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Sharing history: Normal names Terri Ryburn its 2026 Citizen of the Year
Ben Howell
Mayor Chris Koos honored Terri Ryburn as the Town of Normal's Citizen of the Year at a reception on Tuesday. Ryburn is retiring in December as caretaker of the historic Sprague's Super Service on Pine Street.
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Bloomington-Normal rescue champions little dogs with lots to love
Lizzie Seils
In an aerial view, an electric vehicle charges at an EVgo electric charger on March 30, 2026, in Monrovia, California.
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One year after the end of the EV tax credit, is the future still electric?
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