Scenic designer and professor John C. Stark has retired after 32 years at the helm of Illinois State University's scenic design program. In this career retrospective, Stark notes crossing paths with legendary faculty at the beginning of his tenure and other notable memories.
The director of Ewing Cultural Center has some advice if you’re planning to visit the historic property in Bloomington to take prom photos this spring. The first tip: Call ahead to make sure it’s open for you.
Arbiter sides with Carbondale's COVID-19 vaccine mandate An arbitrator has sided with an Illinois city on its COVID-19 vaccine policy. The policy requires employees of the city of Carbondale to be fully vaccinated again.
Christmas at the Mansions Christmas at the Mansions Tour in Bloomington-Normal features two historic mansions, the David Davis Mansion and Ewing Manor. We invite you to step back in time and see how Christmas was celebrated in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Proceeds from the event help sustain education and preservations programs for the two mansions. Parking is available on the grounds of the David Davis Mansion and across the street from Ewing Manor in the parking lot of St. John's Lutheran Church.