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BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The Bloomington City Council concluded its final meeting of the month on Nov. 27. The council gave the floor to four residents who would have three minutes to address issues they believed should be resolved in the Bloomington community. Some of the notable features from this meeting were the concerns of the […]
Photo provided by OSF Healthcare BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – On Nov. 10, 2023, Former Vice President of Finance for the Eastern Region Jennifer Ulrich announced her decision to accept the role of Interim President of OSF Healthcare St. Joseph Medical Center. Prior to transferring to OSF, she graduated with a degree in accounting, passed the CPA […]
Photo provided by Denise Daniels BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – In November 2013, a Bloomington man was sentenced to 47 years in prison for his involvement in a 2012 gang fight between two rival gangs, the MOBs and the BOMs. DeAndre Daniels was 26-years-old at the time and was convicted of attempted murder, aggravated battery with a […]
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Barton McNeil and his defense team presented their case to a judge on Nov. 21 as to why they believe he is owed a new trial in his 25-year long battle to overturn his original conviction. The evidentiary hearing was an attempt on the defense of McNeil in the case of “The […]
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The Bloomington Police Department will be revised by the Illinois Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (ILEAP) from Nov 20th through Nov 22nd, in their efforts to remain an accredited police department, a status they first earned in 2019. ILEAP will go into the station to ensure procedures, standards and policies are up to […]
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – On Nov. 17, Bloomington held the inaugural Local Hero Expo at the Grossinger Motors Arena. This event sheds light on those that work to keep the community safe. It was also a chance for members of the community to learn more and show their interest in the jobs of a local hero. […]
Image Courtesy of McLean County Democrats NORMAL, Ill. – The McLean County Democrats held their annual Obama Legacy Dinner last Friday, Nov. 10, in the Brown Ballroom of Illinois State University. The event is centered around raising funds for two scholarships for students in the local area. The Obama Legacy scholarship is awarded to one […]
Photo provided by Normal Police Department NORMAL, Ill. – The Firehouse Subs Foundation granted $23,000 to the Normal Police Department. In this process, money was given to first responders for equipment, specifically AEDs for squad cars. The Firehouse Public Safety Foundation awards money to first responders for various projects. Chief of Police Steve Petrilli talked […]
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The Bloomington City Council held its first council meeting of the month on November 13. Public comments addressed concerns about the city. Among these were apprehensions regarding the structural integrity and safety of Bloomington’s roadways, with specific emphasis on sidewalks lagging behind in compliance with handicap accessibility standards, unattended potholes and a […]
Image Courtesy of Normal Marching Band NORMAL, Ill. – The Normal Marching Band has been invited to perform in the 2025 New Year’s Day Parade in London, England. The group is comprised of Normal Community and Normal West high school members. The London New Year’s Day Parade Committee had various people stationed throughout the United […]