Megan Spoerlein

For the first time in more than 200 years, two specific broods of cicadas will be emerging from the ground at the same time.

A service club in Normal has helped save countless lives by limiting the spread of malaria. Drake Zimmerman of the Normal Rotary Club launched the Malaria Project over 30 years ago after seeing a new medicine that cures the tropical disease.

In partnership with the national competitive gaming league Generation Esports, students from Unit 5 esports were given the opportunity to have hands-on experience building gaming computers for their team in the district’s esports computer lab at Normal West High School.

John Stephens of Normal loves spending time with kids, but kids don’t know they’re spending time with him. That’s because this time of year Stephens wears a big, fluffy, white beard, and a red suit and hat.

Vehicle thefts continue to increase in Illinois, and Bloomington-Normal is no exception. Bloomington Police spokesperson Bryce Janssen said car thefts rose 25% this year in the city.

More than 100 protesters marched in Uptown Normal and on the Illinois State University campus to protest Israeli military attacks in Gaza.

Community blood center ImpactLife is introducing mixed reality technology that may help put anxious donors at ease when they give blood.

A recent survey shows over half of dog owners question whether the rabies vaccine is safe, effective or useful. Dr. Bernie Bleem says he doesn’t force owners to vaccinate their pets.

Bloomington Police say the department will try to track down the owner of any weapons that are listed in a database as stolen. He said all other weapons will be destroyed.

A recently formed club, the Blo/No Teen Girls Travel Club, is taking its first trip next June to Italy.