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NORMAL — Former U.S. Ambassador Tony Hall wasn't shy in his praise for Midwest Food Bank on Tuesday.

BLOOMINGTON — Bloomington Police Chief Brendan Heffner has been nominated to be the next U.S. Marshal for the Central District of Illinois.

Run for Hope to aid mission

Oakland Avenue, Bloomington — Oakland Avenue, at the intersection with Gridley Street, will be closed beginning at 7 a.m. Wednesday for sewer repair work. Drivers must use other routes.

BLOOMINGTON — "Love in the air" at the Miller Park Zoo means new births, and others that are due soon, but, sadly, one dad won't be there to help raise his new pups.

Tuesday

BLOOMINGTON — Two unrelated senior living facilities will open soon within blocks of each other on Bloomington's east side.

BLOOMINGTON — The turn lane on East Oakland Street onto South Clinton Street is closed to motorists while Bloomington crews make an emergency water main repair on Oakland between South Clinton and South Robinson Street.

Tuesday

EUREKA — Mary Kerr enjoys sharing stories from days gone by with children.