A Bloomington man is feeling energized after a yearlong journey that, for him, ended 100 pounds lighter—and $10,000 richer. Jeff Gerald is a member at Farrell’s Extreme Bodyshaping gym in Bloomington, and recently won its national body transformation challenge with a grand prize of $10,000. Gerald lost over 100 pounds, with a starting weight of 266 and finishing around 162.

A Bloomington man is feeling energized after a yearlong journey that, for him, ended 100 pounds lighter&mdash;and $10,000 richer.&nbsp;Jeff Gerald is a member at Farrell&rsquo;s Extreme Bodyshaping gym in Bloomington, and recently won its national body transformation challenge with a grand prize of $10,000.&nbsp;Gerald lost over 100 pounds, with a starting weight of 266 and finishing around 162.

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Bloomington man gains $10,000 by losing 100 pounds in national fitness challenge

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An art exhibition at the McLean County Arts Center demonstrates the healing power of painting for a Bloomington group focused on recovery from substance use disorders. Brush it Off participants have said it gives them a place to express themselves without having to find the right words and without being judged.

An art exhibition at the McLean County Arts Center demonstrates the healing power of painting for a Bloomington group focused on recovery from substance use disorders.&nbsp;Brush it Off participants have said it gives them a place to express themselves without having to find the right words and without being judged.

'Brush it Off' exhibition features work by artists in substance use recovery working to build healthy habits

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An Illinois lawmaker from Bloomington wants to limit corporate money in elections, but it could face legal challenges. Democratic state Rep. Sharon Chung, who represents parts of Bloomington-Normal and Peoria plus rural areas along Interstate 74, has introduced a bill that would change the definition of corporation powers in the law by stating corporations cannot engage in activities related to primaries or elections.

An Illinois lawmaker from Bloomington wants to limit corporate money in elections, but it could face legal challenges.&nbsp;Democratic state Rep. Sharon Chung, who represents parts of Bloomington-Normal and Peoria plus rural areas along Interstate 74, has introduced a bill that would change the definition of corporation powers in the law by stating corporations cannot engage in activities related to primaries or elections.

Rep. Sharon Chung wants to limit corporate money in elections

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Student winners of this year's City of Bloomington Black History Essay Contest wrote about everyone from civil rights icons to artists, musicians and little-known scientists. The young people have chosen heroes to admire and people who speak to them. The annual essay contest sponsored by the city and its Human Relations Commission is supposed to encourage youth and community engagement and cultural awareness. This year's theme is about the resilience of people who use their most valuable assets to break through societal barriers.

Student winners of this year's City of Bloomington Black History Essay Contest wrote about everyone from civil rights icons to artists, musicians and little-known scientists. The young people have chosen heroes to admire and people who speak to them. The annual essay contest sponsored by the city and its Human Relations Commission is supposed to encourage youth and community engagement and cultural awareness. This year's theme is about the resilience of people who use their most valuable assets to break through societal barriers.

City of Bloomington Black History Essay Contest winners write about more than civil rights lions

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Bloomington man gains $10,000 by losing 100 pounds in national fitness challenge

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