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After Illinois received another failing grade from a national advocacy group, state House Republicans have introduced legislation aimed at further protecting victims and prosecuting perpetrators of human trafficking.
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Ranked choice voting could be an option in Illinois in 2028. We’re breaking down what that change would look like and why it matters.
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Over $9 million in funding from the Illinois Housing Development Authority will help the McLean County Center for Human Services develop a 24-unit apartment building on Bloomington's west side.
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The upcoming Bloomington mayoral race between incumbent Mboka Mwilambwe and former State Rep. Dan Brady may hinge more on style and vision than on big differences on issues.
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Petersen Health Care's properties could be sold off by end of July under company's proposed timelinePetersen Health Care is asking a federal bankruptcy judge to approve a sale timeline that would see its nursing homes divested to new ownership by the end of July.
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Chestnut Health Systems hosted a grand opening Thursday for its new Chestnut Family Dental clinic located at 720 W. Chestnut St. in Bloomington.
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The unofficial kickoff to market season presents opportunities to shop in Bloomington, Hudson, Towanda and Downs.
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A Bloomington man was sentenced to 75 years in prison on Thursday after being convicted of first-degree murder at a bench trial in March.
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Nomad Theatre Company debuts its 2024-25 season with The Warehouse Plays
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Treble Trouble is a hero's tale of how Princess Poco saved the land of Melodia from perpetual silence — and teaching a few lessons along the way.
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A disease that kills white-tailed deer has moved further into central Illinois. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources said Chronic Wasting Disease is now in Ford County. It’s also been found in Livingston and 19 other Illinois counties.
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Electric automaker Rivian will hire over 550 additional full-time workers in Normal within five years as it begins production on the new R2 model — part of a $1.5 billion investment and expansion plan announced Thursday. In exchange, Rivian is set to receive $827 million in state tax breaks and other incentives over the next 30 years.