Maria Nagle
The Pantagraph
Bloomington, IL, United States
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TGI Fridays in Bloomington shuts down permanently
BLOOMINGTON — The TGI Fridays restaurant in Bloomington has permanently closed. → Read More
Construction of new Aldi store in west Bloomington to begin soon
BLOOMINGTON — The construction of a new Aldi store in west Bloomington will begin in the next few weeks. → Read More
Bloomington-Normal, ISU, county police issue few citations since recreational cannabis legalized
One month into legalized cannabis, authorities report few violations and no convictions overturned. → Read More
City engineer to head Bloomington public works; Karch to become special projects manager
BLOOMINGTON — Starting next week, the Bloomington Public Works Department will have a new director. → Read More
Odell man killed in Livingston County crash
A 51-year-old Odell man was killed Tuesday night when his vehicle went off a road and rolled over in a field. → Read More
With a pinch of salt: As prices soar, homework and new ideas help combat slick streets
A road salt shortage has forced some states to find unique de-icers for their streets and roads. → Read More
Window vignettes, other holiday entertainment featured at Bloomington's First Friday
First Friday will feature window vignettes in downtown Bloomington. → Read More
New Texas Roadhouse restaurant to open in Bloomington
BLOOMINGTON — A Texas Roadhouse restaurant is expected to open late next year in Bloomington. → Read More
Cross purposes: Log at core of Roanoke woodcutter's spiritual mission
A Roanoke man finds biblical images in, on tree trunk. → Read More
CVS Pharmacy in downtown Bloomington to close Jan. 2
BLOOMINGTON — The CVS store in downtown Bloomington will close after the first of the year after a little more than 12 years at that location. "We have made the difficult business decision to close our store at 210 N. Center St. on Jan. 2," CVSHealth spokesman Mike DeAngelis said in a statement. In May, the company announced it was closing 46 stores it said were "underperforming." The downtown… → Read More
Connect Transit may delay Jan. 1 fare hikes
BLOOMINGTON — A 25-cent Connect Transit bus fare increase looks like it is heading toward another delay. → Read More
BFD: Could be 'weeks' before cause known for downtown fire
BLOOMINGTON — It could be weeks before authorities know what caused a Thursday fire that left Diesel Dick’s a heap of smoldering debris. → Read More
'It was just horrific': Downtowners watch as Bloomington business burns
BLOOMINGTON — As Vicki Tilton and other downtown business owners watched a fire burn Diesel Dick's to the ground Thursday morning, they hoped it wouldn't spread. "I was seeing soot and debris," she said. "Then I became concerned about embers. Our big concern was of it spreading beyond. "And then explosions," added Tilton. "They had a lot of flammables in there so that was a concern I had. There… → Read More
'Trolls LIVE!' to kick off national stage tour at Grossinger Motors Arena
BLOOMINGTON — The new live stage show "Trolls LIVE!" will kick off its national tour in Bloomington with the very first performance happening at Grossinger Motors Arena. → Read More
Bloomington Planning Commission to examine zoning rules for cannabis sales to adults
BLOOMINGTON — The Bloomington Planning Commission will start next month considering how to amend city zoning regulations for businesses selling recreational cannabis if the City Council decides, possibly in December, → Read More
Bloomington council eyes zoning for cannabis sales
BLOOMINGTON — The Bloomington City Council could follow in Normal's footsteps by having the city's planning commission begin forming zoning rules for new businesses that want to sell recreational cannabis. → Read More
From McD's to monsieur: Dobski to open Rob Dob's Monday
BLOOMINGTON — After 35 years of owning McDonald's franchises and a brief retirement, Bob Dobski is turning a longtime desire to own an upscale restaurant with a full-service menu into → Read More
Bloomington City Council will vote next week on whether to start zoning process to regulate cannabis sales
BLOOMINGTON — After hearing a report by a task force that recommended 6-3 in favor of allowing the sale of cannabis in Bloomington, the City Council decided Monday night it → Read More
Bloomington council eyes architectural firm to design monkey exhibit at zoo
BLOOMINGTON — The City Council is looking at hiring the architectural and engineering firm Shive-Hattery Inc. to help get the ball rolling on two construction projects — the DeBrazza monkeys → Read More
Building permits 10/13/19
Builders Sales and Service Co., Moline, issued permit Oct. 3 for $500,000 for breakroom upgrades, renovate first-floor offices into mother's room area and finish atrium updates at State Farm Mutual Auto, 2702 Ireland Grove Road. Builders Sales and Service Co., Moline, issued permit Oct. 3 for $80,000 to turn shop area into a containment room for shipping and receiving at State Farm Mutual, 2202… → Read More