It's what you need to know to start your day for Friday, Aug. 9, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about Bloomington City Council member Jenn Carrillo's efforts to gather public feedback on the State Farm downtown building's future. Plus, an interview with the director of the Illinois Department of Public Health about STDs in McLean County.
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