The Illinois Symphony Orchestra will bring a visually inspired performance to the stage, featuring world-renowned pianist Jeremy Denk playing a rarely-performed concerto, plus a U.S. premiere by Bernd Richard Deutsch.

MIOpera is pulling out all the stops with its cast of singers and actors for its production of Handel’s Semele. The show marks a new collaboration with the Baroque Artists of Champaign-Urbana, appearing in both sets of twin cities this weekend.

The Austin-based indie folk rocker returns to Bloomington this week for one night at the Castle Theatre.

The Illinois Symphony Orchestra opens its season this week with some of classical music's spookiest selections. The orchestra plays at Illinois State University on Halloween night, officially christening its newly enlarged concert hall stage.

"Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me!" host Peter Sagal tells WGLT that the "Not My Job" celebrity guest will be ISU alum Brendan Hunt. The panelists will include fan favorite Paula Poundstone.

Miller Park Zoo announced Friday the deaths of 9-year-old Pallas's cat Nozomi, and 9-year-old China, a red panda. Staff said both animals' health had begun to decline after lengthy treatments and monitoring had been administered.

WGLT visited the creative team behind one of the best Halloween houses in Bloomington, located at 516 S. Clayton St. They're hosting a community night on Friday from 4-8 p.m.

The Logan County town is home to the American Giants Museum, touted as the country's largest collection of restored larger-than-life fiberglass statues. Next month, Atlanta adds a UFO-shaped Futuro House to its roadside attractions.

The McLean County-based theater troupe for people with disabilities is working to provide unrestricted access to the performing arts. Their debut show with an adult cast, Night of the Macabre, opens this weekend.

Leaf turning appears to be slightly behind schedule this year, with peak fall colors coming as soon as next week. Other predictions say it could take a little longer than that — but don't wait until November.

Tourism in Illinois has a $88 billion impact on the state's economy. Not only does it generate money, but it also provides tax relief, jobs and municipal revenue. VisitBN has now secured nearly $500K through three State of Illinois grant programs for fiscal year 2027 to invest in McLean County's tourism industry.

Candace Summers' new book "Mourning in McLean" will be available for purchase at several events this week in the Twin Cities, including a presenatation hosted at the Bloomington Public Library.