Brendan Denison

The Atchison in south Bloomington changed hands in August. Formerly called Venue 309, the space has been rebranded with a train theme.

Illinois State University’s Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts will musically raise the bar next week in a celebration of newly written music with performances and composing contests.

Owner Wendy Ives said “every day is like Christmas” when unloading the kiln: “People surprise me every day.”

For Black History Month, The Pantagraph's music columnist sat down to interview two of several founders Bloomington-Normal’s first Black-owned radio station, WXRJ 94.9. Here's what's tracking and happening on air.

Bloomington police were called at about 4:45 p.m. to the 700 block of Fairmont Drive for a report of an armed subject.

Illinois State University is seeking to collect 4,000 donations in 24 hours for its seventh annual Birds Give Back fundraiser on Thursday.

Police said there was no public safety threat but released few details about the incident in the 900 block of North Lee Street.

The STEAM Olympics comprised 10 activities that spanned art workshops, essay writing, science and math tests, 3D printing workshops and a science fair.

While Illinois joins states challenging cuts to medical research funding, an Illinois State University lab supported by the federal money continues working to understand Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Winners of the McLean County Chamber of Commerce Legacy of Excellence and Business Excellence awards were announced Saturday in Normal.

The final count, formally announced Thursday evening at the Salvation Army Corps Community Center in Bloomington, came out to $692,249. Here's who made it happen.

Carle Heath is stepping up its specialty care options this month for foot and ankle health at its Eureka hospital.

The Charles Ives Sesquicentennial Festival is presenting free public lectures and concerts Feb. 19-21 at Illinois State University.

Several bunches of brides, grooms and their cohorts on Sunday flocked to the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel conference center in Bloomington to plan their big day.

Harmonium Music Therapy opened around the new year in Normal. Our music columnist met with the practitioner before a group session to hear what gets her clients drumming.

Proceeds will go toward the construction of a new sloth habitat in Miller Park Zoo.

State Farm has announced its commitment to give $3 million to ISU to support faculty and student recruitment and retention for its new data science program.

Lifelong Access is being awarded a $21.7 million state grant to purchase and renovate the former Pantagraph building in Bloomington to create a hub for supportive service agencies.

The Humane Society of Central Illinois is hosting a "Paws & Claws" event to get photos of pets with Santa on Wednesday. A $10 minimum donation is required.

Curtains open this weekend for the 23rd Holiday Spectacular, sponsored by Pantagraph Media, with a two-day run at the BCPA.