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The Mother of all “Battles of the Bands” took place in Harlem’s Savoy Ballroom 80 years ago on the night of May 11th, 1937. Benny Goodman’s popular swing…

Four harmonizing saxophones in Woody Herman’s 1947 jazz band recorded a song called “Four Brothers” and changed Woody’s fortunes for decades to come. The…

Erroll Garner, Jane Monheit, Fats Waller and Ella Fitzgerald headline this week’s Radio Munson, along with Stan Kenton’s famous recording of “September…

Saxophonist Paul Desmond gets a featured spot on this week’s Radio Munson, along with sides from Linda Ronstadt, Lionel Hampton, Peggy Lee, and Louie…

The Twin Cities Ballet celebrates 35 years of performing The Nutcracker ballet in Bloomington/Normal.Braden Auditorium hosts the performances of the…

There are a lot of reasons for wasted food, the least of which is children pushing away before forking some broccoli.In this edition of our gardening…

It's what you need to know to start your day for Thursday, July 25, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about more bad news for one of Bloomington-Normal's most…

It's what you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, July 23, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about the Bloomington City Council rejecting a request for a…

It's what you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about new Bloomington Police Chief Dan Donath. Plus, a…

It's what you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about a Democrat running for County Auditor. Plus, Illinois…