Olivia Jacobs

State and local Republican Party leaders and a political science educator from Illinois Wesleyan University reflect Tuesday on Dick Cheney's life and legacy after his family announced his death.

Books to Benefit fall sale set for next month in Normal

The Tazewell County Health Department has been awarded a $6,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Central Illinois.

Main Gallery 404 co-owner Eileen Backman unveils her second volume of "Bloomington-Normal in Brush and Ink" this Friday with a signing and new artwork in downtown Bloomington.

More than 40 years ago, the remains of a unknown woman was found along U.S. Route 136 in McLean County. Authorities have now identified her as 39-year-old Linda C. Haddad.

Only minor injuries were reported Friday afternoon after a crash involving a Unit 5 school bus and a passenger vehicle in Normal.

Funds included $80,000 for the Mackinaw Community Center to place a concrete parking lot and replace sidewalks.

Tennessee Whiskey: A Tribute to the Music of Chris Stapleton will perform Jan. 23, along with The Ultimate Eric Church Experience.

The Pekin Marigold Festival kicks off Wednesday with downtown's Taste of Pekin and runs through Sunday. Here's what to know about the parade, vendors, entertainment and more.

This year's parade theme was "Union Rights are Civil Rights," and had over 90 registered units.

The Scouting America W.D. Boyce Council announced Greg and Heather Shepard will receive the 2025 Good Scout Award.

The Bloomington Ice Center, in partnership with USA Hockey, will host a "Try Hockey for Free Day" in September.

Local performers, vendors and community members gathered on Saturday to celebrate the 46th annual Cultural Fest at Miller Park in Bloomington.

Rock band Night Ranger will be opening up for Randy Houser as part of a free concert at the Illinois State Fair grandstand at 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11.

Check out the second annual Bloomington Vegan Chef Challenge taking place Aug. 1-31 with 14 participating local restaurants.

Miller Park Zoo is offering two sessions of Zoo Safari Camps this month for children ages 8 and 9.

Keisa Owen Seifert of Bloomington was diagnosed with ALS in March after experiencing symptoms for nearly two years. Her family is hosting a fundraiser Saturday, June 21 at Minier Tap to support her.

The Abundant Thrift store in downtown Bloomington will be closing its 503 N. East St. location on Saturday, June 28 — but the store will be back as soon as it finds a new location.

MiMi's Boutique, in Suite 1048 at Eastland Mall, 1615 E. Empire St. in Bloomington, will be permanently closing on Thursday, July 31.

The Astro Carnival will return to Eastland Mall in Bloomington this week, June 5-8.