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The forgotten age of domestic terrorism
Symbionese Liberation Army “Family Photo.” Public domain.As fears of domestic terror can close down airport gates and lead to mandatory bag checks at nearly every public event, an era of h...
Syndicated Author May 15, 2016

Thunder’s Davies named First-Team All USHL
Bloomington’s Jeremy Davies led the USHL in scoring among defensemen during the 2015-16 season. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Thunder) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Thunder defense...
Syndicated Author May 11, 2016

Obituaries: Schleeter
Shirley Schleeter Shirley Lois (Cumpston) Schleeter, 93, formerly of Colfax, passed away at 8:30 p.m. May 6 at Liberty Village Care Center, Peoria. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at St. John's L...
Syndicated Author May 10, 2016

Obituaries: Harweger
Betty HarwegerBetty J. Harweger, 93, of Normal, passed away at 3:10 a.m. on May 8 at McLean County Nursing Home in Normal.Her graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Secor Cemetery...
Syndicated Author May 09, 2016

Underestimating animal intelligence
Primatologist Frans de Waal has studied animal intelligence for decades. He says that we know surprisingly little about animal intelligence due to centuries of study that valued exhibitions of human-l...
Syndicated Author May 08, 2016

Obituaries: Kauffman
(Photo courtesy Duffy-Pils Memorial Home) Thomas A. Kauffman, 87, of Chenoa, passed away at 2:16 am, Friday, May 6, 2016 at Meadows Mennonite Retirement Community, Chenoa. His funeral service will be ...
Syndicated Author May 07, 2016

Obituaries: Guenther
Chad GuentherChad Henry Guenther, 41, of Chicago, formerly of Bloomington, passed away at 1:42 p.m., May 3 at his home.His memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday at Second Presbyterian C...
Syndicated Author May 06, 2016

Obituaries: Shepherd
Shirley ShepherdShirley A. Shepherd, 89, of Bloomington, died at 6:10 p.m. on May 2 at McLean County Nursing Home, Normal.Her funeral will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday at Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloom...
Syndicated Author May 04, 2016

Obituaries: Durre, Spall
Betty DurreBetty Jo Durre,68, of Strawn passed away at 9:40 p.m., April 30 at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, Normal.Cremation rites have been accorded. The family will have a private Celebration of ...
Syndicated Author May 03, 2016

Miller leads Redbirds to extra-inning win over Evansville
Jack Landwehr pitched the final 3 1/3 innings to get the win for Illinois State on Sunday. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationEVANSVILLE, Ind. – Owen Miller matched a career...
Syndicated Author May 02, 2016