When it comes to library loans, books usually come to mind first. But the Bloomington Public Library wants to expand on that idea, with its new Library of Things collection.

When it comes to library loans, books usually come to mind first.&nbsp;But the Bloomington Public Library wants to expand on that idea, with its new Library of Things collection.

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Bloomington Public Library staff imagine possibilities with new Library of Things collection

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The Republican nominee for Illinois' 17th Congressional District says he "over-exaggerated" the number of unhoused people he encountered at the Galesburg Public Library in a viral campaign video, but stands by his statement that a public library is not the appropriate place for them to gather.

The Republican nominee for Illinois' 17th Congressional District says he "over-exaggerated" the number of unhoused people he encountered at the Galesburg Public Library in a viral campaign video, but stands by his statement that a public library is not the appropriate place for them to gather.

Congressional candidate admits exaggerating number of unhoused people he encountered at Galesburg Public Library

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In all, 655 phone calls came into Bloomington and Normal emergency call centers during recent thunderstorms and high winds. The flood of calls overloaded dispatchers at certain points during the height of the disaster, but while stressed, the system functioned as designed.

In all, 655 phone calls came into Bloomington and Normal emergency call centers during recent thunderstorms and high winds. The flood of calls overloaded dispatchers at certain points during the height of the disaster, but while stressed, the system functioned as designed.

Callers deluged 911 call centers during Bloomington-Normal thunderstorms

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A widely publicized murder trial is highlighting gaps in mental health care among new moms. McLean County health care providers say postpartum depression is more common than people realize. A pair of OSF HealthCare nurses who serve new moms all over Illinois said they triage patients up to five or six times a day for the condition.

A widely publicized murder trial is highlighting gaps in mental health care among new moms. McLean County health care providers say postpartum depression is more common than people realize. A pair of OSF HealthCare nurses who serve new moms all over Illinois said they triage patients up to five or six times a day for the condition.

Central Illinois nurses say 'very close follow-up' key to supporting postpartum moms

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Bloomington Public Library staff imagine possibilities with new Library of Things collection

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