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For 2nd Time In His Presidency, Trump Faces Impeachment Vote

House Democrats are on course to impeach President Trump. The article of impeachment is expected to be approved on Wednesday, and some key Republicans are on board.

Calling Out the Posse to Fight Illegal Immigration

Confronted with illegal border crossing in Arizona, the Maricopa County Sherriff's office has turned to a traditional Western solution: the posse. Wednesday night, sheriff's deputies and members of the department's 300-member reserve force were sent to patrol the desert and round up illegal immigrants.

On Deck - Thursday, March 11, 2021

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, March 11, 2021. Our top story is about how Tazewell County is honoring...

Koos Wins Rematch With Tiritilli In Normal Mayoral Race

Eighteen years as mayor of the Town of Normal is not the end for Chris Koos.Koos declared victory late Tuesday, as preliminary results showed him leading…

DACA Decision Causes Furor In Bloomington-Normal

At least two significant demonstrations were sparked Tuesday in Bloomington-Normal after President Donald Trump's decision to wind down a program…

Prosecutors Attempt To Poke Holes In Zimmerman Alibi

The prosecutors in Kirk Zimmerman’s murder trial Tuesday worked to break down Zimmerman’s alibi for the night of his ex-wife’s murder by calling…

Toddlers need consistent care from a pediatrician to make sure, among other things, that they are hitting developmental milestones and their vaccinations are up-to-date.

RSV season is here early, and for some kids, more severe than normal

RSV is not uncommon and health care authorities say most children will have gotten a cases of the virus before they're 2 years old, but a Bloomington-Normal pediatrician said the trend has been toward older children having more serious issues with the virus.

A runner and biker crossing a Constitution Trail bridge in a wooded area.

How a big idea with plenty of opposition became Constitution Trail

If you ever had to describe Bloomington-Normal's best features to someone who's never been here, the Constitution Trail would certainly be near the top of the list. Which is interesting, because it almost didn’t happen.

Florida Sen. Marco Rubio may have finished third, but he had a better-than-expected night in Iowa, thanks in part to larger turnout and evangelical voters.

Iowa Caucus Results: 6 Things That Explain How It Happened

Marco Rubio was the surprise beneficiary of heavy GOP turnout and made the fight for evangelicals a three-way contest. Bernie Sanders won with younger voters, but not enough voted for him to win.

Hot Rod's BBQ is a family-owned restaurant in Lutz, Fla., that serves a variety of smoked and grilled items — including fruit bat. Dave Lyle, 30, has worked at Hot Rod's since they opened over 15 years ago.

On The Road In Florida: Hard Times, Politics And Smoked Bat

Hot Rod's BBQ is hard to miss in somewhat sleepy Lutz, Fla. — part of a swing county that could be key to deciding the presidential election. Along with his new hot sauce, "Hot Rod" Gaudin served up his political views. And got a vegetarian journalist to try what the menu billed as smoked bat.

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