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50 years ago: Bastion of free parking in downtown Bloomington falls prey to profit motive
1+ hour, 23+ min ago (749+ words) Learn to navigate the Newspapers.com database, perform browsing and complex search functions, and save clippings using a free user account. Tutorial developed by the University of Alabama Libraries. libraries.ua.edu Transcript: Hi, my name is Alex, and in…...
Bloomington accepting nominations for annual beautification awards
4+ week, 1+ day ago (194+ words) Nick Frillman talks about the edible landscape at the Refuge Food Forest. Recent plantings include apples, pears, peaches, cherries, blackcurrants, and plums, providing a blend of learning and a healthy snack in an interactive green space. BLOOMINGTON — The Citizens’ Beautification…...
1 arrested after fight, shots fired in Bloomington
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (493+ words) BLOOMINGTON — A man has been arrested in McLean County after police said he shot at a vehicle following a brawl Saturday morning. According to information provided by the McLean County State's Attorney's Office, Bloomington officers were dispatched about 9:35 a.m. Saturday…...
Prairieland Punishers Roller Derby to host doubleheader in Bloomington, with first Open Gender Division bout
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (280+ words) BLOOMINGTON — Prairieland Punishers Roller Derby is wrapping up its 2025 season this weekend with the first-ever sanctioned Open Gender Division bout. Sierra Henry, aka "Lynnyrd Skyn-Her," Bloomington, and Chelsey Boker-Nunnery, aka "Stellasaurus Rex," Decatur, practice Tuesday, July 23, 2024, with the Prairieland Punishers…...
Bloomington to begin asphalt binding on Oakland, Prospect and Washington
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (416+ words) BLOOMINGTON — Asphalt binder operations are scheduled to begin Tuesday on Oakland Avenue, Prospect Road and Washington Street. Operations will start on Oakland Avenue from Eldorado Road to Hershey Road and then move to Prospect Road from Oakland Avenue to Empire…...
100 years ago: Downtown Bloomington fire draws a crowd
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (748+ words) Learn to navigate the Newspapers.com database, perform browsing and complex search functions, and save clippings using a free user account. Tutorial developed by the University of Alabama Libraries. libraries.ua.edu Transcript: Hi, my name is Alex, and in…...
100 years ago: Bloomington Exposition of Progress deemed a wild success
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (1029+ words) Learn to navigate the Newspapers.com database, perform browsing and complex search functions, and save clippings using a free user account. Tutorial developed by the University of Alabama Libraries. libraries.ua.edu Transcript: Hi, my name is Alex, and in…...
100 years ago: Bloomington wedding broadcast during Exposition of Progress
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (439+ words) Learn to navigate the Newspapers.com database, perform browsing and complex search functions, and save clippings using a free user account. Tutorial developed by the University of Alabama Libraries. How Time Flies is a daily feature looking back at Pantagraph…...
Bloomington man detained on meth delivery charges
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (533+ words) BLOOMINGTON — A 50-year-old man from Bloomington has been detained in the McLean County jail after being accused of selling methamphetamine. Lester T. Simmons appeared before Judge Scott Black for an initial hearing on Wednesday. Assistant State's Attorney David Fitt filed…...
Cook County woman pleads not guilty to burglarizing Bloomington apartment
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (561+ words) BLOOMINGTON — A woman from Cook County has been released from the McLean County Jail after authorities said she broke into a man’s car and apartment. Abreya M. Taylor, 30, from Lynwood, appeared Friday afternoon before Judge Amy McFarland for an initial…...