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BLOOMINGTON — Three Twin City landmarks have been named among Illinois' 200 Great Places as part of the state's bicentennial celebration.

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Community bike ride in Lincoln

BLOOMINGTON — The arrival of warmer weather makes the timing of this weekend's opening of Twin City public swimming pools just about perfect.

BLOOMINGTON — Independent pharmacists are increasingly worried that their days filling prescriptions may be numbered because recent Medicaid managed care changes mean they are losing money on some orders.

STANFORD — Neighbors blamed a bolt of lightning for igniting a house fire Friday night in Stanford, but firefighters said the cause remains under investigation.

HUDSON — If you're going boating this holiday weekend, be sure you have all the required safety equipment, or you could face a fine of $120 or more.

NOBLESVILLE, Ind.— A male student armed with two handguns opened fire at a suburban Indianapolis middle school Friday morning, wounding another student and a teacher before being taken into custody, authorities said.

BLOOMINGTON — Normal's biggest church is branching out into Bloomington.

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