The latest missive on the dispute between the City of Bloomington, Town of Normal, and McLean County over how the county government handles shared sales tax money includes a vigorous defense of previous allegations against the county and proffers a reciprocal olive branch. In a letter dated Nov. 26, the town and city enlarge on a previous McLean County government call to resume discussions rather than move forward in court.

The latest missive on the dispute between the City of Bloomington, Town of Normal, and McLean County over how the county government handles shared sales tax money includes a vigorous defense of previous allegations against the county and proffers a reciprocal olive branch.&nbsp;In a letter dated Nov. 26, the town and city enlarge on a previous McLean County government call to resume discussions rather than move forward in court.

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Bloomington and Normal join McLean County in suggestion they back away from legal cliff and restart talks in sales tax dispute

The sketch comedy legend turned action star Bob Odenkirk brought a sneak peek of his new movie Normal to the Normal Theater on Thursday for a sold-out crowd. The Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul actor introduced the film and answered questions after the screening, alongside frequent collaborator and Normal screenwriter Derek Kolstad.

The sketch comedy legend turned action star Bob Odenkirk brought a sneak peek of his new movie Normal to the Normal Theater on Thursday for a sold-out crowd.&nbsp;The Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul actor introduced the film and answered questions after the screening, alongside frequent collaborator and Normal screenwriter Derek Kolstad.

At Normal Theater, Bob Odenkirk explains why his new movie borrowed the name 'Normal'

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Few college basketball teams are still playing in April. Illinois State University is one of only two institutions that can boast that it had both of its programs playing in the national semifinals. Connecticut, whose teams advanced to the NCAA Final Fours this weekend, is the other. While the ISU men bowed out of the semifinals of the NIT on Thursday, the Redbird women look to become just the third national champion in ISU athletics history, following the 1969 Division II baseball title and last season’s College Basketball Invitational Championship for the men.

Few college basketball teams are still playing in April.&nbsp;Illinois State University is one of only two institutions that can boast that it had both of its programs playing in the national semifinals. Connecticut, whose teams advanced to the NCAA Final Fours this weekend, is the other.&nbsp;While the ISU men bowed out of the semifinals of the NIT on Thursday, the Redbird women look to become just the third national champion in ISU athletics history, following the 1969 Division II baseball title and last season&rsquo;s College Basketball Invitational Championship for the men.

Redbird women look to continue historic run for ISU hoops teams

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The Catholic Diocese of Peoria has seen a recent jump in attendance in its parishes. Bishop Louis Tylka said the number of people participating in first communion and confirmation ceremonies at this year's Easter Vigil has doubled, and overall attendance has also significantly increased.

The Catholic Diocese of Peoria has seen a recent jump in attendance in its parishes.&nbsp;Bishop Louis Tylka said the number of people participating in first communion and confirmation ceremonies at this year's Easter Vigil has doubled, and overall attendance has also significantly increased.

Catholic Diocese of Peoria sees increased attendance amid reorganization of the church

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Bloomington and Normal join McLean County in suggestion they back away from legal cliff and restart talks in sales tax dispute

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