Electric vehicles catch fire at Rivian’s Normal plant
Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Mike Smith
Normal Fire Department crews battled a blaze at the Rivian plant parking lot Saturday night.
Toys for Tots held the first ever Santas of Summer parking lot party
Updated: Aug. 24, 2024 at 9:02 PM CDT
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By Sela Estill
The organization is looking to promote the campaign before the holiday season approaches
An artist at Culture Fest says Bible verses inspire some of her work
Updated: Aug. 24, 2024 at 8:41 PM CDT
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By Sela Estill
Ramona Kendrick traveled all the way from Texas to share her art with McLean County
Gamma Phi Circus takes the stage again at Sweet Corn Circus
Updated: Aug. 24, 2024 at 8:14 PM CDT
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By Sela Estill
A member of Gamma Phi Circus calls this performance "bittersweet"
Town of Normal searching for new solutions to reduce ammonia in drinking water
Updated: Aug. 23, 2024 at 6:38 PM CDT
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By Sam Matheny
Current ammonia levels do not make consuming drinking water unsafe, said Normal's water department director.
Paint found dumped into Bloomington creek
Updated: Aug. 23, 2024 at 11:57 AM CDT
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By Mike Smith
Fire crews tracked the paint through a storm drainage system to Gill Street.
Raised in Bloomington, ex-GOP congressman given primetime role to blast Trump in DNC’s final night
Updated: Aug. 22, 2024 at 10:12 PM CDT
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By Howard Packowitz
Republican Adam Kinzinger speaks at the DNC
Man charged with sexually assaulting minor in Bloomington
Updated: Aug. 22, 2024 at 5:03 PM CDT
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By Howard Packowitz
George Kirkwood is charged with sexually assaulting a minor
Teen girl dies after medical emergency at Normal West High School
Updated: Aug. 22, 2024 at 4:49 PM CDT
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By Jason Howell and Mike Smith
The 15-year-old girl was taken to a local hospital and later pronounced deceased.
Bloomington-Normal YMCA partners with Girls on the Run Central Illinois to mentor, inspire girls
Updated: Aug. 22, 2024 at 4:35 PM CDT
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By Gianna Njau
“It’s teaching them how to deal with hard things and showing how they can grow."
Bloomington receives federal funds to continue road project
Updated: Aug. 22, 2024 at 2:58 PM CDT
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By Skylar Collins
The city received $2 million in federal funds.
Jury finds man not guilty of sexual assault in an ISU dorm
Updated: Aug. 21, 2024 at 8:23 PM CDT
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By Howard Packowitz
Jordan McMath faced up to 60 years in prison had he been convicted.
Bloomington stepdad charged with breaking toddler’s arm, causing other injuries
Updated: Aug. 21, 2024 at 5:30 PM CDT
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By Howard Packowitz
Giovanni Rodriguez, 27, detained before his trial
Heartland Community College to borrow up to $35.3 million for Workforce Development Center, other projects
Updated: Aug. 20, 2024 at 11:08 PM CDT
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By Madison Porter
College adopts borrowing plan that won't raise the property tax rate.
Normal Town Council approves $7.7 million in construction costs for new fire station
Updated: Aug. 20, 2024 at 5:05 PM CDT
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By Gianna Njau
On Monday, the town council voted unanimously to approve the $7.7 million number 2 station
Company’s competitor hires Rivian’s manufacturing chief
Updated: Aug. 20, 2024 at 3:52 PM CDT
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By Howard Packowitz
Tim Fallon to become head of manufacturing at Stellantis
Shooting violated council member’s ‘sacred space’
Updated: Aug. 19, 2024 at 9:18 PM CDT
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By Howard Packowitz
A bullet hit Bloomington Alderwoman Mollie Ward’s home Friday night
Former WTVP leader embezzled more than $375K, reports show
Updated: Aug. 19, 2024 at 5:04 PM CDT
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By Mike Smith, Liz Lape and Lizzie Seils
State’s Attorney had enough evidence to file criminal charges against Matuszak
Man injured after shooting in Bloomington
Updated: Aug. 19, 2024 at 11:40 AM CDT
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By Jason Howell
A nearby home was also damaged from gunfire.
A game, set, match win for those who played in the Special Olympics Illinois Tennis Tournament
Updated: Aug. 18, 2024 at 6:53 PM CDT
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By Gianna Njau
Nearly 100 athletes from across Illinois participated in Special Olympics tennis tournament
Shooting injures man in Bloomington
Updated: Aug. 16, 2024 at 10:43 PM CDT
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By Howard Packowitz
Shooting near Graham and Roosevelt northwest of Downtown Bloomington
Bloomington woman chosen to sing national anthem at a White Sox game
Updated: Aug. 16, 2024 at 9:20 PM CDT
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By Taylor Fleming
Destinee Feliciano teaches at Tri-Valley High School in Downs.
Rivian ‘temporarily’ halts delivery van production due to part shortage
Updated: Aug. 16, 2024 at 5:38 PM CDT
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By Howard Packowitz
Rivian makes delivery vans for Amazon
Construction costs rise almost 57% for Normal’s proposed east side fire station
Updated: Aug. 16, 2024 at 4:19 PM CDT
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By Howard Packowitz
New fire station now expected to cost just over $7.7 million.
Woman alleging sexual harassment at Rivian files second suit against contractor at Normal plant
Updated: Aug. 15, 2024 at 8:51 PM CDT
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By Lizzie Seils
The female employee claimed sexual harassment was a near-daily occurence.
