Allison Petty

Central, Decatur

Editor at Journal Gazette & Times-Courier

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25 years ago: Reagan Peace Garden dedicated at Eureka College

4 days ago | pantagraph.com | Allison Petty

How Time Flies is a daily feature looking back at Pantagraph archives to revisit what was happening in our community and region. Click the links to visit the original story in our newspapers.com archives. 100 years agoMay 10, 1925: Representatives of the American LaFrance company visited Clinton to meet with city council members, who are considering the purchase of new pumping equipment for fighting fires.
100 years ago: Volunteers ready to protect McLean County banks

5 days ago | pantagraph.com | Allison Petty

How Time Flies is a daily feature looking back at Pantagraph archives to revisit what was happening in our community and region. Click the links to visit the original story in our newspapers.com archives. 100 years agoMay 9, 1925: Frank Aldrich, chairman of the McLean County Bankers Federation, stated yesterday that he is receiving offers from volunteers who are willing to serve as town guards in rural communities to protect the local banks.
Central Illinois bishops greet new pope 'with hearts full of joy and hope'

6 days ago | bnd.com | Allison Petty

PEORIA - Local Catholic faith leaders greeted with enthusiasm the election of the first pope from the United States - and from Illinois. Bishop Louis TylkaTylkaBoth Peoria Bishop Louis Tylka and Springfield Bishop Thomas John Paprocki issued celebratory statements shortly after news broke Thursday. Neither has personally met Robert Prevost, the Chicago-born missionary who took the name Leo XIV.
In Central Illinois, the first American pope prompts joy and surprise

6 days ago | pantagraph.com | Allison Petty |Brendan Denison

The naming of the first U.S. pope on Thursday prompted plenty of celebration in Central Illinois, heightened by the fact that the Catholic Church's new leader has roots just a few hours away. At Central Catholic High School in Bloomington, students gathered in the auditorium to watch on a screen as Robert Prevost — taking the name Pope Leo XIV — addressed the tens of thousands who gathered at St. Peter's Square in Vatican City.
In Central Illinois, the first American pope prompts joy and surprise

6 days ago | herald-review.com | Allison Petty

The naming of the first U.S. pope on Thursday prompted plenty of celebration in Central Illinois, heightened by the fact that the Catholic Church's new leader has roots just a few hours away. At Central Catholic High School in Bloomington, students gathered in the auditorium to watch on a screen as Robert Prevost — taking the name Pope Leo XIV — addressed the tens of thousands who gathered at St. Peter's Square in Vatican City.
Central Illinois bishops greet new pope 'with hearts full of joy and hope'

6 days ago | theeagle.com | Allison Petty

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Central Illinois bishops greet new pope 'with hearts full of joy and hope'

6 days ago | pantagraph.com | Allison Petty

PEORIA — Local Catholic faith leaders greeted with enthusiasm the election of the first pope from the United States — and from Illinois. Both Peoria Bishop Louis Tylka and Springfield Bishop Thomas John Paprocki issued celebratory statements shortly after news broke Thursday. Neither has personally met Robert Prevost, the Chicago-born missionary who took the name Leo XIV.
75 years ago: Hundreds tour Dwight veterans facility for 'Hospital Day'

6 days ago | pantagraph.com | Allison Petty

How Time Flies is a daily feature looking back at Pantagraph archives to revisit what was happening in our community and region. Click the links to visit the original story in our newspapers.com archives. 100 years agoMay 8, 1925: About 450 high school students will meet in Normal on Saturday, May 9, to take part in the state finals of the contests in typewriting, shorthand, platform reading, vocal solo, oratory, extempore speaking, violin solo and boys' and girls' glee clubs.
Central Illinois bishops greet new pope 'with hearts full of joy and hope'

1 week ago | lakegenevanews.net | Allison Petty

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Central Illinois bishops greet new pope 'with hearts full of joy and hope'

1 week ago | columbustelegram.com | Allison Petty

PEORIA — Local Catholic faith leaders greeted with enthusiasm the election of the first pope from the United States — and from Illinois. Both Peoria Bishop Louis Tylka and Springfield Bishop Thomas John Paprocki issued celebratory statements shortly after news broke Thursday. Neither has personally met Robert Prevost, the Chicago-born missionary who took the name Leo XIV.