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CLINTON — An elderly woman died late Tuesday night in a house fire in Clinton, and her son was being treated for injuries at a Springfield hospital, the DeWitt County coroner said early Wednesday.

BLOOMINGTON — A medical office building that would increase the number of primary care providers, bring together outpatient cardiac services under one roof and provide for a more visible PromptCare was approved Tuesday by state regulators.

During the public comments section of Monday night's Bloomington City Council meeting, architect Jim Pearson of The Vantage Group presented a brief, unexpected five-point plan for breathing new life into downtown Bloomington. Few specific details were released about the proposal,…

BLOOMINGTON — The cause of a Monday fire that devastated a home west of Bloomington home is still under investigation.

BLOOMINGTON — Twin City architect/developer Jim Pearson believes the city's top priority for revitalizing its center core is a new downtown conference center and hotel.

BLOOMINGTON — East Jefferson Street, between Gridley and McLean streets, is closed to through traffic for sewer repairs.

BLOOMINGTON — Chuck Erickson announced Tuesday that he will not seek re-election as chairman of the McLean County Republican Party, citing the time commitment required in this election cycle.

City sets government class

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NORMAL — Two events aimed to raise awareness about the effects of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico will take place later this month at Illinois State University.