After the quiet and severe reduction of a 60-year immigration assistance program from the U.S. Department of Justice [DOJ], a social service agency for immigrants in downstate Illinois has been left confused as to what future the program may have. CBS News first reported the Recognition and Accreditation [R&A] Program saw all of its senior attorneys reassigned last week.

After the quiet and severe reduction of a 60-year immigration assistance program from the U.S. Department of Justice [DOJ], a social service agency for immigrants in downstate Illinois has been left confused as to what future the program may have.&nbsp;CBS News first reported the Recognition and Accreditation [R&amp;A] Program saw all of its senior attorneys reassigned last week.

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Immigration Project grapples with reduction of accredited legal program for immigrant families

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The City of Bloomington and Central Illinois Regional Airport [CIRA] have both said there are no redevelopment plans at the location rumored to become a data center in southeast Bloomington. A city council member said the city plans to soon have a public conversation about whether the city should entertain offers for data centers — and under what conditions.

The City of Bloomington and Central Illinois Regional Airport [CIRA] have both said there are no redevelopment plans at the location rumored to become a data center in southeast Bloomington.&nbsp;A city council member said the city plans to soon have a public conversation about whether the city should entertain offers for data centers &mdash; and under what conditions.

Bloomington plans public conversation about data centers soon

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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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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.

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

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Immigration Project grapples with reduction of accredited legal program for immigrant families

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