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SAUNEMIN — A 42-year-old Forrest man was identified Friday as the driver killed Thursday in a three-vehicle crash near Saunemin.

BLOOMINGTON — Crime Stoppers of McLean County needs the public’s help in finding a person who is wanted for contempt of court for a felony charge.

CLINTON — The Clinton community is mourning the loss of Spencer Toohill, a teen known for his inclusive personality and constant smile.

NORMAL — The Humane Society of Central Illinois will be temporarily closed after a puppy was diagnosed with parvovirus.

BLOOMINGTON — The Illinois Mennonite Relief Sale took in more than $250,000 in gross income for its March 16-17 run, according to preliminary figures.

WASHINGTON — Half a million people are expected to come to Washington on Saturday for the March for Our Lives with a goal that leading members of Congress see as a futile mission: to prod Congress to take "comprehensive" action…

Friday

The U.S. Navy on Thursday announced the command team for the USS Montana, a Virginia Class nuclear-powered attack submarine under construction and scheduled for commissioning as part of the Navy fleet in 2020.

BLOOMINGTON — A lockdown drill at Bloomington High School will briefly interrupt traffic Friday morning.