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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.

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.

The Bloomington Public Library is launching its latest collection, dubbed the Library of Things. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, BPL invites the community to come test-drive some of the more than 80 objects in the collection. Starting next week, patrons can borrow any of the items for up to a week at a time.

The project has transformed more than two acres of turf grass into a diverse habitat of native wildflowers and grasses, providing long‑term ecological and educational benefits for the congregation and the community.

Rural McLean County fire departments are getting a look at how drones can help them when fighting fires.

Two childcare providers described an industry where good intentions run into real financial and bureaucratic walls. At least for now, some left standing in McLean County seem more interested in propping each other up than fighting over what's left.