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Before TV and radio, there was circus — and there was a lot of it in Bloomington-Normal

Bloomington-Normal was dubbed the "trapeze capital of the world," with many of the best flyers hailing from and training in the area. The places they trained are gone, but evidence of the Twin Cities' circus past is hidden around every corner.

U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks at a virtual event hosted by the Munich Security Conference in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC.

Greg Harris confirmed as new top federal prosecutor for central Illinois

Greg Harris has been confirmed as the new top federal prosecutor for central Illinois. He is the first Black U.S. attorney for the central district of Illinois.

Former Democrat lawmaker who benefited from gerrymandering sees a better path

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with former U.S. Rep. Albert Wynn about redistricting efforts he was involved with in Maryland.

Rivian Rolls Out Pickup Under The Stars In LA

Rivian wowed a crowd of investors and other VIPs on Monday as the EV startup’s pickup made its first public appearance under—and in front of—the stars in…

Millennials Loom Large In Town Comprehensive Planning

The Millennial generation is having an effect on the planning for the Town of Normal's next comprehensive plan which would guide the town for the next 20…

Bloomington Interim Police Chief Greg Scott stands with his wife and grandson, while he speaks at the Bloomington City Council meeting, Aug. 23, 2021, at the downtown Government Center. Scott is retiring Sept. 3. Officials expect to name the next chief later this week.

Bloomington's Next Police Chief Likely To Be Named This Week

Bloomington's next police chief could be announced within the next two days.

Two red fire trucks parked in opposite directions with flashing lights on a street outside a home

Fatal fire in Bloomington caused by electrical cord buried under debris

Firefighters noted severe hoarding conditions and the absence of smoke alarms inside, according to Bloomington Fire Captain Frank Friend.

The morphine-like pain killer Oxycontin is just one of a number of opioids fueling a substance use crisis in the U.S. federal health officials say. And successful treatment for the substance use disorder can be costly.

Survey gauging community interest in idea of a recovery center in B-N

The idea of a Twin City recovery center for people struggling with mental health issues and substance abuse is the focus of a community survey.

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Charges dismissed in 2016 sexual assault case against Jeffrey Martin

Sexual assault charges pending for seven years were dismissed Friday against Jeffrey Martin, a Normal man sentenced in February to 28 years in prison for possession of child pornography.

An animal shelter in Winnebago County, CARE for PETS, said on its Facebook page that three puppies were found abandoned in a crate in Rockford. The shelter said the dogs had been traced back to Top Paw, calling Top Paw’s actions “frustrating, infuriating and expensive.”

Woman from Top Paw animal rescue charged with 3 misdemeanors

A 29-year-old rural Hudson woman who ran a troubled animal rescue has been criminally charged with three misdemeanors, accusing her of mistreating dogs and at least one cat.

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