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Bloomington police: Man struck by gunfire Monday night

Bloomington police: Man struck by gunfire Monday night

  • Kaitlyn Klepec

A man was hospitalized Monday night with gunshot injuries after shots were fired in Bloomington, police said.

Illinois State travels to Northern Iowa for tiebreaking Missouri Valley contest

Illinois State travels to Northern Iowa for tiebreaking Missouri Valley contest

  • Randy Reinhardt

Tournament seeding up for grabs.

Illinois Wesleyan's Noah Cleveland nets CCIW Player of Year award

Illinois Wesleyan's Noah Cleveland nets CCIW Player of Year award

  • Randy Reinhardt

Top honors for Cleveland.

High school sports: LeRoy boys basketball wraps up perfect HOIC season

High school sports: LeRoy boys basketball wraps up perfect HOIC season

  • Randy Reinhardt

LeRoy boys basketball has earned the first outright Heart of Illinois Conference championship in program history; Flanagan-Cornell's Ruddy a state leader.

Flick Fact: Just where are the towns of Weedman, Clarksville, Watkins and Wilksborough?

Flick Fact: Just where are the towns of Weedman, Clarksville, Watkins and Wilksborough?

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

281% increase in water projects part of Bloomington's FY27 budget

281% increase in water projects part of Bloomington's FY27 budget

  • Drew Zimmerman

Bloomington is weighing a $370.5 million budget for fiscal 2027, including $82 million — a 281% increase — for water infrastructure and $16.6 million for road work.

Reactive to proactive: YWCA McLean changes Labyrinth approach

Reactive to proactive: YWCA McLean changes Labyrinth approach

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Instead of connecting with clients after they leave prison, YWCA McLean County's Labyrinth services will work with them up to and after release.

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Man jailed, accused of breaking McLean County deputy's wrist

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Video: Eureka College President Wright makes student connections a priority

Video: Eureka College President Wright makes student connections a priority

Eureka College President Wright makes student connections a priority

Amateur searches can help, hurt

Amateur searches can help, hurt

Volunteers have launched their own searches in the dense desert near Savannah Guthrie’s Tucson home, but the Sheriff’s Department has asked for space to let investigators do their job.

Savannah Guthrie: 'Someone out there knows how to find our mom and bring her home.'

Savannah Guthrie: 'Someone out there knows how to find our mom and bring her home.'

"Someone out there knows how to find our mom and bring her home." Savannah Guthrie posted a new video to Instagram this morning asking for help to find her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, who has been missing for 24 days.

75 years ago: Morrissey Drive naming honors fallen Korean War soldier from Bloomington

75 years ago: Morrissey Drive naming honors fallen Korean War soldier from Bloomington

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Central Illinois neighbors: Obituaries for February 24

Central Illinois neighbors: Obituaries for February 24

Read through the obituaries published today in The Pantagraph.

Sheriff: 'Purely speculative' if suspect was previously photographed at Guthrie's door

Sheriff: 'Purely speculative' if suspect was previously photographed at Guthrie's door

Officials are urging caution over reports that a suspect in Nancy Guthrie's abduction was previously seen at her Tucson home, calling the claims unsubstantiated.

February 23 recap: Central Illinois news you may have missed today

Get a quick digest of today's top local news stories from The Pantagraph.

Man jailed, accused of breaking McLean County deputy's wrist

Man jailed, accused of breaking McLean County deputy's wrist

A man accused of breaking a McLean County deputy's wrist has been detained in the McLean County jail. 

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Savannah Guthrie: 'Someone out there knows how to find our mom and bring her home.'

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Robert Carradine, ‘Lizzie McGuire’ star, dies at 71

Robert Carradine, ‘Lizzie McGuire’ star, dies at 71

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As he takes simple spring approach, Cardinals' Michael McGreevy has mix-up in start

As he takes simple spring approach, Cardinals' Michael McGreevy has mix-up in start

To begin his first outing of this spring training, Cardinals right-hander Michael McGreevy experienced some confusion as he began a Monday outing pitching with batting practice balls.

Chicago basketball report: Why Brad Underwood said Illinois’ loss to UCLA ‘burns my rear end’

Chicago basketball report: Why Brad Underwood said Illinois’ loss to UCLA ‘burns my rear end’

Illinois prepares to host Michigan on Friday in a top-10 battle — and Angel Reese returns to the court in Unrivaled. Every Tuesday, Tribune writers will provide an update on what happened — and what’s ahead — for the Bulls, Sky and local college basketball teams. Want more? Sign up for our Tribune sports newsletter. ‘Enough is enough’ Illinois coach Brad Underwood hopes one good thing will ...

4 takeaways from Chicago Cubs spring training, including another low-risk signing to bolster the bench

4 takeaways from Chicago Cubs spring training, including another low-risk signing to bolster the bench

The Cubs signed veteran Tyler Austin to play outfield and first base, but he won’t be platooning with Michael Busch at first like Justin Turner did last year.

Photos: Cardinals beat Marlins 5-4 on a walk-off wild pitch

Photos: Cardinals beat Marlins 5-4 on a walk-off wild pitch

St. Louis Cardinals Noah Mendlinger scores the winnin run on a wild pitch by Marlins minor leaguer Peyton Fosher score from third for the 5-4 victory on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, at Roger Dean Stadium.

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Snowfall intensifies in Northeast; Winter Games come to an end | Hot off the Wire podcast

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Do we outgrow idealism or abandon it? | The Ethical Life podcast

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BAFTA and BBC apologize for racial slur during awards show

BAFTA and BBC apologize for racial slur during awards show

The highly offensive word could be heard as "Sinners" stars Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were presenting the award for best visual effects during Sunday's ceremony.

Robert Carradine, 'Revenge of the Nerds' and 'Lizzie McGuire' star, dies at 71

Robert Carradine, 'Revenge of the Nerds' and 'Lizzie McGuire' star, dies at 71

Robert Carradine, the youngest of his prolific Hollywood family and whose biggest hit was the 1984 comedy “Revenge of the Nerds,” has died at 71.

Robert Carradine, ‘Lizzie McGuire’ star, dies at 71

Robert Carradine, ‘Lizzie McGuire’ star, dies at 71

Best known for his roles as Lewis in "Revenge of the Nerds" and Sam in "Lizzie McGuire," Robert Carradine has died at 71 after navigating bipolar disorder.

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