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Last month was the planet’s warmest August in the 174-year record of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Like other communities, Bloomington-Normal really noticed the impact of that heat. The August heat wave didn't just cause people to droop. City Manager Pam Reece said the town's shade cover wilted too.
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The Green Screen Film Series continues at the Normal Theater on Tuesday with "The Human Scale," a documentary about how developing mega-cities change human behavior.
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A new report on the financial condition of the Town of Normal shows higher fund balances than at this time last year. The increase of close to $3.5 million across all funds comes from increased consumer spending related to growth in the community workforce.
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A film screening Tuesday evening at the Normal Theater highlights stories of women making a difference in the fight against global climate change.
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Sustainability was the keyword at Wednesday's Bloomington Zoning Board of Appeals meeting where four petitioners applied for chicken coops.
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Consumer advocates are pushing Illinois to adopt Right to Repair laws to give consumers the information and tools they need to fix their equipment when it…
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Internationally-known documentary maker and environmentalist Renee Scheltema said "Normal is Over."“The business model that we've had for the past couple…
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District 87's sustainability efforts are getting national attention.The U.S. Department of Education has named the Bloomington-based school system a green…
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There are signs of trouble for a new grocery store cooperative in Bloomington.Green Top Grocery told members in an email that it is facing an operational…
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The Zoning Board of Appeals has given its OK to a wind farm in northeastern McLean County.Building and Zoning Director Phil Dick said the board tried to…