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Illinois Army National Guard's Pontiac-based troop returns home Approximately 155 soldiers from the Illinois Army National Guard's Pontiac-based A Troop, 2nd Squadron, 106th Cavalry Regiment recently returned from the Horn of Africa.

Illinois Army National Guard's Pontiac-based troop returns home

25 years ago: Solar eclipse on Christmas Day will be worth a careful look How Time Flies is a daily feature looking back at Pantagraph archives to revisit what was happening in our community and region. See today in history:

25 years ago: Solar eclipse on Christmas Day will be worth a careful look

Bloomington-Normal area may get 2 to 4 more inches of snow Monday Parts of Central Illinois, including Bloomington-Normal, can expect 2 to 4 more inches of snow Monday after experiencing its first notable snow of the season over the weekend.

Bloomington-Normal area may get 2 to 4 more inches of snow Monday

AIDS arrives in, shakes up McLean County in 1985 1985 was a carefree summer, but the death of an ISU administrator of AIDS showed McLean County residents they couldn't ignore the growing national health crisis.

AIDS arrives in, shakes up McLean County in 1985

Ruedi: Cost basis defines gains, losses, taxes on securities Christopher Ruedi says using the right formula for calculating how much you gained or lost on securities has potentially hefty tax implications.

Ruedi: Cost basis defines gains, losses, taxes on securities

More Snowfall On The Way

More Snowfall On The Way

25 years ago: Grove Elementary School namesake connects past, present of one local family How Time Flies is a daily feature looking back at Pantagraph archives to revisit what was happening in our community and region. See today in history:

25 years ago: Grove Elementary School namesake connects past, present of one local family

The Pantagraph Goodfellow Fund: See who donated Today's donations to The Pantagraph Goodfellow Fund.

The Pantagraph Goodfellow Fund: See who donated

Special Weather Statement until SUN 5:00 AM CST Strong Gusty Winds Overnight

Special Weather Statement until SUN 5:00 AM CST

While the weather outside was frightful, golf was on the minds of many Putt-Off Challenge turned out to be a big hit on a winter's day

While the weather outside was frightful, golf was on the minds of many

Peoria road crews ask for patience as they clear the snow

Peoria road crews ask for patience as they clear the snow

Accumulating snowfall continues across Central Illinois Here are some of the latest snowfall totals as on 12 pm.

Accumulating snowfall continues across Central Illinois

Winter Storm Warning until SUN 6:00 AM CST Winter Storm Warning: Heavy Snow and Strong Winds Until Sunday Morning

Winter Storm Warning until SUN 6:00 AM CST

Shoppers brave Saturday's snowy conditions to support small businesses in uptown Normal Small Business Saturday slowed but did not stop amid the snowstorm moving across the Midwest.

Shoppers brave Saturday's snowy conditions to support small businesses in uptown Normal

McLean County under collision alert as snowfall continues McLean County drivers who are in minor crashes without injuries should exchange information and report the crash within 48 hours after the collision alert is lifted.

McLean County under collision alert as snowfall continues

Peoria Public Works continue to treat city roads during Winter Storm Peoria Public Works crews are working 12-hour around-the-clock shifts, and said they will continue to focus on primary roads and emergency snow routes.

Peoria Public Works continue to treat city roads during Winter Storm

New space 'exciting' for Bloomington Career Academy, its students The BCA, housed in the Willie G. and Gloria Brown Education Center, is home to nearly 1,000 students learning all manner of career and life skills

New space 'exciting' for Bloomington Career Academy, its students

75 years ago: Community Players show 'Kind Lady' explores bad artwork How Time Flies is a daily feature looking back at Pantagraph archives to revisit what was happening in our community and region. See today in history:

75 years ago: Community Players show 'Kind Lady' explores bad artwork

The Pantagraph Goodfellow Fund: See who donated Today's donations to The Pantagraph Goodfellow Fund.

The Pantagraph Goodfellow Fund: See who donated

The Pantagraph Goodfellow Fund: See who donated Today's donations to The Pantagraph Goodfellow Fund.

The Pantagraph Goodfellow Fund: See who donated

Winter Storm Warning until SUN 6:00 AM CST Heavy Snow and Strong Winds Expected Through Early Sunday Morning

Winter Storm Warning until SUN 6:00 AM CST

Better than expected Black Friday at Peoria’s Northwoods Mall

Better than expected Black Friday at Peoria’s Northwoods Mall

Connect Transit asks for baby supplies in 23rd annual Stuff the Bus The 23rd annual Stuff the Bus event will benefit the Brightpoint Bloomington Crisis Nursery.

Connect Transit asks for baby supplies in 23rd annual Stuff the Bus

138th Santa Claus Parade

138th Santa Claus Parade

McLean County coroner identifies 2 dead after Wednesday house fire A preliminary autopsy has determined they died from carbon monoxide poisoning.

McLean County coroner identifies 2 dead after Wednesday house fire

Illinois State campus closes ahead of winter storm, postponing IHSA football finals The games will be rescheduled, and campus will reopen, for the most part, Sunday with a full open scheduled for Monday, Dec. 1

Illinois State campus closes ahead of winter storm, postponing IHSA football finals

Awaiting season’s first major storm, Central Illinois residents urged to stay home, or change travel plans Peoria city crews intend to work 12-hours shifts around the clock for snow removal

Awaiting season’s first major storm, Central Illinois residents urged to stay home, or change travel plans

Walgreens recalls nasal spray over possible contamination The FDA says the nasal spray may be contaminated with a bacterium found in raw milk.

Walgreens recalls nasal spray over possible contamination

Peoria, state nix snow plowing agreement Although their agreement won't be renewed, the city and IDOT said they’re ready for whatever Mother Nature throws at them this year.

Peoria, state nix snow plowing agreement

Bloomington-Normal to implement parking bans for snow removal Bloomington and Normal have implemented parking bans to go into effect just as snow is expected to begin falling across Central Illinois.

Bloomington-Normal to implement parking bans for snow removal