Extra-alarm fire destroys Bloomington business
March 14, 2025An extra-alarm fire Thursday caused significant damage to a one-story Bloomington business. The Bloomington Fire Department is investigating the cause of the blaze at 1115 E. Lafayette…
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Congressional Dems oppose EPA cuts
March 13, 2025Ten Illinois congressional Democrats are calling for an immediate reversal of planned cuts at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The 10 Illinois representatives were part of…
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Bloomington man killed in crash
March 10, 2025A Bloomington man was killed Saturday morning when involved in a traffic accident. The crash involving two sedans occurred shortly after 8 a.m. Saturday at Wylie Drive and West Market…
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State Police release video of Lexington gunfire exchange
March 6, 2025Illinois State Police have released the video of an officer-involved shooting in McLean County. The State Police’s Division of Internal Investigation continues its investigation…
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R.F.D. News & Views
March 1, 2025In an effort to avoid the topic of national politics affecting agriculture, we look at a groundbreaking public watershed program launching in McLean County, along with a new location…
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Planned Parenthood closing Englewood, Bloomington sites
February 17, 2025Planned Parenthood of Illinois is closing its health centers in Bloomington and Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood in March as part of a restructuring. Agency officials said Planned…
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Congressional Dems: Retract Gaza statements
February 13, 2025Congressional Democrats, including 11 from Illinois, are urging President Donald Trump to retract his statements that the civilian Palestinian population of the Gaza Strip should be…
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Former circus performer, ISU staffer remembered
February 8, 2025A former circus acrobat and Illinois State University staff member is being remembered for her contributions to the Bloomington area. Cherie Valentine, 76, died Jan. 31 after being…
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