Longtime members of the Penguin Project of McLean County are returning to new roles as part of the organization’s debut community theater program for adults aged 22 and above with disabilities. Night of the Macabre opens at 7 p.m. Friday at the Astroth Community Education Center auditorium at Heartland Community College in Normal with a pay-what-you-can performance. Additional shows set are set for 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.

Longtime members of the Penguin Project of McLean County are returning to new roles as part of the organization&rsquo;s debut community theater program for adults aged 22 and above with disabilities.&nbsp;Night of the Macabre opens at 7 p.m. Friday at the Astroth Community Education Center auditorium at Heartland Community College in Normal with a pay-what-you-can performance. Additional shows set are set for 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.

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Penguin Project of McLean County features debut grown-up cast in a show packed with spooky, silly fun

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Journalist Scott Pelley said he hasn’t watched 60 Minutes since he was fired four months ago for challenging the show’s new leadership and sticking up for its independence — and that he probably would’ve quit by now even if he hadn’t been fired.

Pelley, one of the most accomplished and recognizable journalists in the U.S., will visit Illinois State University on Tuesday night for a Presidential Speaker Series appearance. It’s free and open to the public.

Journalist Scott Pelley said he hasn&rsquo;t watched 60 Minutes since he was fired four months ago for challenging the show&rsquo;s new leadership and sticking up for its independence &mdash; and that he probably would&rsquo;ve quit by now even if he hadn&rsquo;t been fired.
Pelley, one of the most accomplished and recognizable journalists in the U.S., will visit Illinois State University on Tuesday night for a Presidential Speaker Series appearance. It&rsquo;s free and open to the public.

Ahead of ISU visit, former '60 Minutes' correspondent Scott Pelley says 'there is no democracy without journalism'

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A new Spanish-language mental health podcast based in Bloomington-Normal aims to help the community understand how to deal with stress.

A new Spanish-language mental health podcast based in Bloomington-Normal aims to help the community understand how to deal with stress.

A B-N physician's new Spanish-language podcast aims to share tools for coping with stress

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Democrats in McLean County find themselves in an unusual position heading into this election. For the first time, the party is looking to hold on to power on the county board. McLean County's main governing body had historically been led by Republicans. That is, until 2024, when Democrats won a majority of seats on the 20-member board. Democrats hold 12 seats, all in Bloomington-Normal.

Democrats in McLean County find themselves in an unusual position heading into this election.&nbsp;For the first time, the party is looking to hold on to power on the county board.&nbsp;McLean County's main governing body had historically been led by Republicans. That is, until 2024, when Democrats won a majority of seats on the 20-member board. Democrats hold 12 seats, all in Bloomington-Normal.

For the first time, McLean County Democrats seek to defend majority control

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Penguin Project of McLean County features debut grown-up cast in a show packed with spooky, silly fun

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