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To create enough adequate space for continued growth would take "tens of millions of dollars," according to city staff who operate the only public ice rink the Twin Cities. The space crunch has meant getting creative with less-than-ideal facilities, but that's not kept people from coming.

The chair of the McLean County Board said she is not yet satisfied with the solution of a loan to the village of Hudson to make up for an error in tax collection.

The more than 28-acre site at G.E. Road is ready for students to arrive for classes by the start of the 2026 fall semester.

The two six-story buildings would bring more than 200 apartments to Uptown along with retail and restaurant space.

Normal City Manager Pam Reece said Bloomington is giving Normal the opportunity to participate in the city's public forum on Aug. 26 at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts.

The band will celebrate the 30th anniversary of its only album, Revolutionary Product, during its 45-minute set on Friday.

The city recently announced its planning commission will meet publicly at 5 p.m. Aug. 26 at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts. There will be a panel of experts and others who have experience with data centers.

From the legendary pocket monster known as Ogerpon on his hat, to the Croc charms of Squirtle, Bulbasaur and Charizard on his shoes, a Bloomington boy proudly displays his love for Pokémon.

High school students got the college experience staying on both Bloomington-Normal university campuses and learning from professionals from different career fields.

Central Illinois photographer and filmmaker Jason Lindsey compiled images of American flags around the country beginning about 15 years ago. The country's semiquincentennial provided inspiration to present them as a way to urge reflection on America's promises.