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Lauren Warnecke
ReporterLauren Warnecke is a reporter at WGLT. She joined the station as a correspondent in 2020 with a focus on arts and culture and became a full-time staff member in 2023. She has reviewed dance for the Chicago Tribune since 2017. Lauren lives in Normal and enjoys cooking, cycling and attempting to grow things in her backyard.
You can reach Lauren at lewarne@ilstu.edu.
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Experts will be on hand in Underwood Park to assist looking at nighttime bugs like moths and beetles under microscopes. The event is park of Normal Parks and Rec's month-long celebration of the town's green space.
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Tucked within a nondescript neighborhood of mid-century ranch homes is the house Tom Kirk built. Several years ago, Kirk, the former co-owner of Henson Disposal, started adding scrap metal sculptures to his home and yard.
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The 42-acre estate off Route 66 in Lexington has been on the market for nearly a year. Luxury auctioneer Concierge Auctions will collect online bids beginning Aug. 9.
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Young musicians learn to see and feel the music with mime masters at Illinois Chamber Music FestivalLaurie Willets and T. Daniel have spent their careers confronting stereotypes, creating full-length theatrical productions and abstract interpretations of classical music.
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Illinois native Melanie Holmes wrote 100 Things to Do in Illinois Before You Die after traveling the state's back roads during the COVID-19 pandemic—but she says it takes a lifetime to discover Illinois' best spots.
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Sunday's Euchre tournament at The Bistro raises funds for downtown Bloomington's upcoming Pridefest. And it's Parks and Recreation month—so get out there!
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The 1623 tragedy by William Shakespeare is the final play to open at Illinois Shakespeare festival this season. Survivor season 46 star Tevin Davis plays Ross.
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Sue McLaughlin will fill a vacancy left by Jeff Jurgens, who moved up to city manager in May. McLaughlin served as assistant city manager in Bloomington a decade ago, and was most recently city manager in Farmer City.
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Along with works by professional and avocational visual artists, nearly 150 west side youths have self-portraits hanging in the McLean County Arts Center gallery.
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The beloved Disney musical 'Mary Poppins' concludes Community Players' 101st season.