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Mining disaster in Cherry was one of nation's worst
CHERRY -- Ernest Romanelli's work schedule kept him out of the mine at Cherry on Nov. 13, 1909, but his future wife's brother had to dig coal that day.
Nov 08, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
World War I veterans get their due
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Dozens of brown wool jackets worn by United States soldiers hang in rows in a glass case. Beneath each one is a card that identifies the man who wore it during World War I.
Nov 07, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Starved Rock falls flowing
Water, water everywhere is not so good for farmers trying to harvest crops. But the water is making waterfalls flow at Starved Rock State Park.
Nov 07, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Review: Players' actors fine in 'Pajama Game'
For 87 years, Community Players has been showcasing the skills of talented volunteers who devote a good eight weeks of their busy lives to bring quality entertainment to this community.
Nov 06, 2009 | 7:00 am | Loading…
Brad Paisley coming to U.S. Cellular Coliseum
Brad Paisley is coming back to Bloomington, but this time the country heavyweight who played at the McLean County Fair nine years ago will be on stage Jan. 24 at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum.
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Hudson library recalls Elbert Hubbard ahead of PBS documentary
HUDSON -- The Hudson Area Public Library will host a program Nov. 14 about Elbert Hubbard, founder of the influential arts community known as the Roycroft Campus, as a prelude to a PBS documentary about Hubbard airing later this month.
Nov 06, 2009 | 7:05 am | Loading…
New in theaters: 11/05/09
Theater key: GX = Galaxy 14; HM = Harvest Moon Twin Drive-In, Gibson City; LC = Lincoln Cinemas; NL = Normal Theater; PL = Palace Cinemas; PK = Parkway Cinemas; PR = Princess Theater, LeRoy; ST = Stadium 14; UN = University Cinemas
Nov 05, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
GO! Calendar 11/05/09
GO! consider it: Melissa Block, co-host of NPR's "All Things Considered," as well as the show's producer, ISU alum Brendan Banaszak, talk about their careers in a dinner-lecture Friday night in Bloomington's Doubletree Hotel.
Nov 05, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Local high school 'Idol' competition coming to ISU
NORMAL -- The Bloomington-Normal High School Idol competition will be Nov. 19 at ISU's Braden Auditorium. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; performances begin at 6 p.m.
Nov 05, 2009 | 1:45 pm | Loading…
Coliseum rocks out with country this weekend
It's a busy music weekend at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum, with back-to-back shows, first with Lynyrd Skynyrd and Rev Theory at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, followed by a country triple-header at 7:30 p.m. Sunday with Gary Allan, Jack Ingram and the Eli Young Band.
Nov 05, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Holiday movie preview: Digital doomsdays galore
A preview of the holiday blockbusters expected to bust blocks in area theaters between next weekend and year's end -- emphasis on the "expected" (release dates can, and will, change).
Nov 05, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Chicago and Illinois promote tourism access for all
CHICAGO -- The "Easy Access Chicago" travel guide helps ease the way for disabled travelers to the Windy City's many attractions.
Nov 01, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Henry B&B tops again in survey
Denny & Jan Reed of Mission Oak Inn, a country bed and breakfast in Henry, recently were named Innkeeper of the Year in the United States in the annual Best of BedandBreakfast. com Awards 2009-2010.
Nov 01, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
GO! Calendar 10/29/09
GO!hst office: Check out the gory story on D2 for a prickly preview of the horrific happenings this way-out weekend in Pantagraphland.
Oct 29, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
New in theaters: 10/29/09
Theater key: GX = Galaxy 14; HM = Harvest Moon Twin Drive-In, Gibson City; LC = Lincoln Cinemas; NL = Normal Theater; PL = Palace Cinemas; PK = Parkway Cinemas; PR = Princess Theater, LeRoy; ST = Stadium 14; UN = University Cinemas
Oct 29, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Christian musician Michael W. Smith brings 'New Hallelujah Tour' to B-N
At 52, Michael W. Smith may seem a bit young in the tooth to be looked upon as The Old Man of contemporary Christian music. But the facts bear this view out. Sort of.
Oct 29, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Lots of scary fun brewing in Central Illinois
With a certain pagan holiday landing smack on a Saturday this year, the entire weekend is looking pretty darned gruesome. Here are some of the horrific highlights for Halloween 2009.
Oct 29, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Environmental changes are taking a toll on birds
BLOOMINGTON -- Birds serve as an early warning system when invisible danger lurks in the environment.
Oct 25, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Peoria gets 'adventure' nod from Geographic
National Geographic has named Peoria one of the Best 100 Adventure Towns in the U.S. It was the only town in Illinois to make the list. The magazine cited "Peoria's fresh set of forest-lined single track (mountain bike trails)." They have "made it a new Midwest hub, thanks to the Peoria A…
Oct 25, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Review: 'Into the Blood' at ISU masterful
Running through Sunday at Illinois State University, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan Lori-Parks' "Into the Blood" paints a tragic picture of an unwed mother, mired in poverty, who has run out of options.
Oct 23, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Bloomington man inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame
BLOOMINGTON -- Veteran Bloomington bluesman Steve "The Harp" Mehlberg has been inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in Memphis as the first-ever Education Ambassador, a new category for 2010.
Oct 23, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Opening in theaters: Week of 10/22/09
Theater key: GX = Galaxy 14; HM = Harvest Moon Twin Drive-In, Gibson City; LC = Lincoln Cinemas; NL = Normal Theater; PL = Palace Cinemas; PK = Parkway Cinemas; PR = Princess Theater, LeRoy; ST = Stadium 14; UN = University Cinemas
Oct 22, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
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