Photos: Bloomington-Normal Labor Day parade celebrates workforce with 'Solidarity for the next 250' theme
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Rich Miller: Legislature needs to question its own inspector general
New allegations about Michael McCuskey’s investigative practices are raising questions about the legislative watchdog and cases he deemed unfounded.
Illinois DCFS still falls short of Ta’Naja’s Law, audit finds
Nearly six years after Ta’Naja’s Law took effect, auditors found Illinois DCFS still has not fully complied with requirements meant to protect children returning home.
$350 million Illinois Capitol renovation set to finish this winter
After nearly five years of construction, the $350 million renovation of the Illinois Capitol’s north wing is expected to wrap up sometime this winter.
Illinois tourism breaks records with $50.2 billion in visitor spending
Illinois welcomed 115 million visitors in 2025, with tourists spending a record $50.2 billion and generating $88 billion in total economic impact.
Bloomington Labor Day Parade focused on solidarity during America 250
Nikki Denham, left, and Kaylee Kemp wave during the annual Bloomington-Normal Labor Day Parade on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, in downtown Bloomington. Sponsored by the Bloomington & Normal Trades and Labor Asse...
Illinois State football rolls over Western Illinois
MACOMB — The Illinois State football team's early-season domination continued through a second game Saturday at Hanson Field.
Illinois regulators propose easier gambling self-exclusion
Illinois gambling regulators want to make it easier for people to ban themselves from betting, proposing shorter exclusion periods and more ways to enroll.
17 historical clippings of BloNo celebrating Labor Day
BLOOMINGTON — Bloomington's annual Labor Day Parade will step off at 10 a.m. Monday at Roosevelt Avenue and Front Street downtown, proceed wes…
9/11 remembrance events planned across Central Illinois
Central Illinois communities will mark 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks with ceremonies, an exhibit, a ruck walk and other remembrance events.
Further Jazz Festival returns Sept. 12 to Normal
The event will be held from 4-9 p.m. at 621 S. Linden St., in Normal. The event is free and guests are encouraged to bring chairs.
Road work begins after Labor Day in Twin Cities
Motorists are asked to use caution when traveling along sections of W. College Ave. and Hershey Rd.
For Hazlett, FDNY patch precious relic of 9/11 pain, heroism
Twenty-five years after 9/11, a New York City firefighter patch remains a powerful reminder of sacrifice, grief and the people who served at Ground Zero.
ISU burn demo shows how sprinklers can slow a fire
ISU set two side-by-side rooms on fire Friday to show students how working sprinklers can slow a blaze and give occupants time to escape.
25 years after 9/11, Bloomington residents reflect on unity and division
Twenty-five years after 9/11, Bloomington residents remember the tragedy, the unity that followed and a country they say feels increasingly divided.
Bloomington accepting proposals for $725K in John M. Scott grants
Applications for John M. Scott Health Care Trust grants are available through mid-October.
Arthur hosts annual Cheese Festival, prepares for new Pumpkin Festival
The 2026 Cheese Festival will conclude at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5. The new Arthur Pumpkin Festival is planned for Oct. 3, and the second annual Candy Cane Wonderland is
Loda Team Hope Walk set for Sept. 12 at Lakeview Country Club
The event will take place at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12 at Lakeview County Club, 147 E. 200 North, Loda. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m.
'Recipe for Connection' program to kick off in Pontiac next week
University of Illinois Extension will host a "Recipe for Connection" program next week in Pontiac.
The Pantagraph's coverage of Week 3 of the high school football season
Central Catholic was handed its first loss, but Normal West, Normal Community, El Paso-Gridley and Heyworth remained undefeated.
Gail's Pumpkin Patch to open Sept. 10 near Beason
The family-owned pumpkin patch in Logan County at 1709 2000th Ave., Beason, will be open starting on Thursday, Sept. 10.
26 Heartland students named to Phi Theta Kappa honor society
NORMAL — Heartland Community College's Alpha Omega Xi chapter of Phi Theta Kappa honor society recently welcomed 26 new members.
6 doctors joining OSF HealthCare, Chestnut Health Systems
OSF HealthCare and Chestnut Health Systems have welcomed six new family medicine resident doctors to Chestnut Family Health Center, 702 W. Chestnut St., in Bloomington.
Dr. Joseph “Joe” Leon Grabill
Dr. Joseph "Joe" Leon Grabill, 95, of Bloomington, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington, IL. Arrangements are pending at Calvert and Metzler Memor...