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An exhibit at Milner Library at Illinois State University outlines the history of the program and its intersection with social justice issues since forming in 1974.
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According to a news release from coroner Tim Ruestman, Lisa Hofmann, 40, of Pekin was pronounced dead at the scene at 11 a.m. Tuesday. She had reportedly been struck by a forklift.
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PATH board president Rod Ebert said Tuesday they are "shocked and deeply saddened" that the Bloomington-based nonprofit will be losing the statewide 988 call center grant.
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Marla Rice, the mother of Kristian "KP" Philpotts, filed the lawsuit against Lyft, the alleged killer and his parent, citing the Parental Responsibility Law. Defendant Tyjohn Williams used his mother's account to request the Lyft ride that led to Philpotts' death.
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As expected, the Bloomington City Council Monday night approved Deputy City Manager Jeff Jurgens as Tim Gleason's replacement. Billy Tyus, the other deputy city manager, did not seek the position and will remain in his current role.
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Echoing a familiar refrain in the Twin Cities, outgoing Bloomington Housing Authority Executive Director Jeremy Hayes says any additional rental housing would help the community's lowest income renters.
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The changes come after the Illinois Supreme Court convened a five-person task force in January to address an “unprecedented and unsustainable” load on the courts tasked with reviewing whether lower court judges applied the law correctly.
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After a few test runs, ISU's Office of Sustainability hopes to open opportunities to care for their stretch of North Linden Street to volunteers.
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Measles cases have spiked in Illinois and across the U.S. as vaccination rates have slipped in recent years.
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PATH has blundered multiple grant opportunities in recent months. Now, it's lost out on $9.5 million and the chance to be the state's backup 988 call center for another year.
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Bloomington wants to partner with Home Sweet Home to put around $1 million in federal grant money toward shelter improvements. That includes solar panels, potential shelter expansion and the development of a non-congregate shelter for those currently encamped across the city.
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The Illinois Gaming Board reports the industry generated $1.5 billion in tax revenue for the state and local communities in 2023. However, research shows more than 1.1 million residents have either developed a gambling addiction or are at risk.