Robyn Skaggs

Among the 14 recipients were two in Central Illinois: $84,855.01 to the ParkLands Foundation in McLean and Woodford counties, and $92,047.20 to the Friends of Sangamon Valley in Mason County.

Young at Heartland, Heartland Theatre’s senior acting troupe, will present its Senior Summer Showcases at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, and 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18.

The meeting held at Grace Church Activity Center in Normal also recognized local first responders who had been nominated by their superiors, colleagues or fellow citizens.

Kobe Brent and Emily Melton were crowned 2024 Homecoming King and Queen for LeRoy High School on Wednesday night.

DECATUR — The Decatur Fire Department responded on Saturday night to a basement fire in a duplex at 353 N. Illinois St.

BLOOMINGTON — While much of the Southeast struggles to recover from Hurricane Helene, followed up just two weeks later by Hurricane Milton, a Bloomington woman will be hitting the road with a trailer full of much-needed supplies.

NORMAL — As of Thursday, Normal Avenue is closed from Locust Street to Willow Street due to utility installation, the Town of Normal said this week.

The Picklr, an indoor pickleball facility, will open Saturday, Oct. 26, at 1503 E. College Ave. in Normal.

The store at Empire and Veterans will be separated into about 200 different spaces of varying sizes, with vendors being able to rent out spaces to sell their goods.

Jan Egbers and Jim Bob Morris contributed funds to the Vision Campaign to create an endowed wellness counselor position at the school.