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50 years ago: Normal council to hear request for traffic signals at Route 66, Fort Jesse Road
50 years ago: Normal council to hear request for traffic signals at Route 66, Fort Jesse Road
How Time Flies is a daily feature looking back at Pantagraph archives to revisit what was happening in our community and region. See today in history:
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November 16, 2025 at 12:34 PM
50 years ago: Normal council to hear request for traffic signals at Route 66, Fort Jesse Road
Bloomington's South of Chicago Groceries looks to lead neighbors out of food desert, but needs SNAP
Bloomington's South of Chicago Groceries looks to lead neighbors out of food desert, but needs SNAP
The store located just north of Miller Park on Bloomington's west side needs the USDA to approve food assistance payments before it can begin accepting SNAP and EBT.
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November 16, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Bloomington's South of Chicago Groceries looks to lead neighbors out of food desert, but needs SNAP
Some of Morton’s finest participate in food drive to feed the hungry
Some of Morton’s finest participate in food drive to feed the hungry
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November 16, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Some of Morton’s finest participate in food drive to feed the hungry
Coroner identifies man fatally hit by vehicle in Bloomington
Coroner identifies man fatally hit by vehicle in Bloomington
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November 16, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Coroner identifies man fatally hit by vehicle in Bloomington
New study finds no link between Tylenol use in pregnant women and autism
New study finds no link between Tylenol use in pregnant women and autism
A research team shared its findings when it comes to a possible link between Tylenol use in pregnant women and autism.
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November 16, 2025 at 12:49 AM
New study finds no link between Tylenol use in pregnant women and autism
Bloomington man detained after prosecutors say he shot at occupied car
Bloomington man detained after prosecutors say he shot at occupied car
A Bloomington man who is awaiting trial on gun and drug charges agreed to remain in custody Friday when new gun and ammunition charges were brought against him.
pantagraph.com
November 16, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Bloomington man detained after prosecutors say he shot at occupied car
Connect Transit provides route schedule, map to connect residents with food pantries
Connect Transit provides route schedule, map to connect residents with food pantries
Connect Transit is helping to connect residents with nine local food pantries, offering a schedule and bus route map for area resources.
pantagraph.com
November 15, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Connect Transit provides route schedule, map to connect residents with food pantries
Breakfast with Santa returns to Miller Park Zoo next month
Breakfast with Santa returns to Miller Park Zoo next month
Santa will return to Miller Park Zoo for breakfast on Saturday, Dec. 6.
pantagraph.com
November 15, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Breakfast with Santa returns to Miller Park Zoo next month
Connect Transit provides route schedule, map to connect residents with food pantries
Connect Transit provides route schedule, map to connect residents with food pantries
Connect Transit is helping to connect residents with nine local food pantries, offering a schedule and bus route map for area resources.
pantagraph.com
November 15, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Connect Transit provides route schedule, map to connect residents with food pantries
Bloomington 'Pack the Cruiser' food drive collects goods for families fighting food insecurity
Bloomington 'Pack the Cruiser' food drive collects goods for families fighting food insecurity
The Bloomington-Normal community showed up for their neighbors ahead of holiday season and tighter budgets.
pantagraph.com
November 15, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Bloomington 'Pack the Cruiser' food drive collects goods for families fighting food insecurity
Bloomington man accused of posing threat with loaded gun
Bloomington man accused of posing threat with loaded gun
Tarune D. Moon, 32, faces felony gun possession charges accusing him of leaving loaded firearm on a porch.
pantagraph.com
November 15, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Bloomington man accused of posing threat with loaded gun
Decatur man dies in workplace accident at Clinton Nuclear Power Plant
Decatur man dies in workplace accident at Clinton Nuclear Power Plant
An autopsy has been scheduled.
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November 15, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Decatur man dies in workplace accident at Clinton Nuclear Power Plant
Normal man identified as pedestrian struck on Veterans Parkway
Normal man identified as pedestrian struck on Veterans Parkway
Authorities have identified the pedestrian who died Wednesday after a crash reported along Veterans Parkway.
pantagraph.com
November 15, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Normal man identified as pedestrian struck on Veterans Parkway
Decatur man identified in fatal workplace accident at Clinton power plant
Decatur man identified in fatal workplace accident at Clinton power plant
Authorities have identified a Decatur man who died Friday afternoon at the Clinton power plant.
pantagraph.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Decatur man identified in fatal workplace accident at Clinton power plant
Lifelong Access to celebrate 70 years with community party
Lifelong Access to celebrate 70 years with community party
Lifelong Access will celebrate 70 years of service with a free community birthday party on Tuesday, Nov. 18.
pantagraph.com
November 15, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Lifelong Access to celebrate 70 years with community party
Delta Dental awards $270K to improve community health
Delta Dental awards $270K to improve community health
The Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation recently awarded over $270,000 to 29 nonprofit and community organizations.
pantagraph.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Delta Dental awards $270K to improve community health
Warm Today, A Return To Fall Tomorrow
Warm Today, A Return To Fall Tomorrow
We drop from the 70s today to the 50s tomorrow
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November 15, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Warm Today, A Return To Fall Tomorrow
25 years ago: Bloomington officials eye major repairs for the Market Street parking deck
25 years ago: Bloomington officials eye major repairs for the Market Street parking deck
How Time Flies is a daily feature looking back at Pantagraph archives to revisit what was happening in our community and region. See today in history:
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November 15, 2025 at 12:44 PM
25 years ago: Bloomington officials eye major repairs for the Market Street parking deck
Deb Presley named service volunteer of the year by NCSA
Deb Presley named service volunteer of the year by NCSA
Bloomington-Normal local Deb Presley was named service volunteer of the year at the National Customer Service Association 2025 All-Star Awards.
pantagraph.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Deb Presley named service volunteer of the year by NCSA
Man dies in workplace accident at Clinton nuclear power plant
Man dies in workplace accident at Clinton nuclear power plant
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November 15, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Man dies in workplace accident at Clinton nuclear power plant
Mackinaw athlete aims for 2028 Paralympics in LA
Mackinaw athlete aims for 2028 Paralympics in LA
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November 15, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Mackinaw athlete aims for 2028 Paralympics in LA
Man dies in workplace accident at Clinton nuclear power plant
Man dies in workplace accident at Clinton nuclear power plant
Plant owner Constellation Energy Corporation said the man was employed by a contractor working on an electrical transformer at the power plant.
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November 15, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Man dies in workplace accident at Clinton nuclear power plant
Illinois Farm Bureau offering grants to improve communities
Illinois Farm Bureau offering grants to improve communities
Illinois Farm Bureau has $120,000 in available grant money to support projects that strengthen rural communities across Illinois.
pantagraph.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Illinois Farm Bureau offering grants to improve communities
Miller Park Zoo announces death of male red wolf
Miller Park Zoo announces death of male red wolf
Moon Pie's mate, Magnolia, remains at the zoo.
pantagraph.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Miller Park Zoo announces death of male red wolf
Central Illinois county clerk issues friendly challenge ahead of IHSA football 5A matchup
Central Illinois county clerk issues friendly challenge ahead of IHSA football 5A matchup
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November 15, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Central Illinois county clerk issues friendly challenge ahead of IHSA football 5A matchup