ill.– An Illinois State University RSO is going strong after 13 years of educating students about service dogs. Indy-Pendence Service Dogs, also known as ‘Indy’ was established in 2013 and offers hands-on experience with working and learning about service dogs. The current president, senior Mackenzie Burns, has been involved with the organization for four […]
Image taken by Bella Marello NORMAL, Ill. – Normal Town Council approved the start of a pedestrian bridge project construction on Linden Street during their meeting Tuesday. The resolution to accept bids and award the construction contract to Stark Excavating was approved unanimously. Council Member Karyn Smith asked how traffic on Linden Street will be […]