Sound Ideas

Leaders with Young Republican groups in Central Illinois say they felt a deep connection to the slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk and that his death will further galvanize his movement.

Abby Tighe was fired from her "dream" job in overdose prevention at the Centers for Disease Control in February. That's when the Trump administration fired all probationary workers at the health agency.

Former White House Chief of Staff Andrew Card, forever known for whispering to President George W. Bush in a Florida classroom on the morning of 9/11, says the famous image stands as a call to honor the lives lost that day.

The coordinated display, arranged on each of the museum's three floors, includes rarely seen items surrounding the theme of death and funerary customs.

Steve Vogel made a career out of telling other people's stories. Now he's telling his.

Lifelong Access hosted a Golden Hammer event on Tuesday to update the public on the former Pantagraph building the agency is renovating.

Bloomington Mayor Dan Brady is trying to reassure citizens concerned about potential changes in zoning.

In an effort to modernize wastewater treatment, the Bloomington-Normal Water Reclamation District [BNWRD] and Illinois State University’s Center for a Sustainable Water Future are forming a partnership to bring green infrastructure directly to Twin City residents.

A new Bloomington-based nonprofit — Maddie's HOPE [Helping Other People with Epilepsy] — is raising funds to create a support network in the area. The group is hosting an all-ages bowling event on Sept. 21, at Pheasant Lanes.

John Kitover is a former Internal Revenue Service employee who worked in project and facilities management. He previously served for four years in the Army National Guard. He resigned from his job in May to run full time in the district of central and northwestern Illinois.