Two regional buildings with ties to Abraham Lincoln will apparently remain open despite the current state budget impasse in Springfield. The old Metamora Courthouse — where Lincoln…
Celebrating their 19th season, the Downtown Bloomington Farmers’ Market officially opened the outdoor season on Saturday, May 2nd. With an abundance of sunshine and a crowd of several…
Bloomington City looks to cover budget shortfall Faced with a budget deficit, the City Council is tapping into its reserve funds to cover the gap. The council on April 27 voted to move…
Kyle Scaturro estimates he buys between 100 and 200 records a year, amounting to about a record every other day. He has been collecting and spinning records since he was sixteen. “It’s…
McLean County news briefs Bloomington Nominees sought for heritage recognition Bloomington Historic Preservation Commission is sponsoring its Heritage Awards and the city is now accepting…
The Gerald M. Brookhart Arts in Education Spring Celebration kicked off its 30th year last week at the Peoria County Courthouse plaza, with an invitation to past participants to perform…
According to a recent report put out by the Bloomington Police Department, 2014 saw a 13.3% drop in Uniform Crime Reports (UCR) from 2013. UCR statistics include Homicide, Forcible…
Islamaphobic ‘push poll’ alleged in ...A candidate for the 82nd District state House seat in the near ...
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