The Bloomington City Council will consider several items to boost redevelopment of Eastland Mall as an East Peoria developer is under contract to purchase the property. The city announced Friday in a press release that East Peoria-based Cullinan Properties is under contract to purchase the entire 53-acre site for $11.3 million. According to the city, the deal could close as early as November.

The Bloomington City Council will consider several items to boost redevelopment of Eastland Mall as an East Peoria developer is under contract to purchase the property.&nbsp;The city announced Friday in a press release that East Peoria-based Cullinan Properties is under contract to purchase the entire 53-acre site for $11.3 million. According to the city, the deal could close as early as November.

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East Peoria developer under contract to buy Eastland Mall

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Halloween is a fun time for kids to get creative with costumes and go door to door collecting candy from friends and neighbors. But it becomes more "trick" than treat when the kids have food allergies. One wrong piece of candy with the wrong ingredients can have dire consequences. Red Sneakers for Oakley is an advocacy, education, and practical group started by families whose children face some of these issues every day. Lindsey Spangler of Peoria, whose daughter battles food allergy issues, saw the need to spread the word, educate the community and help raise funds for the efforts to share EpiPens with first responders, schools and the community.

Halloween is a fun time for kids to get creative with costumes and go door to door collecting candy from friends and neighbors. But it becomes more "trick" than treat when the kids have food allergies. One wrong piece of candy with the wrong ingredients can have dire consequences.&nbsp;Red Sneakers for Oakley is an advocacy, education, and practical group started by families whose children face some of these issues every day.&nbsp;Lindsey Spangler of Peoria, whose daughter battles food allergy issues, saw the need to spread the word, educate the community and help raise funds for the efforts to share EpiPens with first responders, schools and the community.

Central Illinois food allergy advocacy group touts Teal Pumpkin Halloween

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Illinois State University President Aondover Tarhule said administrators "have work to do" to restore trust and respect among some university employees after contentious union negotiations and ongoing contract talks. Tarhule also spoke with WGLT about ISU’s enrollment and efforts to improve its student retention rate.

Illinois State University President Aondover Tarhule said administrators "have work to do" to restore trust and respect among some university employees after contentious union negotiations and ongoing contract talks. Tarhule also spoke with WGLT about ISU&rsquo;s enrollment and efforts to improve its student retention rate.

ISU president says there's still 'work to do' to regain trust among employees amid labor unrest

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The Illinois Symphony Orchestra [ISO] opens its 2026-27 season this week with some of classical music's spookiest selections. The orchestra plays at Illinois State University on Halloween night, officially christening the Performing Arts Center's Carole and Jerry Ringer Stage.

The Illinois Symphony Orchestra [ISO] opens its 2026-27 season this week with some of classical music's spookiest selections. The orchestra plays at Illinois State University on Halloween night, officially christening the Performing Arts Center's Carole and Jerry Ringer Stage.

Illinois Symphony Orchestra trying something spooky on a bigger stage

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East Peoria developer under contract to buy Eastland Mall

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