McLean County Museum Of History

There is not much prairie left in Illinois. Once, there was a waving sea of tall perennial flowers and grasses across much of the state. Now there is .01% of the original prairie left in Illinois.

A 19th century Bloomington doctor was a respected physician who was accused of stealing corpses.

A 19th century Bloomington doctor was a respected physician who was accused of stealing corpses.

The National Liver and Kidney Cure was said to be made from vegetables and herbs—and may have had some alcohol in it for an extra kick. It was made right here in Normal.

The McLean County Museum of History is reopening just in time for the first outdoor farmers’ market of the season.“The museum will be prepared to deliver…

On this month's episode of McHistory, you'll meet Florence Mae Risser Funk of Bloomington, who played a key role in getting women the right to…

After the atrocities against people of color in 2020, Chicago-based experimental sound artist Allen Moore wanted to find a way to mark the moment.“I think…

As protests swelled over the summer after the death of George Floyd, the country was forced to confront some of its most problematic monuments. Statues of…

A new community project aims to take a snapshot of life in McLean County during the coronavirus pandemic.The "#12MonthsIn6Words” project is a partnership…