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Landscape of Empire Street with construction cones along the roadside. Bloomington High School can be seen in the distance.
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Empire Street set for two-day construction closure near Bloomington High School
Bella Marello
Illinois 9 [Empire Street] will be completely closed from Towanda Avenue to Colton Avenue near the north side of Bloomington High School on Sept. 3 and 4.
Two men in suits cut a green ribbon while several others look on
Lizzie Seils
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'A greenhouse for ideas': IWU celebrates opening of interdisciplinary Petrick Idea Center
Lizzie Seils
Paul Williams has submitted paperwork to the Bloomington Police Department with his intent to retire. His retirement will be effective Sept. 2, 2026
Emily Bollinger
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Amid investigation and lawsuit, Bloomington Police officer files for retirement
Lauren Warnecke
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Former U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger will visit Illinois State University this fall to screen his 2024 documentary The Last Republican followed by a conversation with the WGLT newsroom. An Evening with Congressman Adam Kinzinger Oct. 1, 2026 Illinois State University's Braden Auditorium The Last Republican screening: 6:30-8 p.m. Rep. Kinzinger in conversation with WGLT: 8-9 p.m.
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