12+ hour, 37+ min ago  (129+ words) TV moms are in short supply in 2026 television. Bruce Miller, former editor of the Sioux City Journal, has covered entertainment for more than 40 years. A teacher at Chiddix Junior High School in Normal has been charged with grooming, three months…...

5+ hour, 37+ min ago  (144+ words) SPRINGFIELD " Non-teaching staff at Illinois State University have been on strike for three weeks and are growing frustrated at the lack of negotiations between the union and administrators. A new report from the National Institute for Early Education Research found…...

6+ hour, 33+ min ago  (129+ words) University High's Jocelyn Lewis anchors the 4x800 relay on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, during Intercity Track and Field at Bloomington High School. Reid Thompson of Thompson Family Farm in Colfax. University High's Emily Gross competes in high jump on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, during Intercity…...

12+ hour, 7+ min ago  (383+ words) The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Phoenix Suns 131-122 to complete their first-round series sweep and advance to the Western Conference semifinals. The Thunder, who are 12-0 in first-round games under coach Mark Daigneault, will face the Los Angeles Lakers or Houston…...

14+ hour, 22+ min ago  (334+ words) NORMAL " Heartland Community College will open its two-day Heartland Hawk Film Festival next month with a documentary exploring the Midwest's long relationship with tornadoes and extreme weather. Tree service crews were out in full force on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, clearing up…...

12+ hour, 7+ min ago  (152+ words) The Pantagraph Javascript is required to use this website. Live: King Charles visits Congress for a rare speech to promote US-UK unity NORMAL " Illinois State women's basketball coach Kristen Gillespie has added another capable 3-point shooter to her roster from…...

12+ hour, 37+ min ago  (125+ words) BLOOMINGTON" A man from Bloomington facing multiple offenses involving drugs has been released from custody. A teacher at Chiddix Junior High School in Normal has been charged with grooming, three months after Unit 5 placed him on administrative leave. A Mc…...

15+ hour, 7+ min ago  (185+ words) Pope Leo has called for Anglicans and Catholics to work to overcome differences, as he met with the first female Archbishop of Canterbury. The pontiff welcomed Dame Sarah Mullally, who is the top bishop in the Church of England, to…...

23+ hour, 36+ min ago  (1034+ words) Toledo Walleye defenseman Colin Swoyer (24) makes a face during a playoff game against the Bloomington Bison on Monday, April 27, 2026, at Grossinger Motors Arena. Toledo Walleye forward Cam Hausinger (9) says something to Bloomington Bison left wing Ayden Mac Donald (8) after exchanging…...

13+ hour, 37+ min ago  (217+ words) BLOOMINGTON'David Dudley of El Paso decided after 17 years in the corporate world of finance and accounting that he wanted a change, sohe bought a food truck. What: A food truck serving smash burgers and other fair around Bloomington-Normal and Central…...