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BLOOMINGTON — The state licenses of a longtime Bloomington-Normal physician and surgeon have been suspended based on allegations that he came to work impaired and had substance abuse issues.

Agencies offer smoke alarm help

NORMAL — Building a bridge between dying by suicide and being here tomorrow begins with a smile and question:

BLOOMINGTON — The human services professional who directed the expansion of LIFE Center for Independent Living (LIFE CIL) and helped to keep the organization afloat during the state budget impasse announced her retirement on Monday.

A combination of airline mergers and a slowdown in local business travel continue to drive passengers away from the Central Illinois Regional Airport in Bloomington as officials look for ways to reverse the disappointing trend.

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BLOOMINGTON — A restaurant that has served local customers and air travelers may be forced soon to close its doors over unpaid rent sought in a complaint filed by the Bloomington Normal Airport Authority.

SPRINGFIELD — Illinoisans have chosen “The Blues Brothers” as the top movie in state history, embracing a film that celebrates car crashes, classic songs, Chicago landmarks and two shady characters trying desperately to do the right thing.

BLOOMINGTON — Activist and Illinois Wesleyan University graduate Charlene Carruthers will be the keynote speaker for the graduation of the Multicultural Leadership Program.

STEM gala planned April 4