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Four injured in I-80 accident

Paramedics transported three Illinois residents, including a 2-year-old boy, to Skiff Medical Center following a single-vehicle accident on Interstate 80 on Saturday.

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Thu Jul 24, 2008

The Recruiting Edge

Have a Problem? Ask Everyone

Thursday, July 24, 2008 John Davis, a chemist in Bloomington, Ill., knows about concrete.

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Wed Jul 23, 2008

WBBM-AM Chicago

Crane Collapse Leaves One Dead

A crane collapse has killed a man at a construction site in Normal. McLean County Coroner Beth Kimmerling said the man's body was still pinned by the crane at midday.

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Related Topix: McLean County, IL, Normal, IL, Bloomington, IL

Customer Interaction Solutions

Officer files lawsuit over allegations he was drunk

Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Jul. 22--BLOOMINGTON -- A Bloomington police lieutenant has filed a civil lawsuit against another officer and a labor representative with the police union, charging them with making ...

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Related Topix: McLean County, IL, Bloomington, IL

Tue Jul 22, 2008

WisInfo

Bridal-gown racer eyes $500 purse

When preparing to get married, brides scrutinize the wedding details. From the dress to the cake to the vows, there is nothing too minuscule to consider.

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Related Topix: Wedding, Bloomington, IL

Mon Jul 21, 2008

St. Louis Business Journal

Commerce Trust harvests returns on farm investments

When conversations turn to investment portfolios, talk usually centers on stocks, bonds, mutual funds ... and farmland.

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Related Topix: Kansas City (University of Missouri System), University of Missouri System, Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences, Mutual Funds, Personal Finance

Sat Jul 19, 2008

Belleville News

Holy power failure! Dark night for Ill. film fans

Fans hoping to see the new Batman sequel at a Bloomington movie theater had a dark night because of a power failure.

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Fri Jul 18, 2008

ChartAttack

Backyard Tire Fire Heat Up

Backyard Tire Fire will release their first album for Hyena Records, The Places We Lived, on Aug.

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Related Topix: Bloomington, IL

Thu Jul 17, 2008

Left Lane News

Mitsubishi begins contract talks with UAW

Although most foreign automakers aren't saddled with union commitments, Mitsubishi has ties with the UAW that dates back to the company's tie-up with Chrysler in the 1980s.

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Related Topix: Mitsubishi, Mitsubishi Galant, Mitsubishi Endeavor, Normal, IL

Tue Jul 15, 2008

The Corner

A Whole 'Nother Game

When he was playing professional soccer in Chile, Chase Hilgenbrinck would seek comfort in the churches to satisfy his spiritual needs and remind him of childhood Sundays spent at Holy Trinity in his hometown ...

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Related Topix: Bloomington, IL

Mon Jul 14, 2008

Washington Times

Pro soccer player retires to enter priesthood

When he was playing professional soccer in Chile, Chase Hilgenbrinck would seek comfort in the churches to satisfy his spiritual needs and remind him of childhood Sundays spent at Holy Trinity in his hometown ...

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Related Topix: Bloomington, IL, Roman Catholic Church, Religion, Peoria Metro

Sat Jul 12, 2008

Times-Transcript

Not Since Moses: Endurance test pits runners against tides, ocean floor

A rush of water 17 metres deep bolstered by 115 billion tonnes of salt water could not dampen the thrill for more than 250 people running across the floor of Nova Scotia's famed Bay of Fundy.

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Thu Jul 10, 2008

WEEK-TV

Bloomington Woman Gets A Break

If you have found it difficult to buy gas, pay bills and get groceries with today's high prices, try doing all of that on just 600 dollars a day.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Multiple Sclerosis, Health, Livingston County, IL

Wed Jul 09, 2008

KZIM-AM Cape Girardeau

Meet Superwoman and a popular musician at the next Women's meeting

The Women's Connection Meetings invite women of all ages to group sessions that have included basic faith to life hazards and survival.

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Related Topix: Bloomington, IL

Mon Jul 07, 2008

UTU News

Editorial supports increased Amtrak funding

At a time when the state and nation should be encouraging greater use of public transportation, at a time when more people are being forced to use it because of rising fuel prices, at a time when Amtrak ...

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Related Topix: Bloomington, IL, Illinois, Federal Prisons, Metropolitan Correctional Center, Chicago, Chicago Metro

Chicago Tribune

Heavy rain strikes Bloomington-Normal

After a holiday weekend of beautiful weather, heat, high humidity and heavy rains have returned to much of Illinois.

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Related Topix: Bloomington, IL, Normal, IL, Weather, McLean County, IL

Sun Jul 06, 2008

Iowa City Press-Citizen

Man pleads guilty to February incident

A man arrested in February for allegedly grabbing a police officer's citation book while the officer was citing the man's friend has pleaded guilty to interference.

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Related Topix: Bloomington, IL

Fri Jul 04, 2008

WQAD-TV Moline

State Farm given all clear after gunman scare

Rose Lawn cemetery owner fails to pay back victims Rose Lawn Memorial Estates may have been targeting veterans and their families when it began selling pre-need burial items without a license three years ago.

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Related Topix: Bloomington, IL

Thu Jul 03, 2008

Dayton Daily News

Police search State Farm HQ in Ill. for intruder

Get your own free photo page and see photos from other Dayton-area residents. ohsnap.daytondailynews.com . UD sports info, pictures and discussions Are you a UD sports fan? Whether you like basketball, ...

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Related Topix: Bloomington, IL

Wed Jul 02, 2008

WEEK-TV

Practicing For The Line Of Fire

Bloomington-Normal firefighters stage emergency situations and take turns managing them.

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Related Topix: Bloomington, IL, Normal, IL

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