A group of 11 Illinois State University students, a staff member and a WGLT reporter started off the new year by volunteering for 10 days in Río Cuarto, Alajuela. Reporter Emily Bollinger brings back this story.

A group of 11 Illinois State University students, a staff member and a WGLT reporter started off the new year by volunteering for 10 days in R&iacute;o Cuarto, Alajuela. Reporter Emily Bollinger brings back this story.

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ISU students learn about civic engagement and social issues by volunteering in rural Costa Rica

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The great American poet Henry Wadworth Longfellow died in 1882, spurring Bloomington-Normal residents to form a club in his honor. The Longfellow Club enjoys a revered status as Bloomington-Normal’s oldest continuously running social club. They meet most months of the year for educational programs prepared by members, plus dessert, made by whomever is hosting that month.

The great American poet Henry Wadworth Longfellow died in 1882, spurring Bloomington-Normal residents to form a club in his honor.&nbsp;The Longfellow Club enjoys a revered status as Bloomington-Normal&rsquo;s oldest continuously running social club. They meet most months of the year for educational programs prepared by members, plus dessert, made by whomever is hosting that month.

144-year-old Longfellow Club keeps up with the times by keeping things simple

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Former Bloomington Police Chief Brendan Heffner has retired after serving seven years as the U.S. Marshal for the Central District of Illinois. Heffner was appointed the post in 2018, after leading the Bloomington Police Department for five years.

Former Bloomington Police Chief Brendan Heffner has retired after serving seven years as the U.S. Marshal for the Central District of Illinois.&nbsp;Heffner was appointed the post in 2018, after leading the Bloomington Police Department for five years.

Retiring U.S. Marshal Brendan Heffner laments loss of ‘warrior mindset’ in law enforcement

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Like health clubs, book clubs tend to see a boost at the beginning of a new year. And folks angling to read more in 2026 have a lot of options for book clubs in Bloomington-Normal.

Like health clubs, book clubs tend to see a boost at the beginning of a new year. And folks angling to read more in 2026 have a lot of options for book clubs in Bloomington-Normal.

Looking to read more in 2026? B-N has plenty of book clubs to help

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ISU students learn about civic engagement and social issues by volunteering in rural Costa Rica

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