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Miller Park Zoo to reopen Katthoefer Building
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — Miller Park Zoo will soon be reopening the Katthoefer Animal Building to the public after being closed for over four years. According to a Miller Park Zoo news release, the building has been closed since March of 2020 due to animal welfare concerns during the pandemic.
3 things to do this weekend: Swing dancing, bug watching and country at the Castle
Here are 3 things to do for the weekend of July 26-28, 2024, curated by WGLT's Lauren Warnecke. You can find more coverage on our Datebook - Arts & Music page or by subscribing to WGLT's Weekend Scoop email newsletter, which goes out every Friday. Cut a rug: The Twin...
McHistory: 'Cousin Emmy' was a pioneer of country and roots music
Bloomington-Normal and McLean County are not really known as a cradle of country music. But there was this one time...in the 1930s. Cynthia May Carver, better known by her stage name “Cousin Emmy,” was a pioneer in country and roots music during the golden age of radio from the 1930s to the 1960s.
Win VIP Tickets to Cooper Alan and Drew Baldridge at Streator Fest
B104 has your chance to be a VIP and score tickets to see Cooper Alan and Drew Baldridge at Streatorfest on Friday August 2nd!. Tune in with Buck Stevens at 2:20 (7/29 – 8/2) to win a pair of VIP tickets to the concert! Listen for the cue to call at 2:20pm, caller 9 at 309-821-1041 when you hear it will WIN a pair of VIP tickets. As always, general admission is FREE to all the concerts, but VIP tickets get you closest to the stage; your VIP ticket comes with an exclusive lanyard, has its own restrooms and bars, and includes a 21+ wristband.
The Quirky Retro Diner In Illinois Where You Can Dine Next To Elvis Or Marilyn Monroe
Tucked away in the charming town of Le Roy, Illinois, lies a hidden gem that transports you straight back to the golden age of rock ‘n’ roll. Woody’s 50’s Diner is a quirky retro-themed eatery that not only offers delicious American comfort food. It also provides...
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