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G.J. Lofts construction project underway at former State Farm building Downtown
The former State Farm building is a roughly 200,000-square-foot, 13-story pillar in historic Downtown Bloomington. Justin Fern is one step closer to completing a full renovation of the building. Fern is founder and CEO of Urban Equity Properties [UEP], the Rockford-based company behind the planned …
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Ahead of Bloomington show, L.A. Guns' Phil Lewis reflects on Girl, the new stuff and settling differences with Tracii Guns
Forty-year-old glam metal band L.A. Guns is still releasing new music — and finding new audiences. The band will join Tom Keifer of Cinderella for a May 28 performance at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts [BCPA]. The setlist blends classic songs with material from the band’s newest alb…
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When sustainability is made doable, one college student's trash can become another's treasure
As part of NPR's Climate Solutions Week, you'll learn about efforts to make sustainability and recycling easier for college students in Illinois. Because one student’s trash is another’s treasure come the next semester. WGLT's Ben Howell reports.
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City manager says federal grant assurance was a 'game changer' to proceed with underpass in Normal
Normal's city manager said she's confident the federal government will come through funding for the Uptown underpass, even after the project missed its first deadline for starting construction.
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Illinois bill would give teachers due process but raises concerns about patterns of bad behavior
Illinois lawmakers want to expand due process rights for teachers when they face an accusation of misconduct, but there are concerns this could erase documented patterns of abuse.
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Developer wants to add 'passive' homes to Bloomington-Normal's housing mix
As Bloomington-Normal tries to address its housing shortage, a new developer is attempting an outside-the-box solution. Rebecca Johnson, or DJ, is CEO and founder of COII, a company looking to design long-term, cost-effective homes focused on sustainability and wellness.
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An autism therapy at Lifelong Access has 'transformed' a Bloomington family's life
A Bloomington-Normal nonprofit aims to fill the need for Central Illinois families seeking autism support amid a shortage of providers.
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Normal Town Council OKs 6-month data center moratorium; Bloomington poised to do the same
The Normal Town Council on Monday unanimously approved a six-month moratorium on the development of data centers. Bloomington City Council members appear ready to do the same next week.
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Water reclamation district champions major park upgrade in west Bloomington
The Bloomington-Normal Water Reclamation District [BNWRD] has given final approval to spend $7.7 million to upgrade Sunnyside Park on Bloomington's west side to a sustainable park.
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With enhanced website, McLean County government leaps ahead in ADA compliance
The website for McLean County Government just got a lot easier to use for people with disabilities.
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