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A program that was supposed to expand digital literacy in McLean County has fallen victim to the Trump administration's budget ax. It's possible one word killed the project. -
A new technology grant is adding some extra funding for several rural libraries in Central Illinois. The libraries have two years to spend the grant awards from the Illinois Secretary of State's office on tech upgrades. -
It takes a beloved or significant figure in the history of an institution to name a building after that person. Illinois State University ended up naming two libraries for Angeline Vernon Milner. -
The Normal Public Library has reopened to the public, after being closed for seven months.The library opened its doors Wednesday for what officials are…
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