Dozens of people gathered Saturday afternoon to dig into the meaning of the Declaration of Independence, and how its principles fit into America’s culture today. The program, focusing on the phrase “Life and Liberty,” was at the McLean County Museum of History and is part of the Democracy Dialogues series of public discussions this year, marking the the museum’s celebration of America 250, the nationwide focus on the milestone anniversary of the Declaration's signing.

Dozens of people gathered Saturday afternoon to dig into the meaning of the Declaration of Independence, and how its principles fit into America&rsquo;s culture today.&nbsp;The program, focusing on the phrase &ldquo;Life and Liberty,&rdquo; was at the McLean County Museum of History and is part of the Democracy Dialogues series of public discussions this year, marking the the museum&rsquo;s celebration of America 250, the nationwide focus on the milestone anniversary of the Declaration's signing.

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Museum event lets people consider what ‘life and liberty’ means as America turns 250

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Last month, Carle Health named Dr. Robert Cavagnol the new president of its central region, which includes Bloomington-Normal. He replaced the retiring President Colleen Kannaday on Feb. 2. Kannaday was president of the service area for over 15 years. Although she was an amazing leader, Cavagnol said, he isn’t sure right now what substantial changes need to happen in the organization.

Last month, Carle Health named Dr. Robert Cavagnol the new president of its central region, which includes Bloomington-Normal. He replaced the retiring President Colleen Kannaday on Feb. 2.&nbsp;Kannaday was president of the service area for over 15 years. Although she was an amazing leader, Cavagnol said, he isn&rsquo;t sure right now what substantial changes need to happen in the organization.

Dr. Robert Cavagnol steps into new president's role at Carle Health in Bloomington-Normal

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A new reading curriculum already used in some other McLean County school districts is coming to Unit 5. The Unit 5 School Board approved districtwide adoption of UFLI [University of Florida Literacy Institute] for K-2 classrooms during its February meeting, to begin in the 2026-27 school year. UFLI introduces well over 100 new sight words over the course of a school year between kindergarten and second grade. It provides a scripted curriculum with an evidence-based and research-based guide for how to most effectively teach reading to kids.

A new reading curriculum already used in some other McLean County school districts is coming to Unit 5.&nbsp;The Unit 5 School Board approved districtwide adoption of UFLI [University of Florida Literacy Institute] for K-2 classrooms during its February meeting, to begin in the 2026-27 school year. UFLI introduces well over 100 new sight words over the course of a school year between kindergarten and second grade. It provides a scripted curriculum with an evidence-based and research-based guide for how to most effectively teach reading to kids.

Unit 5 adopts new reading curriculum that has classrooms hooked on phonics

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The City of Bloomington doesn't know what's happening to up to 3 million gallons of water per day — and it could be more during the summer. An aging treatment and distribution system is a root cause.

The City of Bloomington doesn't know what's happening to up to 3 million gallons of water per day &mdash; and it could be more during the summer. An aging treatment and distribution system is a root cause.

Crucial water system upgrades are in Bloomington's plans

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Museum event lets people consider what ‘life and liberty’ means as America turns 250

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