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Goodfield State Bank to purchase Hickory Point branch in Varna

2 weeks ago | pantagraph.com | Robyn Gautschy Skaggs

GOODFIELD — Goodfield State Bank has entered into an agreement to purchase the Hickory Point Bank branch at 510 Main St. in Varna, according to a news release. The sale is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2025, pending regulatory approval. “We are excited about the opportunity to expand our service area with a location in Marshall County.
EDC's Harrison completes workforce development program

2 weeks ago | pantagraph.com | Robyn Gautschy Skaggs

NORMAL — Nora Harrison, community development manager at the Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council, has completed the Certificate in Workforce Development Fundamentals program, offered through a partnership between the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Foundation and the International Economic Development Council.
Run for Life planned July 12 in Metamora

2 weeks ago | pantagraph.com | Robyn Gautschy Skaggs

METAMORA — Central Illinois Right to Life will hold its 40th annual 5K run/walk at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, July 12, at Metamora Fields Golf Course. The entry fee is $15 for kid ages 12 and younger (or $20 after July 5); $30 for those ages 13 and older (or $35 after July 5); or $100 max per family (or $120 after July 5). Illinois Valley Striders Grand Prix participants will receive a $5 discount; email [email protected] for the discount code.
Midwest Food Bank gets $118K grant to buy refrigerated truck

2 weeks ago | pantagraph.com | Robyn Gautschy Skaggs

WASHINGTON — Midwest Food Bank has received a $118,000 grant from Impact Central Illinois to purchase a new refrigerated truck. The grant was announced Tuesday during Impact Central Illinois' annual meeting at Five Points Washington, where over 250 members gathered to select this year's grant recipients, according to a news release.
Road closure starts Monday on College Avenue in Normal

2 weeks ago | pantagraph.com | Robyn Gautschy Skaggs

NORMAL — Starting at 7 a.m. Monday, College Avenue will be closed between Adelaide Street and Delaine Drive due to a water main installation. The road is expected to reopen by 5 p.m. Friday, weather permitting. Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts Drivers are advised to use Main, Gregory and Adelaide streets for a detour. A map spotlight of the closure can be found at arcg.is/0aS4Py2.
The history of 12 Bloomington-Normal street names

3 weeks ago | pantagraph.com | Robyn Gautschy Skaggs

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Youth baseball camp set for June 9-11 in Normal

1 month ago | pantagraph.com | Robyn Gautschy Skaggs

NORMAL — Illinois State University's Redbirds baseball program will lead a youth baseball camp Monday through Wednesday, June 9 through 11, at Duffy Bass Field in Normal. The camp will be held from 9 a.m. to noon each day and is open to kids in kindergarten through eighth grade. Attendees will learn baseball fundamentals and all aspects of game play, including throwing, hitting, pitching, defensive play and base running, according to a news release.
Concert planned July 19 at Broadview Mansion

1 month ago | pantagraph.com | Robyn Gautschy Skaggs

NORMAL — Immanuel Bible Foundation will host its 10th annual Broadview Mansion Summer Concert from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 19, on the mansion lawn, 1301 S. Fell Ave., Normal. The Brass Band of Central Illinois will perform, and volunteers will be giving tours of the mansion. Concert admission is free, but a $5 donation is suggested. Raffle tickets also will be available.
Juneteenth celebration returning to Miller Park June 21

1 month ago | pantagraph.com | Robyn Gautschy Skaggs

BLOOMINGTON — The Bloomington-Normal Black History Project and the City of Bloomington are bringing the annual Juneteenth celebration back to Miller Park on Saturday, June 21. Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S.The Bloomington event will run from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with activities including live entertainment, a children's area, vendors, food trucks and more.
Painted Tree Boutique to open in Bloomington May 31

1 month ago | pantagraph.com | Robyn Gautschy Skaggs

BLOOMINGTON — Painted Tree Boutiques will open its newest location next week at 1500 E. Empire St., Suite B2, Bloomington. The store, described in a news release as a "one-stop shop for gifts, décor, fashion and more," will have its first day of business on Saturday, May 31, followed by a grand opening celebration on Saturday, June 21. Store hours will be 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day.