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The Project XV Museum had hoped to be open by now. Saturday's gala is aimed at raising funds to continue making progress on 4,000 square feet of exhibit space, including David Strother's historic barber shop.
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Integrity Counseling was founded on a pay-your-way model to help those who lack the funds to access therapy in McLean County. The nonprofit is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.
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This year was already a rare one in central Illinois for a solar eclipse. The next happening is even rarer — two broods of cicadas will emerge from the ground this year at the same time.
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There are unhoused families with children across McLean County — and neighboring Livingston County — in need of support, said the five panelists from area schools and social service agencies. Each of the panelists explained they are doing the best with what they have, but it’s not enough.
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The union that represents firefighters in the Town of Normal and town administrators say they are trying to move past a rift created in the wake of a no-confidence vote in Fire Chief Mick Humer's leadership.
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Dennis Martel’s scheduled pit stop in Central Illinois has turned into 39 years at Illinois Wesleyan University, the past 37 as head baseball coach. As his final season unfolds – he announced his retirement in January – Martel is good with the decision to step away.
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Sweet is working on his 16th studio album, but doesn't mind that people love hearing the old stuff.
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Nita Farahany is a Duke University professor whose research focuses on emerging technologies and the legal, ethical and social implications that come with their development. She is the keynote speaker for the ISU's Science and Technology Week, presented by College of Applied Sciences and Technolgy. Farahany is scheduled to speak at the Bone Student Center at 7 p.m. Monday
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Jonathan Rosa of Stanford University’s Graduate School of Education said the way we talk about bilingual students in an educational setting contributes to stigmatization that holds groups of people back from greater opportunity. English as an Additional Language, or EAL, students are seen as educationally deficient, and further sorted into categories.
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McLean County's recycling rate could take a hit after bulk waste hauler LRS Henson Disposal chose not to renew its contract with the City of Bloomington.