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ISU board approves $41.5M in expenses for new College of Engineering site

5 days ago | pantagraph.com | Drew Zimmerman

NORMAL — The Illinois State University Board of Trustees agreed on Friday to allocate up to $41.5 million for construction and equipment costs related to the first phase of a plan to convert a former Country Financial complex into the university's new College of Engineering. The university first approached the Education Advisory Board about the feasibility of offering new engineering degree programs in 2016.
Pritzker appoints Rivian executive to Illinois State University board

1 week ago | pantagraph.com | Drew Zimmerman

NORMAL — Julie Hoeniges, director of trade compliance at Rivian Automotive, has been appointed by Gov. JB Pritzker to serve on Illinois State University's Board of Trustees. In her role at Rivian, Hoeniges leads the development of trade policy, customs import compliance, export control operations and compliance with international trade regulations.
Pontiac seeking new bids for Centennial Plaza project

1 week ago | pantagraph.com | Drew Zimmerman

PONTIAC — A plan to preserve and enhance Pontiac's Centennial Plaza will be put out to bid again after the city failed to receive a proposal that fell in line with project's projected cost. Located behind the Route 66 Museum in downtown Pontiac, Centennial Plaza is home to some iconic landmarks of Route 66, including the city's famous Route 66 shield mural. It is also home to the Bob Waldmire Road Yacht, a school bus that was modified into a mobile home that traveled along Route 66.
Bloomington Fire Department mourns loss of firefighter

1 week ago | pantagraph.com | Drew Zimmerman

BLOOMINGTON — The Bloomington Fire Department is mourning the loss of firefighter Kyle Walder, who died Sunday in a scuba diving accident in Kentucky. He was 31. Bloomington Fire Chief Cory Matheny said in a news release Walder was an integral part of the fire department family, respected for his dedication and his spirit.
What's next for Home Sweet Home Ministries' plan to house the homeless

1 week ago | pantagraph.com | Drew Zimmerman

BLOOMINGTON — Construction could begin next month on Home Sweet Home Ministries’ plans to build a 56-bed shelter village for the city’s homeless population, a project that will be known as “The Bridge.”About 100 residents visited the Bloomington Public Library on Friday to learn more about plans for the project, first announced in March to aid the community's growing homeless population.
Correction for 5/3

1 week ago | pantagraph.com | Drew Zimmerman

LocalEagle Scouts — Page A3 of Friday's Pantagraph listed the incorrect name for the first woman to obtain the rank of Eagle Scout in the Peoria-based W.D. Boyce Council. The scout's name is Celeste Saul. Contact Drew Zimmerman at 309-820-3276. Follow Drew on Twitter: @DZimmermanLee Love Funny Wow Sad Angry
Organizers of Bloomington May Day rally call for action

1 week ago | pantagraph.com | Drew Zimmerman

BLOOMINGTON — Steve Vose, a Bloomington retiree and veteran of the U.S. Navy, said the United States of America as it stands is not the same country he grew up in. “It is our nation (and) we are the United States of America,” Vose said. “That means we stay united and we always have been united but not right now.”However, there currently are forces are working against the rights outlined in the Constitution, he said.
Bloomington swears in new mayor, City Council members

1 week ago | pantagraph.com | Drew Zimmerman

BLOOMINGTON — Former Illinois Rep. Dan Brady was officially sworn in as the next mayor of Bloomington during a special ceremony at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday. He was joined by four City Council members who also were sworn in to serve four-year terms: Mike Straza, who replaces Alderman Nick Becker; Abby Scott, who replaces Alderman Tom Crumpler; and incumbents Jenna Kearns and Mollie Ward.
Central Illinois women who earned Eagle Scout rank share experiences, lessons learned

1 week ago | pantagraph.com | Drew Zimmerman

BLOOMINGTON — Over the last few years, Refuge Food Forest in Normal received a batch of native pollinators, Merwin Nature Preserve in Lexington received a newly resurfaced walking trail and Singing Woods in Mossville received benches, handrails and other new amenities. These projects were all made possible by local women striving to achieve the highest honor the Scouts BSA program can offer: the rank of Eagle Scout.
University of Illinois Extension offers brain health series

1 week ago | pantagraph.com | Drew Zimmerman

PONTIAC — The University of Illinois Extension, in partnership with OSF Saint James John W. Albrecht Medical Center in Pontiac, will be offering a series of interactive sessions dedicated to improving brain health. The series, known as "Wits Workout," will offer a variety of intellectually engaging activities and social interactions that research has linked to lifelong brain health, according to a news release.