Religion

Bloomington Central Catholic High School Assistant Principal Lauren Booth happened to be in Rome when Pope Francis died Monday. She shared with WGLT her thoughts of Pope Francis and how he impacted Central Catholic and young people in general.

Central Catholic will hold a Mass to pray for Francis' soul during school Wednesday.

The McLean County Historical Society announced the recipients of the 2025 History Makers Awards Wednesday at the McLean County Museum of History.

The Islamic Center of McLean County continues to expand as Ramadan observances comes to a close.

Catholic groups including parishes, schools and social service agencies are the biggest recipients of donations and other payments from campaign committees, along with organizations identifying as Baptist.

Eddie Perkins was previously a roving minister at McLean County Jail and ministers to the congregation of Bridge of Hope Church in Normal.

White Horse Academy, a private Christian school in Normal, plans to open this fall. Head of School and Teacher Sarah Fletcher and School Board President Drew Martin said White Horse’s specific style of education differs from what other schools in the area offer.

An Ohio-based nonprofit is starting a new chapter in Eureka, with the goal of offering an off-campus, privately-funded Bible class, during the school day.

Two months after being displaced by extensive vandalism, members of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in west Bloomington will return to their church on Sunday.

Senior pastor Timothy Mark Harris said a baseball bat had been used to cause damage and break six to seven windows, a monitor and components for the church’s microphone and sound system. Additionally, two fire extinguishers were used to coat the sanctuary and hallway. The basement and bathroom also were damaged.