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WEB6 days ago · B-N residents offer feedback on state's new early childhood department. Colin Hardman. , September 5, 2024. Representatives of the state's Department of Early Childhood's transition committee spoke with parents and educators about the ways the department can be the most effective when it launches in 2026. Local News.
$345 Million Wind Energy Project Coming To Central Illinois
WEBMay 21, 2021 · Enel Green Power North American. An official with the company bringing a $345 million wind farm project to central Illinois says there will be significant economic and environmental impact to the plan. Located just west of Clinton and Wapella, the Alta Farms Two wind farm will start providing power in late 2022.
New information revealed in fatal Goodfield fire investigation
WEBDec 3, 2021 · New information revealed in fatal Goodfield fire investigation. Two days after five members of his family were killed in a 2019 mobile home fire in Goodfield, a 9-year-old boy became a suspect in what authorities considered to be a case of arson, a Woodford County detective testified Friday at the minor’s juvenile court hearing on murder charges.
Lawmakers pass ban on withholding college transcripts | WGLT
WEBMar 30, 2022 · Meanwhile, a similar bill is pending in the Senate that would prohibit public high schools from withholding a student’s grades, transcripts or diploma because of an unpaid balance in the student’s school account. House Bill 4243 passed out of the House 66-36 on March 4 and passed out of the Senate Education Committee Tuesday on a …
At Bloomington's 911 dispatch center, helping others makes the
WEBDec 1, 2021 · The Bloomington Communications Center is the first dispatch center in Illinois to earn accreditation from the International Academy of Emergency Dispatch in part for its handling of calls with diligence and respect. That's not an easy thing to do in the middle of a crisis. No day is the same for telecommunicators handling 911 calls.
Normal Fire Department Uses Tacos To Educate On Weather Lingo …
WEBJul 7, 2021 · The Normal Fire Department may have just finally ended the confusion between a tornado watch and warning … with tacos. Normal Fire went viral with a May 3 post on Facebook that likened the differences between a tornado watch and tornado warning to the making of tacos. It was conceived in part by Normal Fire communications director Matt Swaney.
From Hod Carriers To Laborers: Union Marks 100 Years - WGLT
WEBMar 24, 2019 · U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin addresses members of the Local 362 Laborers International Union at its 100th birthday dinner at Illinois State University on March 23. A group which touts itself as one of McLean County's most diverse and active community organizations is marking 100 years. The local chapter of the …
Bloomington resident pleads guilty to grooming, predatory sexual …
WEBPublished June 26, 2024 at 1:26 PM CDT. A Bloomington resident has been sentenced to 87 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges stemming from two child sexual assault cases. Michelle Blessent, 35, pleaded guilty Monday to two counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a victim under the age of 13 and one count of grooming ...
Western Avenue Community Center's New Director Looks To Build …
WEBAug 6, 2021 · Western Avenue Community Center is located at 600 N. Western Ave. on Bloomington's west side. One of the oldest nonprofits in Bloomington is celebrating its 95th birthday this year with a new leader at the helm. Mary Tackett took over as Western Avenue Community Center ’s executive director in June, but she’s not new to the organization.
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