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Bison bring playoff push home for season's last weekend

Bison bring playoff push home for season's last weekend

  • ADAM MORRIS For The Pantagraph

The Bison have played their way to the edge of history. Now two home games against Iowa could deliver Bloomington’s first postseason berth.

Noah Cleveland moves across town, up in division with transfer to Illinois State

Noah Cleveland moves across town, up in division with transfer to Illinois State

  • Randy Reinhardt

A Normal Community High School graduate, Cleveland averaged 18.8 points and 11.3 rebounds in his only season at Division III IWU.

Normal Community baseball continues strong early season play

Normal Community baseball continues strong early season play

  • Randy Reinhardt

The Ironmen, who are ranked second in the state by Prep Baseball Illinois, improved to 11-1 overall and 4-0 in the Big 12.

Flick Fact: Why did founder G.J. Mecherle locate State Farm in B-N?

Flick Fact: Why did founder G.J. Mecherle locate State Farm in B-N?

  • BILL FLICK

Let's test your knowledge with today's quiz from Bill Flick. 

‘Credit card chaos’? Financial institutions bet big on repeal of first-of-its-kind Illinois law

‘Credit card chaos’? Financial institutions bet big on repeal of first-of-its-kind Illinois law

  • JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois

A seven-figure ad campaign is targeting Illinois’ new credit card fee law. At stake: hundreds of millions and a potential national precedent.

McLean County Unit 5 adopts enrollment, school use plan

McLean County Unit 5 adopts enrollment, school use plan

  • Drew Zimmerman

A final enrollment plan with no elementary school closures and about $45 million in construction was approved by the McLean County Unit 5 Board of Education.

Bloomington Police Department unveils mobile command, SWAT vehicles

Bloomington Police Department unveils mobile command, SWAT vehicles

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The Bloomington Police Department has introduced two new vehicles; a mobile command vehicle, and a special response vehicle.

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Hanna City man faces financial crimes in McLean County

Hanna City man faces financial crimes in McLean County

A man from Hanna City has been charged in McLean County, accused of identity theft and money laundering, among other financial crimes.

Costs of state employee health benefits continue steep rise

Costs of state employee health benefits continue steep rise

State employee health care costs have been rising steadily for several years due to growth in the state’s workforce and general health care inflation.

AFSCME Local 1110 Strike Day 9

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A1 Minute! April 16, 2026: New Kroger behind the scenes; ART 180 to close; Virginia collective bargaining

A1 Minute! April 16, 2026: New Kroger behind the scenes; ART 180 to close; Virginia collective bargaining

A1 Minute! April 16, 2026: New Kroger behind the scenes; ART 180 to close; Virginia collective bargaining

25 years ago: Spring a good time to renew exercise effort

25 years ago: Spring a good time to renew exercise effort

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: 

Judge Emily Young aims to inspire next generation

Judge Emily Young aims to inspire next generation

Young, who is currently the youngest woman judge in the 11th Judicial Circuit, was inspired seeing women serving on the bench.

Central Illinois neighbors: Obituaries for April 16

Central Illinois neighbors: Obituaries for April 16

Read through the obituaries published today in The Pantagraph.

District 87 OKs mission statement, gym renovations

District 87 OKs mission statement, gym renovations

District 87's board approved a new statement of the district's vision and goals and spending about $3.2 million for Bloomington high School south gym renovations. 

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Refuge Food Forest edible, educational landscape in Normal

Refuge Food Forest edible, educational landscape in Normal

  • D. Jack Alkire

University of Illinois Extension's Refuge Food Forest at One Normal Plaza Park in Normal is an educational and edible landscape open for all. 

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  • Shiitake mushroom workshops planned in Livingston County

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President Trump’s feud with Pope Leo over war criticism continues

President Trump’s feud with Pope Leo over war criticism continues

A1 Minute! April 16, 2026: New Kroger behind the scenes; ART 180 to close; Virginia collective bargaining

A1 Minute! April 16, 2026: New Kroger behind the scenes; ART 180 to close; Virginia collective bargaining

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Column: United Center closes up shop for its 2 tenants with no signs of relief for Bulls and Blackhawks fans

Column: United Center closes up shop for its 2 tenants with no signs of relief for Bulls and Blackhawks fans

Our boys of winter have completed the task of losing games when it matters, and you helped the cause by showing your undying support in hopes of a future payoff.

After four seasons at Illinois, Ty Rodgers headed to transfer portal

After four seasons at Illinois, Ty Rodgers headed to transfer portal

Rodgers has not played the past two seasons. The 6-foot-6, 210-pound wing opted to redshirt the 2024-25 season — preserving a year of eligibility.

Friday's TV schedule: Cubs host Mets plus Detroit at Boston in a full slate of MLB

Friday's TV schedule: Cubs host Mets plus Detroit at Boston in a full slate of MLB

Check out today's local TV listings.

Same number, new position working well for ALAH's Kaden Feagin at Illinois

Same number, new position working well for ALAH's Kaden Feagin at Illinois

Apr. 16—CHAMPAIGN — For most of his life, Kaden Feagin's football heroes were running backs. Specifically current Baltimore Ravens star and future Pro Football Hall of Famer Derrick Henry. It made perfect sense. Both played tailback and both are on the bigger side at the position. Henry is listed at 6 feet, 2 inches and 252 pounds. Good luck to cornerbacks who try to tackle him. On the ...

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Have we reduced sacrifice to little more than a trade-off? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 From family favors to organ donation, this conversation asks what separates ordinary calculation from genuine generosity rooted in love, community and moral purpose.

Are we turning too much of life into a wager? | The Ethical Life podcast

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🎧 From sports apps to election forecasts, the hosts discuss how expanding betting options influence decision-making, encourage risky habits and blur distinctions between entertainment and serious outcomes.

Have we forgotten how to live with reverence? | The Ethical Life podcast

Have we forgotten how to live with reverence? | The Ethical Life podcast

Episode 240: In a fast-moving world filled with distractions, it can be easy to lose sight of what truly matters. In this episode, hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada explore the idea of reverence — a quality that once shaped how people understood life, but now often feels distant or overlooked.

'Happy's Place' is NBC's latest bar-centric sitcom | Streamed & Screened

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Pablo Castelblanco, who plays Steve on "Happy's Place," talks with co-host Bruce Miller about the show and his background.

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Trump nominates Erica Schwartz, former deputy surgeon general, to serve as CDC director

Trump nominates Erica Schwartz, former deputy surgeon general, to serve as CDC director

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been in turmoil since Trump returned to office more than a year ago.

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Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, April 11, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide, powered by Circana BookScan © 2026 Circana. (Reprinted from Publishers Weekly, published by PWxyz LLC. © 2026, PWxyz LLC.) HARDCOVER FICTION 1. "Rites of the Starling" by Devney Perry (Red Tower) Last week: — 2. ...

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Soon after she completed “One Battle After Another,” Chase Infiniti got an invitation to audition for “The Testaments,” the sequel to “The Handmaid’s Tale.”

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Every parent should be paying attention to what’s been going on at Lake Zurich High School in Illinois.

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Florida is dramatically — but quietly — changing the way immigration enforcement is practiced. The state’s Republican leaders have made it a testing ground for the aggressive immigration enforcement tactics championed by White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller.

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