Following a lengthy transition period, Michelle Conger is embracing her new role as CEO of the OSF HealthCare system. Conger, who joined OSF in 1994, moved into the network’s top leadership position following Bob Sehring’s retirement early this month.

In the Bloomington-Normal community, there is a significant need for Spanish-speaking volunteer translators. Organizations such as Illinois State University’s Sigma Delta Pi (the National Spanish Honor Society) and Wesley United Methodist Church and community members who volunteer independently are helping fill this need for translating and interpreting.

Normal Citizen of the Year Adam Nielsen is living with early onset Alzheimer's disease. He and his wife Dayna Brown are doing so publicly and intentionally, as support to others who may be going through the same thing and as part of an advocacy effort.

The "Taking Steps to End Child Abuse Color Run" is in its 16th year this April. It is held in the memory of Duncan and Jack Leichtenberg of LeRoy, the 2009 victims of childhood domestic violence.

A nonprofit is partnering with a Bloomington family to bring awareness of resources for families navigating autism. Leo Egbers was diagnosed with autism shortly before he drowned in a pond behind his home in 2024.

A new Illinois bill would establish a state grant program to pay for abortions for uninsured or underinsured people. The grant money would come from funds set aside from Affordable Care Act plans.

In a mix of local, national and international affairs, kids wonder how the news of the world will affect them. Stephanie Barisch is a mental health professional guiding parents on how to talk to their children about news events.

The Bloomington City Council on Monday approved an agreement with Carle Health and Deneen Brothers Farms that paves the way for the regional medical campus on 35 acres within the Empire Business Park.

Despite local and national struggles of the health care industry, Dr. Robert Cavagnol, new president of Carle Health's central region, hopes to continue making advances at the Bloomington-Normal health care provider.

The new director will need to pick up the responsibilities including managing the department, its programs, budgets, large-scale initiatives and public engagement.