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BLOOMINGTON — A third Illinoisan — the second from Central Illinois — has died from severe bleeding after using synthetic cannabinoids, often called spice, K2 or fake weed, health officials said Monday.

Tuesday

BLOOMINGTON — State Farm plans to sell its 89-year-old original headquarters building in downtown Bloomington.

400 North Road, Downs Township — 400 North Road between 2225 and 2350 East roads is closed to motoristsc through June 19, weather permitting, for replacement of Wade Bridge.

SIBLEY — On Facebook, Dylan Benningfield described himself with one simple sentence.

NORMAL — United Way of McLean County again is inviting the community to join a celebration of volunteerism through Rock the Block party.

Monday

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Col. Royal P. Mortenson served around the world during a 30-year career as an infantry officer in the Marine Corps.

GIBSON CITY— A junior at Gibson City Melvin Sibley High School was killed and his brother injured in a two-vehicle crash Saturday morning in Ford County. The sheriff's department reported the crash was reported at about 7:44 a.m. Saturday at…

URBANA, Ill. (AP) — After seeing men locked up for life for stealing pizza under California's "three strikes" program, Alan Williams felt there had to be a better way.