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BLOOMINGTON — The American Red Cross wants people to volunteer their time to help save lives this spring.

Monday

In the early 1890s, Frank Crane proved a popular if somewhat unconventional Methodist minister in Bloomington. He moved on after a few years, and though congregants knew that their young, talented and ambitious minister would one day make a name…

BLOOMINGTON — Sixty years of elaborate quilts, home-cooked treats and contributions to provide relief around the world have kept the Illinois Mennonite Relief Sale going strong.

Election Day rides available

Sunday

Drugs — A man is charged with multiple drug offenses.

BLOOMINGTON — Bond was set at $1 million Saturday for a Normal man charged with reproducing child pornography using social media and a cellphone.

PAXTON — A Champaign woman died Saturday morning after her car hit an SUV on Route 9 east of Paxton.

BLOOMINGTON — The opioid crisis gripping McLean County and other communities is the topic for an event Tuesday sponsored by the McLean County League of Women Voters.