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Bloomington Normal community leaders give a news conference after Friday night's severe weather. Numerous people gather around a podium. At the podium of McLean County Board Chair Elizabeth Johnston.
Lauren Warnecke
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Bloomington-Normal leaders issue emergency declaration following severe weather
Lauren Warnecke, Charlie Schlenker
Officials representing McLean County, Bloomington and Normal said “the system worked” by implementing an all-hands effort during Friday’s powerful thunderstorms.
An older man talks to a woman inside a restaurant
Emily Bollinger
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George Wendt remembered as conservative 'stalwart' of McLean County government
Eric Stock
A collapsed wall and roof at an auto plant
Ryan Denham
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Strong storm damages Rivian plant and B-N homes and businesses; thousands still without power
Eric Stock, Lauren Warnecke, Ryan Denham
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