The Illinois Symphony Orchestra [ISO] opens its 2026-27 season this week with some of classical music's spookiest selections. The orchestra plays at Illinois State University on Halloween night, officially christening the Performing Arts Center's Carole and Jerry Ringer Stage.

The Illinois Symphony Orchestra [ISO] opens its 2026-27 season this week with some of classical music's spookiest selections. The orchestra plays at Illinois State University on Halloween night, officially christening the Performing Arts Center's Carole and Jerry Ringer Stage.

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Illinois Symphony Orchestra trying something spooky on a bigger stage

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Illinois State University President Aondover Tarhule said administrators "have work to do" to restore trust and respect among some university employees after contentious union negotiations and ongoing contract talks. Tarhule also spoke with WGLT about ISU’s enrollment and efforts to improve its student retention rate.

Illinois State University President Aondover Tarhule said administrators "have work to do" to restore trust and respect among some university employees after contentious union negotiations and ongoing contract talks. Tarhule also spoke with WGLT about ISU&rsquo;s enrollment and efforts to improve its student retention rate.

ISU president says there's still 'work to do' to regain trust among employees amid labor unrest

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In Bloomington-Normal, several drive-thru only coffee spots have popped up in the past few years. Bloom's opened in late 2019 at the site of the former Bevande. Jasper's Java, Scooters Coffee, and Dutch Bros have all opened since 2023. Normal is planning a fifth location called 7 Brew on East College Avenue.

In Bloomington-Normal, several drive-thru only coffee spots have popped up in the past few years. Bloom's opened in late 2019 at the site of the former Bevande. Jasper's Java, Scooters Coffee, and Dutch Bros have all opened since 2023. Normal is planning a fifth location called 7 Brew on East College Avenue.

'Midwest nice' draws customers as B-N adds more drive-thru coffee shops

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Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me! host Peter Sagal isn’t afraid to play favorites when it comes to Illinois State University’s long roster of celebrity alumni, including Jane Lynch, Laurie Metcalf, John Malkovich, Sean Hayes and Craig Robinson. His favorite right now is Brendan Hunt, who plays Coach Beard on the Apple TV series Ted Lasso. But that’s just because Hunt has agreed to join Sagal during a live episode of Wait Wait that will be taped Nov. 12 at ISU’s Braden Auditorium. Hunt is an ISU theatre grad from 1996.

Wait Wait &hellip; Don&rsquo;t Tell Me! host Peter Sagal isn&rsquo;t afraid to play favorites when it comes to Illinois State University&rsquo;s long roster of celebrity alumni, including Jane Lynch, Laurie Metcalf, John Malkovich, Sean Hayes and Craig Robinson.&nbsp;His favorite right now is Brendan Hunt, who plays Coach Beard on the Apple TV series Ted Lasso. But that&rsquo;s just because Hunt has agreed to join Sagal during a live episode of Wait Wait that will be taped Nov. 12 at ISU&rsquo;s Braden Auditorium. Hunt is an ISU theatre grad from 1996.

Peter Sagal and 'Wait Wait' bring 'This is NPR' to Normal on Nov. 12

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Illinois Symphony Orchestra trying something spooky on a bigger stage

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