Despite the reputation of Bloomington-Normal as a staid and quiet community with nicknames such as Borington Insuranceville, the Twin Cities has a long history of protests. And unlike today's peaceful observances, it was not always so. In today's episode of McHistory, we learn about the violent streetcar strike of 1917 which involved machine guns and the state militia.

Despite the reputation of Bloomington-Normal as a staid and quiet community with nicknames such as Borington Insuranceville, the Twin Cities has a long history of protests. And unlike today's peaceful observances, it was not always so. In today's episode of McHistory, we learn about the violent streetcar strike of 1917 which involved machine guns and the state militia.

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History of protests: The violent streetcar strike of 1917

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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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History of protests: The violent streetcar strike of 1917

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