Bloomington Mayor Dan Brady said the downtown business community largely drove the city decision to scale back on First Friday promotional events. The city will now pick its spots to promote First Fridays, tied to happenings such as the Route 66 Festival, Tour du Chocolat, or holiday programs.

Bloomington Mayor Dan Brady said the downtown business community largely drove the city decision to scale back on First Friday promotional events. The city will now pick its spots to promote First Fridays, tied to happenings such as the Route 66 Festival, Tour du Chocolat, or holiday programs.

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Bloomington mayor defends First Friday pullback, offers reassurance on tardy leaf collection

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Staff and students at District 87 schools like Bloomington Junior High School [BJHS] are now on the same page about the use of Artificial Intelligence [AI] technology. Resulting from a District 87 task force on AI policy, BJHS students are allowed to use AI in the classroom. BJHS uses MagicSchool AI, a more heavily-regulated and limited alternative to AI staples like ChatGPT or Gemini.

Staff and students at District 87 schools like Bloomington Junior High School [BJHS] are now on the same page about the use of Artificial Intelligence [AI] technology.&nbsp;Resulting from a District 87 task force on AI policy, BJHS students are allowed to use AI in the classroom. BJHS uses MagicSchool AI, a more heavily-regulated and limited alternative to AI staples like ChatGPT or Gemini.

Bloomington Junior High embraces AI technology in the classroom

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It is the end of the beginning for Illinois State University’s new fine arts complex. Key stakeholders, including Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, gathered Tuesday for a ceremonial groundbreaking on a construction project making long-awaited facilities improvements to the Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts.

It is the end of the beginning for Illinois State University&rsquo;s new fine arts complex.&nbsp;Key stakeholders, including Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, gathered Tuesday for a ceremonial groundbreaking on a construction project making long-awaited facilities improvements to the Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts.

Groundbreaking ceremony kicks off long-awaited change to ISU's fine arts facilities

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Now that the holiday season has passed, January can feel like a letdown for many. Counselors say January is the most depressing month of the year. Carrie Company, a licensed counselor in Bloomington, said the winter blues are common this time of year as longer nights disrupt our circadian rhythms.

Now that the holiday season has passed, January can feel like a letdown for many. Counselors say January is the most depressing month of the year.&nbsp;Carrie Company, a licensed counselor in Bloomington, said the winter blues are common this time of year as longer nights disrupt our circadian rhythms.

Bloomington counselor offers tips for beating the winter blues

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Bloomington mayor defends First Friday pullback, offers reassurance on tardy leaf collection

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