The Normal Public Library moved back into its fully renovated space last summer—enough time for Library Director John Fischer to assess how it's going. Attendance is bouncing back after 16 months of construction, and now that they're settled, the library is embarking on a yearslong effort to become certified through the Sustainable Libraries Initiative.

The Normal Public Library moved back into its fully renovated space last summer&mdash;enough time for Library Director John Fischer to assess how it's going.&nbsp;Attendance is bouncing back after 16 months of construction, and now that they're settled, the library is embarking on a yearslong effort to become certified through the Sustainable Libraries Initiative.

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Normal Public Library sees attendance rebound in renovated branch as it pursues a sustainability certificate

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Normal PD plans drones as first responders in pilot project

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A group of workers trying to unionize Rivian’s manufacturing plant in Normal say they are growing frustrated with an apparent pullback in support from the United Auto Workers.

A group of workers trying to unionize Rivian&rsquo;s manufacturing plant in Normal say they are growing frustrated with an apparent pullback in support from the United Auto Workers.

Rivian union organizers frustrated with UAW's slow play at Normal plant

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Gov. JB Pritzker is calling on Congress to allow the permanent year-round use of E15 gasoline — a blend of 15% ethanol and 85% gasoline that is cheaper than regular fuel and increases demand for corn. In a letter to members of the Congressional Committee on Energy and Commerce obtained by Capitol News Illinois, Pritzker argued that year-round E15 would help spur domestic energy production and stabilize fuel markets.

Gov. JB Pritzker is calling on Congress to allow the permanent year-round use of E15 gasoline &mdash; a blend of 15% ethanol and 85% gasoline that is cheaper than regular fuel and increases demand for corn.&nbsp;In a letter to members of the Congressional Committee on Energy and Commerce obtained by Capitol News Illinois, Pritzker argued that year-round E15 would help spur domestic energy production and stabilize fuel markets.

Pritzker calls for year-round E15 gasoline in letter to Congress

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Normal Public Library sees attendance rebound in renovated branch as it pursues a sustainability certificate

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