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Toni Tucker departs after 14 years as the primary steward of the estate's home and gardens in Bloomington, part of a collective 38 years with Illinois State University.

"The Two Gentlemen of Verona" is taking the stage at Illinois Shakespeare Festival, bringing a dog along to help tell the timeless story of betrayal, friendship and forgiveness.

The Illinois Shakespeare Festival has announced its 2026 season, featuring two Shakespeare plays and, for the first time, an American classic.

The festival's three productions—The Importance of Being Earnest, A Midsummer Night's Dream and Hamlet—run in rotation through Aug. 2.

It is the first season for artistic director Robert Quinlan, whose history with the Illinois Shakespeare Festival began in 2013.

Bloomington native Matthew Curry makes his annual pilgrimage to the Castle. Plus more holiday magic all around town.

Saturday is the final day for Rader Family Farms' B.Y.O.Flashlight night maze.

The final two tours of the season are coming up at Ewing Cultural Center.

"Macbeth" was last produced at the Illinois Shakespeare Festival in 2013. The so-called Scottish play was originally scheduled for 2020 and is only now finding its way back into rotation.

For 46 years, the Illinois Shakespeare Festival has brought the works of the Bard to Bloomington-Normal residents — and beyond.