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Bloomington welcomes Sneaker Box, unique international brands
By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - A brand new shoe storefront has opened in Bloomington, offering products you cannot get anywhere else. The Sneaker Box is located at 716 E. Empire Street in Bloomington. It's housed inside The Hive 309, across from Keg Grove Brewing Company. They officially opened their front with ...
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Rapid corn growth spurred by rain, but root rot poses challenge
BLOOMINGTON, Ill (WMBD) - As the saying goes, knee-high by the Fourth of July, but this year, the corn is growing faster than ever, being knee-high by the beginning of June. According to a seed specialist at Evergreen FS, corn this year is growing faster than it has before, and the recent rainfall is helping it too. &q...
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Bradley University mourns loss of former president Joanne Glasser
By WMBD TV PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - In a letter to the community, Bradley University President Jim Shadid announced the passing of the school's first female president. "It is with deep sadness that I share the news of the passing of former Bradley University President Joanne Glasser," Shadid said. Glasser was Br...
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Illinois' abortion landscape continues to evolve amid persistent growth in demand
By NIKOEL HYTREK Capitol News Illinois nhytrek@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary In the four years since Roe v. Wade was overturned and Illinois became a destination for abortion care, Illinois providers and advocates have rebuilt the state's infrastructure to support the tens of thousands of people who travel t...
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Bloomington accepting nominations for beautification awards
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - The Citizens' Beautification Committee of Bloomington is inviting residents to make nominations for its annual beautification awards. The awards are meant to recognize residents and property owners in Bloomington who make a positive contribution to the city's appearance through landscaping, a...
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On the Record: Illinois budget signed, Bears' stadium deal raised questions
By WMBD TV PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - State Rep. Sharon Chung said the Chicago Bears have been inconsistent in their messaging. The Bloomington Democrat made that comment on WMBD News On the Record while talking about some of the biggest legislative items in Springfield, including the budget. The NFL Team announced it is mo...
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Area high school basketball teams getting ready for shot clock era to begin
By WMBD TV PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) - High school summer leagues are wrapping up this week as teams are preparing the for the upcoming basketball season in a couple months. One thing players really haven't seen this summer is the shot clock. They will see plenty of it this fall. A 35-second shot clock will be used in e...
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Federal cuts are hitting Illinois food assistance recipients - and the farmers who feed them
By MOLLY A. WALLACE Medill Illinois News Bureau news@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary The Trump administration eliminated food assistance for an estimated 360,000 Illinoisans this year by expanding work requirements and cutting benefits for lawfully present immigrants, including refugees and asylum seekers. Link...
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