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The Trump administration recently issued letters retracting arts grants that, so far, have not impacted NEA-supported projects like the Uptown underpass. But the long-term impact of reduced federal funding will have greatest impact on smaller and rural communities.
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Maggie Miley’s plans to construct its new outdoor patio adjacent to the east of its current building at 126 E. Beaufort St. It’s currently a vacant lot that was previously used for parking and outdoor dining during the pandemic.
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Founders of Nomad Theatre Company preview an upcoming event happening this weekend featuring AI-generated performance prompts.
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About 90 protesters gathered Monday in Uptown Normal to speak against restrictions to Medicaid and other social services.
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Hundreds of demonstrators marched from Uptown Normal to the Illinois State University quad Thursday for the second straight day, raising concerns about the Trump administration’s early crackdown on immigrants.
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The bids for the long-awaited underpass project beneath the railroad tracks in Uptown Normal have come back. The low bid is $35.16 million.
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Students for Justice in Palestine at Illinois State University held a vigil Monday in Uptown Normal on the anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks.
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Illinois State University's homecoming week kicked off Monday evening in Uptown Normal with the annual tree-lighting. Saturday's homecoming football game will be played against North Dakota State.
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3 things to do this weekend: Day of Play, Oktoberfest and a 10-year anniversary bash at Duncan ManorDavid and Randi Howell purchased the once run-down, austere estate south of Towanda and have restored it over the past 10 years. They'll celebrate this weekend with the couple behind Cheap Old Houses.
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Indoors or out, there's plenty to do over the long weekend.