Man charged with breaking girlfriend’s nose, causing concussion
Updated: Aug. 15, 2024 at 7:48 PM CDT
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By Howard Packowitz
Jordan D. Bailey ordered to remain in jail before trial
Anti-war protesters’ lawsuit against ISU moves to federal court
Updated: Aug. 15, 2024 at 6:48 PM CDT
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By Howard Packowitz and Madison Porter
Students charged criminally with trespassing have filed a lawsuit against the university
Lawmakers, labor leaders talk boosting trades with federal dollars in Bloomington
Updated: Aug. 14, 2024 at 7:38 PM CDT
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By Sela Estill
Trade experts in the Twin Cities spoke about using federal funds to improve the trades.
From junk to jewels: Central Illinois college students claim recycled items for free
Updated: Aug. 14, 2024 at 5:36 PM CDT
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By Sam Matheny
TVs, microwaves, shoes, futons and other items were free to take
Family displaced after unattended cooking fire in Bloomington
Updated: Aug. 14, 2024 at 3:32 PM CDT
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By Jason Howell
The fire was confined to the kitchen and extinguished with less than 100 gallons of water.
Bloomington’s historic Evergreen Cemetery Walk coming to an end
Updated: Aug. 14, 2024 at 3:30 PM CDT
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By Mike Smith
There are many reasons this will be the last “Cem Walk.”
Bloomington man charged with trying to kill ex-wife with children present
Updated: Aug. 13, 2024 at 4:55 PM CDT
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By Howard Packowitz
Steven J. Barton charged with attempted murder, aggravated battery, and domestic battery
Central Illinois Regional Airport announces 12-week road rehab
Updated: Aug. 12, 2024 at 4:16 PM CDT
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By Jason Howell and Taylor Fleming
CIRA said the rehab of the roadway will be in four phases and is expected to last around 12 weeks.
LL Flooring to close Bloomington, East Peoria stores
Updated: Aug. 12, 2024 at 3:18 PM CDT
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By Mike Smith
The company announced it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Normal Apartment complex hit by gunfire
Updated: Aug. 11, 2024 at 11:22 AM CDT
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By 25News Now
When officers arrived, the found evidence of gunfire, but no injuries were reported.
9-year old hosts her first-ever walk to help other kids with epilepsy
Updated: Aug. 10, 2024 at 4:39 PM CDT
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By Sela Estill
Maddie Quinn is advocating for more resources for other kids battling the illness
Dozens of high school athletes gather to raise money for Special Olympic athletes
Updated: Aug. 10, 2024 at 4:18 PM CDT
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By Sela Estill
Event organizers say the fundraising goal of $10,000 was exceeded
Bloomington man jailed on ‘Super X’ drug charges
Updated: Aug. 9, 2024 at 7:44 PM CDT
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By Howard Packowitz
40-years in prison is the maximum sentence for Super X convictions
Bloomington girl with epilepsy hosting walk to help other children with condition
Updated: Aug. 9, 2024 at 5:35 PM CDT
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By Liz Lape
Maddie's Walk for Epilepsy will be held Saturday morning Aug. 10 at Bloomington's White Oak Park
Man from Normal sentenced to prison for possession of child p*rnography
Updated: Aug. 9, 2024 at 4:35 PM CDT
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By Howard Packowitz
Andrew F. Bachman pleaded guilty in May
Government panel backs Rivian’s expansion plans to build R2 EVs
Updated: Aug. 8, 2024 at 9:48 PM CDT
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By Howard Packowitz
New 1.1 million square foot building is included in expansion plans
Downtown transit center, parking deck a step closer to reality
Updated: Aug. 8, 2024 at 8:21 PM CDT
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By Howard Packowitz
Transit center and parking deck would replace the aging Market Street garage
What health experts in McLean County want you to know about West Nile virus
Updated: Aug. 8, 2024 at 5:54 PM CDT
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By Sela Estill
Five humans in Illinois have West Nile Virus
Man released from jail after pleading guilty to 2016 rape attempt in Normal
Updated: Aug. 8, 2024 at 5:08 PM CDT
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By Howard Packowitz
Jonathan Bern Olivares-Venegas, 27, already served 591 days in jail
Bloomington students get free school supplies
Updated: Aug. 8, 2024 at 3:09 PM CDT
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By Skylar Collins
District 87 and Unit 5 students received free school supplies before returning to the classrooms
Bird tests positive for West Nile Virus in Normal
Updated: Aug. 8, 2024 at 12:56 AM CDT
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By Howard Packowitz
The infected bird was collected in the 61761-zip code area
Bloomington-Normal tourism chief steps down
Updated: Aug. 7, 2024 at 6:54 PM CDT
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By Howard Packowitz
Crystal Howard is leaving after more than 20 years on the job
Federal mediator called in as ISU, non-tenure track teachers at odds on salary
Updated: Aug. 7, 2024 at 5:50 PM CDT
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By Howard Packowitz
Two sides have been negotiating since March
Victim identified in deadly McLean County crash
Updated: Aug. 7, 2024 at 4:53 PM CDT
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By Howard Packowitz
Name of alleged Scott's Law offender also released
7 displaced after Bloomington apartment fire
Updated: Aug. 7, 2024 at 2:36 PM CDT
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By Jason Howell
The fire was blamed on unattended cooking.
