On Stage: Language, love flow in Illinois Shakespeare Festival's "Romeo and Juliet"
A richly layered "Romeo and Juliet" runs through July 31 at the Illinois Shakespeare Festival at Ewing Theatre. Read Nancy Steele Brokaw
Jun 30, 2026Open source
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Ewing Cultural Center Director Toni Tucker retires after historic mansion restoration project
Ewing Cultural Center Director Toni Tucker is retiring after spearheading a decade of restoration at the historic mansion for Illinois State University.
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Photos: Romeo and Juliet to open next week in Illinois Shakespeare Festival
The Illinois Shakespeare Festival begins Wednesday, June 24 and runs through August at Ewing Cultural Center in Bloomington.
Jun 25, 2026Open source
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Rep. Harry Benton resigns, withdraws name from ballot amid ethics investigation
Rep. Harry Benton resigned from the Illinois House on Friday in the wake of a legislative inspector general investigation that has still not been made public.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
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Two days after Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch called for him to leave his Illinois House seat, Plainfield Democrat Harry Benton submitted h...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Illinois Rep. Harry Benton resigns after investigation into conduct Speaker Welch called ‘outrageous’
Illinois state Rep. Harry Benton, a Democrat from Plainfield, resigned from the Illinois General Assembly following a monthslong investigation into his conduct.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Illinois Rep. Harry Benton resigns after ethics investigation, reports say
State Rep. Harry Benton has resigned from the Illinois House, according to Capitol News Illinois.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Illinois State Rep. Harry Benton submits letter of resignation, House confirms
Illinois State Rep. Harry Benton has submitted his letter of resignation, officially leaving his position Friday.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Plainfield state Rep. Harry Benton resigns amid allegations of misconduct
State Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, stepped down two days after Legislative Inspector General Mike McCuskey completed an investigation into the unspecifie...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
IL House Speaker announces Rep. Harry Benton's resignation following ethics investigation
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch announced Friday that Rep. Harry Benton has resigned following the results of an ethics investigation into sexua...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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New-look Southern Illinois team looking for year 3 leap under Nagy
CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Southern Illinois coach Scott Nagy knows the last two years haven
Jul 6, 2026Open source
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After helping lead Illinois to its first Elite 8 in 19 years, Marcus Domask spent a year in …
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Knocking on the door: Illinois native Doug Ghim chasing first PGA Tour title at John Deere Classic
Doug Ghim keeps knocking on the door of his first PGA Tour title. He
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Adam Hoffer and Jacob Macumber-Rosin: Illinois’ alcohol tax is almost as old as America. It needs reform.
An optimal tax on alcohol in Illinois would actually tax alcohol, regardless of its classification.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
What’s in the Illinois Tollway’s $26.5 billion construction program?
From a seismic interchange redo to an O’Hare International Airport facility, the Illinois Tollway’s sprawling new $26.5 billion capital program is a lot...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Police disperse unruly crowd setting off fireworks in Bridgeview Police in the southwest Chicago suburb of...
Police disperse unruly crowd setting off fireworks in Bridgeview, Illinois
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Head-on crash leaves 71-year-old woman dead, son injured in Geneva, Illinois A head-on crash this weekend l...
A head-on crash this weekend left a 71-year-old woman dead and her adult son injured in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Death investigation underway after 5-month-old dies
A death investigation is underway in Centralia, Illinois, after a 5-month-old child died Saturday.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
In Japan, Duckworth Continues Efforts to Bring More Agriculture, Quantum and Economic Investments to Illinois
Duckworth visits Japan to attract agriculture, quantum and manufacturing investments for Illinois, meeting Toshiba, IBM, JBIC, DMG MORI and Osaka leaders.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
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The Illinois Department of Transportation's roadside mowing season has begun and drivers are asked to exercise caution around crews and equipment.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Flood Warning until SUN 11:00 AM CDT
A Flood Warning remains in effect due to excessive rainfall in portions of Illinois and northwest Indiana. Flooding is ongoing, with some areas experiencing...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
After active storm season, Bloomington-Normal homeowners assess the damage and costs
After an exceptionally active severe weather season across Central Illinois, Bloomington-Normal residents are still recovering from the damage.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Heading to the farm: The Cutting Board's excursions to local Central Illinois farms
A collection of Cutting Board columns featuring farms that invited The Pantagraph to take a tour and learn about how and why they grow the food that feeds th...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Dawn M. Turner: I loved living in a small town. But ‘love thy neighbor’ has changed in America.
For more than two decades, I, a Black woman, lived with my family in a small Illinois. Today, I wouldn't even consider it.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
70,000 without power in Missouri and Illinois after storms
Approximately 70,000 people are without power after storms passed through the bi-state on Saturday afternoon.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
America at 250 | Illinois Public Media's Tinisha Spain
"To this day, when I see a yellow ribbon in a community or tied around a tree or on a sign, it transports me back to the day when I
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Flood Warning from SAT 6:48 PM CDT until SUN 11:00 AM CDT
A Flood Warning is in effect due to excessive rainfall across portions of Illinois and northwest Indiana. This replaces previous Flash Flood Warnings. Floodi...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Central Illinois celebrates families, friends, fireworks on the Fourth
Independence Day activities, including, fireworks displays, brought people together to celebrate tradition.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
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New-look Southern Illinois team looking for year 3 leap under Nagy
CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Southern Illinois coach Scott Nagy knows the last two years haven
Jul 6, 2026Open source
7d33164c4e3b3ad54d0a643804e8324a24768e51_fl9-720p.mp4
After helping lead Illinois to its first Elite 8 in 19 years, Marcus Domask spent a year in …
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Knocking on the door: Illinois native Doug Ghim chasing first PGA Tour title at John Deere Classic
Doug Ghim keeps knocking on the door of his first PGA Tour title. He
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Adam Hoffer and Jacob Macumber-Rosin: Illinois’ alcohol tax is almost as old as America. It needs reform.
An optimal tax on alcohol in Illinois would actually tax alcohol, regardless of its classification.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
What’s in the Illinois Tollway’s $26.5 billion construction program?
From a seismic interchange redo to an O’Hare International Airport facility, the Illinois Tollway’s sprawling new $26.5 billion capital program is a lot...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Police disperse unruly crowd setting off fireworks in Bridgeview Police in the southwest Chicago suburb of...
Police disperse unruly crowd setting off fireworks in Bridgeview, Illinois
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Head-on crash leaves 71-year-old woman dead, son injured in Geneva, Illinois A head-on crash this weekend l...
A head-on crash this weekend left a 71-year-old woman dead and her adult son injured in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Death investigation underway after 5-month-old dies
A death investigation is underway in Centralia, Illinois, after a 5-month-old child died Saturday.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Rep. Harry Benton resigns, withdraws name from ballot amid ethics investigation
Rep. Harry Benton resigned from the Illinois House on Friday in the wake of a legislative inspector general investigation that has still not been made public.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
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