Illinois State University hosts trick-or-treating, ghost stories under the stars
Ewing Manor and the ISU Planetarium are hosting special events in celebration of Halloween.
Oct 28, 2026Open source
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Video: Illinois Shakespeare Festival’s Theatre for Young Audiences production of "Get, Set, Romeo and Jul...
Illinois Shakespeare Festival’s Theatre for Young Audiences production of "Get, Set, Romeo and Juliet!" at Ewing Cultural Center
Jul 17, 2026Open source
On Stage: Shakespeare Fest crafts terrifically sublime 'Our Town'
"Our Town" runs through July 30 at the Illinois Shakespeare Festival at Ewing Cultural Center in Bloomington. Read John D. Poling
Jul 11, 2026Open source
The first performance by a Beatle in America was in Illinois: Benton keeps its historical footnote alive
Months before Beatlemania in America, George Harrison visited his sister in Benton, Illinois, for two weeks in September 1963. The town remembers.
Oct 19, 2026Open source
Editorial: Gabby Shanahan for Illinois 97th House District
The race for disgraced former state Rep. Harry Benton’s 97th District seat is one of the most closely watched races in the 2026 election.
Oct 14, 2026Open source
Lobbyist says Illinois ethics watchdog breached confidentiality in Harry Benton sexual harassment investiga...
Lobbyist part of Harry Benton sexual harassment investigation says in recent letter to Illinois' four top legislative leaders that the legislative inspector...
Aug 29, 2026Open source
Questions remain as Welch discusses Benton harassment case
Based on talking to just two people, Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch concluded that this was a "he said, she said" dispute.
Aug 8, 2026Open source
Former Illinois Rep. Harry Benton committed two acts of sexual harassment, inspector general finds
A new report from the Illinois Legislative Inspector General concludes former State Rep. Harry Benton committed two acts of sexual harassment in violation of...
Aug 1, 2026Open source
Illinois ethics report on ex-Rep. Harry Benton made public after months under wraps A report on an investig...
A report released by the Illinois legislative inspector general's office has Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch in the hot seat over...
Aug 1, 2026Open source
Watchdog's report on Benton raises more questions about Speaker Welch's handling of sexual harassment
State Rep. Kelly Cassidy, D-Chicago, said Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch needs to step up "to correct the broken system in which we are all ope...
Aug 1, 2026Open source
Illinois ethics panel to decide whether to release probe of former Rep. Harry Benton The Illinois Legislati...
The Illinois Legislative Ethics Commission on Thursday will decide whether to release a report that led to the resignation of state Rep. Harry Benton (D-Plai...
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Woman held on $350,000 bond in Benton County on suspicion of pretending to be boy to meet teen girl
BENTONVILLE -- A Illinois woman remained Monday in the Benton County Jail on $350,000 bond after being accused of pretending to be a 16-year-old boy to meet...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
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How overweight is Illinois compared to the rest of the US?
A new study set out to find which states were struggling with their weight a bit more than others.
Nov 5, 2026Open source
What's next for JB Pritzker after winning Illinois governor's election?
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker cruised to reelection in Tuesday’s midterm elections, but could his aspirations soon direct him toward another office?
Nov 5, 2026Open source
Gov. Pritzker thanks supporters after win, but is not ready to discuss 2028 Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker spoke...
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker spoke to reporters Wednesday morning, a day after winning another four years in Springfield.
Nov 5, 2026Open source
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Region: Southern Illinois
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How overweight is Illinois compared to the rest of the US?
A new study set out to find which states were struggling with their weight a bit more than others.
Nov 5, 2026Open source
What's next for JB Pritzker after winning Illinois governor's election?
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker cruised to reelection in Tuesday’s midterm elections, but could his aspirations soon direct him toward another office?
Nov 5, 2026Open source
Gov. Pritzker thanks supporters after win, but is not ready to discuss 2028 Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker spoke...
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker spoke to reporters Wednesday morning, a day after winning another four years in Springfield.
Nov 5, 2026Open source
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38.0989370, -88.8634560
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