Bloomington Parks and Rec

The National Weather Service office in Lincoln issued an extreme heat warning Tuesday that is in effect until midnight Thursday. All of Central and Southeast Illinois could see heat index values between 105 and 110 degrees Fahrenheit.

The City of Bloomington is seeking survey responses gathering feedback about the 134-year-old Miller Park Zoo's next chapter.

The Miller Park Zoo is welcoming a baby giant anteater. The pup entered the world in the early morning hours of June 16. Mother and pup are doing well.

One of the red pandas at the Miller Park Zoo in Bloomington has died. The zoo had two red pandas, a male and female both born at the zoo. The male, named Burma, died overnight Sunday, after an illness.

This weekend's offerings include two ways to beat the heat and a 10k run on the Mother Road.

The Bloomington City Council voted Wednesday night to invest nearly $2 million in keeping the city's police department technology updated, including body cameras, tasers, and digital evidence storage.

An agreement between the Town of Normal and Santa Claus’ North Pole Headquarters is bringing phone calls from Santa for children in the community.

Miller Park Zoo has introduced its newest residents. The zoo in Bloomington officially opened its DeBrazza monkey exhibit on Friday.

Nearly 100 people took up the city's offer to ask questions about early designs for Bloomington’s new pool and skateboard area planned for O’Neil Park.Set…

More public voices are needed to help decide the future of O’Neil Park in west Bloomington.The Bloomington Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department…