The farm bureau said renovations will take place over the next three years. Funding will go toward upgrades, maintenance and new improvements to keep the fairgrounds in good condition.

The first of three First Fridays is in June, with cover bands performing popular hits across decades and genres on the BCPA lawn.

The orchestra's dual presence in Bloomington-Normal and Springfield, plus the 100th anniversary of the Mother Road in 2026, present a perfect opportunity to debut Michelle Isaac's 'Reverie on the Mother Road.'

The sketch comedy legend turned action star Bob Odenkirk brought a sneak peek of his new movie Normal to the Normal Theater on Thursday for a sold-out crowd.

Normal Public Library Director John Fischer said they hope to be an example to other community organizations that sustainability is possible. The Sustainable Libraries Initiative has been pursued by just 100 North American libraries.

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

With support from a Healing Illinois grant, the Bloomington-Normal-based opera company is producing several months of programing centering Black composers and stories in the genre.

The exhibition is on view at the McLean County Arts Center alongside the center's popular emerging artist exhibition—something curator George Woodworth calls "huge" for the artists' journeys through and out of addiction.

The actor and comedian Bob Odenkirk will visit Normal next week for a preview screening of his new film "Normal," and yes, it's happening at the Normal Theater. Here's what we know about the availability of tickets day-of at the theater's box office.

Historian Barry McNealy teaches high school history and works with the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. He'll give a public talk at Eureka College on March 27.

Actor Bob Odenkirk will appear in person April 2 at the Normal Theater to talk about his new film "Normal." After a 7 p.m. screening, Odenkirk will be joined on stage by screenwriter Derek Kolstad for a discussion about the movie.

The Bloomington-based singer-songwriter has produced his first record with a label—and the first with his touring band, the Fieldnotes. They'll play the Castle Theatre on March 28.