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Pet Central Helps to offer low-cost spay, neuter clinic for cats
Pet Central Helps to offer low-cost spay, neuter clinic for cats
Pet Central Helps is now offering a low-cost cat spay and neuter clinic with an option to add age-appropriate vaccinations or booster shots, microchipping, flea prevention or ear tipping.
pantagraph.com
November 16, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Pet Central Helps to offer low-cost spay, neuter clinic for cats
Johnson named director of government relations, strategy for Illinois Soybean Association
Johnson named director of government relations, strategy for Illinois Soybean Association
The Illinois Soybean Association recently named Kevin "KJ" Johnson as director of government relations and strategy.
pantagraph.com
November 16, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Johnson named director of government relations, strategy for Illinois Soybean Association
Leifheit named executive vice president, chief legal officer for Carle Health
Leifheit named executive vice president, chief legal officer for Carle Health
Carle Health recently named Kurt Leifheit as executive vice president and chief legal officer effective Jan. 1.
pantagraph.com
November 16, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Leifheit named executive vice president, chief legal officer for Carle Health
Getting to Bloomington schools no longer uphill climb of old
Getting to Bloomington schools no longer uphill climb of old
Getting to school has evolved a lot since "walking to school uphill — both ways," thanks to technological and social changes.
pantagraph.com
November 16, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Getting to Bloomington schools no longer uphill climb of old
Getting to Bloomington schools no longer uphill climb of old
Getting to Bloomington schools no longer uphill climb of old
Getting to school has evolved a lot since "walking to school uphill — both ways," thanks to technological and social changes.
pantagraph.com
November 16, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Getting to Bloomington schools no longer uphill climb of old
Ruedi: You can take steps to manage financial stress
Ruedi: You can take steps to manage financial stress
Christopher Ruedi says that if you’re hoping to avoid or manage financial stress, follow these tips to help you feel more confident.
pantagraph.com
November 16, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Ruedi: You can take steps to manage financial stress
Heartland Community College recognizes four alumni
Heartland Community College recognizes four alumni
The Heartland Community College Alumni Association recently recognized four alumni who have made positive impacts on their community.
pantagraph.com
November 16, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Heartland Community College recognizes four alumni
Peoria County speech teacher honored as best in Illinois
Peoria County speech teacher honored as best in Illinois
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November 16, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Peoria County speech teacher honored as best in Illinois
Back To Fall With Rain On The Way
Back To Fall With Rain On The Way
Rain chances are becoming more and more likely next week.
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November 16, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Back To Fall With Rain On The Way
Back To Fall With Rain On The Way
Back To Fall With Rain On The Way
www.25newsnow.com
November 16, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Back To Fall With Rain On The Way
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:
pantagraph.com
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.
pantagraph.com
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