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Unit 5 updates discrimination and bullying policies to meet state requirements
Unit 5 is updating a number of policies related to violence, bullying and discrimination in its schools. The revisions were reviewed during a board meeting Wednesday night. The added language largely concerns reporting. The first step in handling an incident of bullying will now be notifying a student's parent or...
Survey shows more collaboration sought to address housing and other issues in Bloomington-Normal
McLean County needs affordable housing. It also needs more mental health services. These are known issues, so it wasn’t a surprise when they rose to the top in a recent community leadership survey by the faith-based consulting group GoodCities in partnership with the Salvation Army in Bloomington. What did...
HS scoreboard (5-14-24)
WCIA — Highlights and scores from high school postseason girls’ soccer and softball on Tuesday, including a regional final loss from Monticello and a reginal semifinal win from Centennial. GIRLS SOCCER Class 1A Monticello Regional Final Bloomington Central Catholic 1, Monticello 0 Class 2A Urbana Regional Central 7, Danville 0 Centennial 3, Urbana 0
City of Bloomington Township electors reject Israel ballot question
It was standing-room only at the City of Bloomington Township special meeting on Tuesday where more than 100 people gathered to discuss and vote on whether to place a question on the November ballot concerning U.S. military funding to Israel. The measure failed, and the question will not appear on...
Regional Planning Commission moves toward implementing housing recovery plan
The McLean County Regional Planning Commission is moving to put its housing recovery plan into practice. After briefing the Bloomington and Normal councils, and soon the county board, commission director Ray Lai said an implementation committee will be formed with more than just governmental stakeholders. "Also, members from different sectors...
Real estate sales in Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties for May 12, 2024
These real estate transactions, recorded the week of April 29, are compiled from information on file with Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties. They represent sales of $78,000 or more. PEORIA COUNTY 2524 W. Vista View Court, Peoria: Gregory A. Hancock to Jianna Guariglia and Tucker Osborne, $80,000. ...
Cameron Barnes transfers to Illinois State mens
Cameron Barnes has committed to the Illinois State mens basketball team on Thursday morning. The 6’9” 195-pound freshman committed to Ole Miss last season where he did not see playing time. Barnes is from Duncanville, Texas where he was rated a three-star prospect by ESPN. During his time...
Crystal Kitchen, finalist in Fresh Thyme Market’s baking competition.
BLOOMINGTON, Ill (WMBD) — Fresh Thyme Market celebrated a milestone birthday last month, and as a part of the celebrations for, they launched their 10th Birthday, Cake Contest. The contest had bakeries all over the Midwest submitting “better-for-you” recipes for a chance to win a grand prize of $5,000 for themselves, an additional $5,000 donation towards a Fresh Thyme Market local Feeding America food bank and a mentorship program from an expert panel.
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