Good morning, Normal.

A home in Normal was extensively damaged by a fire, with no injuries reported thanks to the efforts of the Normal and Bloomington Fire Departments.

A house fire on the east side of Normal was extinguished with no injuries reported, according to the town's fire department.

The McLean County State's Attorney's Office alerts residents to scam calls demanding payment for non-existent debts, advising them to hang up and contact the police if victimized.

Colin S. Simpson was sentenced to 15 years for a March 2023 shooting in Normal, IL, after pleading guilty to attempted aggravated battery and firearm discharge.

This weekend in October 2024 features a Trace Adkins concert, Chuchito Valdes performing jazz, and the Tomes of Terror horror book meetup.

W. H. Knight Jr. has been appointed as the new chairman of State Farm's Board of Directors, succeeding Michael Tipsord, who retired.

ISU's College of Education hosted its 6th annual Future Teacher Conference to support and inspire the next generation of educators.

Central Illinois' pervasive bad odor is likely due to petrichor, a consequence of a dry autumn and minimal rainfall, according to a state climatologist.

Inclusive Special Needs Trick or Treating Event

Experience a fun and inclusive trick-or-treating event with designated rooms offering safe and allergy-friendly treats tailored for children with special needs.

Family Paint Night: Pumpkin Season

Experience an evening of creativity and fun with guided painting sessions while enjoying pizza and drinks at a spacious, family-friendly venue.

Overcoming Test Anxiety Workshop

Learn effective strategies to manage and overcome test anxiety in a supportive online workshop tailored for students.

Youngstown State Penguins vs. Illinois State Redbirds Football Game

Experience a thrilling college football matchup between the Youngstown State Penguins and the Illinois State Redbirds at Hancock Stadium.

IEEE Networking Event at Avanti's Italian Restaurant

Experience an informal networking opportunity for IEEE members and guests at Avanti's Italian Restaurant, fostering connections within the Central Illinois engineering community.

Effective Note Taking Workshop

Learn strategies for taking effective notes and reading textbooks actively, while exploring various methods for organizing your notes.

Study Skills and Test Taking Workshop

Learn effective strategies for creating personalized study tools and approaches to excel in various test formats.

Procrastination Domination Workshop

Learn strategies to prioritize, motivate yourself, and overcome procrastination habits in this engaging workshop.

Jingle Bell Run Central Illinois

Experience a festive celebration of fitness with events including a 5K Timed, 5K Untimed, 1 mile, and Virtual Jingler at the Heartland Community College.

Dine to Donate at Portillo's for Stevenson PTO

Experience a community fundraiser at Portillo's where a portion of sales will support the Stevenson Elementary PTO by using code PORTILLOS51 when ordering online.