Illinois State University leaders are urging the campus to commit to change and remain flexible as the university implements a new budgeting process that could significantly re-allocate program funds.

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It's launch day for a new movie theater in the Twin Cities. Golden Ticket Cinemas’ first Illinois location opens Friday evening in the former home of New Vision Theaters on Bloomington's far east side.

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Bloomington-Normal photographer Jason Reblando's next book is partially an immigration story.

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On today's episode, ISU's president says the university needs better budget planning after needing to make major cuts last year, a photographer from ISU reworks century old photos and restores dignity to his family's native land and a new theater opens in Bloomington that's about a lot more than just the movies.

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A group of students, educators and labor leaders has called on Gov. JB Pritzker to release discretionary funds for higher education.

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Bloomington Mayor Dan Brady doesn't think a close city council vote to dedicate grocery sales tax money to infrastructure is the result of inconsistent messaging.

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On today's episode, Bloomington's mayor considers a city tax on groceries to pay for roads a good compromise, college students at ISU and elsewhere call on the governor to offer higher education a lifeline, and some McLean County schools look to strengthen civics education.

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Bloomington Fire Chief Cory Matheny says the department has seen a more than 30% increase in fire and ambulance calls in the last five years, without additional staffing. He says that has caused a strain.

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