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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Former Rep. Ray LaHood, Bradley prof promote political bipartisanship
— February 6, 2025PEORIA — Former Republican U.S. Congressman and Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, who served in the House of Representatives for 14 years, may be the only Peorian alive who was…
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Giordano’s in Bloomington closes
— January 27, 2025The Giordano’s restaurant in Bloomington has closed. A message on the restaurant door said “It is with a heavy heart that we make this announcement.” The restaurant at 1505…
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Six charged in Bloomington area sex sting
— January 12, 2025Six men were arrested on sex charges during a two-day Illinois State Police operation. The State Police’s Criminal Investigation Trafficking Enforcement Bureau conducted the human…
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Bloomington police seek gas-station robber
— January 4, 2025The Bloomington Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in the identification of the offender in an armed robbery at a local gas station. At 12:30 a.m. Dec. 28,…
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Pedestrian killed in Bloomington parking lot
— February 1, 2025A pedestrian was killed Friday afternoon when hit in a Bloomington parking lot. Shortly after 1:45 p.m. Friday, Bloomington police officers responded to the parking lot of the Empire…
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Bradley leader: Pocketbook issues turned election
— January 25, 2025PEORIA — Poll data shows that 90 million eligible voters declined to participate in the 2024 presidential election that pitted Vice President Kamala Harris, a liberal, West Coast…
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State Tourism Office promotes playing hooky
— January 10, 2025To embrace the 2025 Rose Parade’s theme of “Best Day Ever!,” Enjoy Illinois partnered with Paramount Pictures to transport parade viewers to iconic Chicago’s destinations with…
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