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Bloomington leaders and representatives from construction and engineering firms working on the project “broke ground” at a ceremony Tuesday for Empire Flats, though construction is well underway.

In September, Deeby’s Senior Chihuahua Rescue received a $5,000 incubator grant from the Grey Muzzle Organization, a national nonprofit that supports older dogs.

Former Assistant Police Chief Paul Williams repeatedly leveraged his position and power during a four-decade career at the BPD, in ways which sometimes concerned his subordinates and superiors. The latest incident, involving a June traffic stop conducted while he was off duty, prompted a lawsuit followed by his abrupt retirement.

A small group gathered at Friday's remembrance, which Normal Fire Chief Mick Humer said has grown from a solitary candle at the flagpole into an annual tradition over his 19 years leading the department.

Illinois' medical aid in dying law takes effect Saturday. Terminally ill adults across the state will have the legal option to request medication from a physician to end their lives. In McLean County, it might not be that easy.

Among those who spoke were Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, Illinois State University President Aondover Tarhule, Provost Ani Yazedjian, and dean of the college Tom Keyser.

Several volunteers and local history buffs gathered around David Strother’s 1954 headstone to find out for certain if he and his family lay underneath.

In the foyer where the ribbon-cutting ceremony was held, a counter on one wall held 3D printers, laser cutters, and prototyping devices. The center also boasts embroidery and sewing machines, power tools and audio-visual equipment.

Documents obtained by WGLT show Rivian trying to make its case for why its Normal properties are significantly overvalued and overtaxed. Millions of tax dollars are at risk for Unit 5 schools and other local taxing bodies.

The Logarium is a garden constructed around decomposing tree limbs and stumps from ISU’s Quad, which also doubles as the Fell Arboretum.