Central Illinois News
Gill: New GOP pick Davis is ‘DC insider’
BLOOMINGTON – Democrat David Gill took aim Tuesday at his newly chosen Republican rival’s job as a congressional aide, calling him a beatable “D.C. insider.”
Gill, who narrowly won his own March 20 primary, lost to U.S. Rep. Tim Johnson three times previously in the 15th Congressional District.
Blake Ferrell walks a goat named Wrigley along Route 66 near Bloomington as five Cub fans walk to Chicago to seek a cure for the curse of the billy goat and to accept donations for cancer research. (Photo courtesy Facebook/crackthecurse) 
The 65 gallon cart (pictured) and 95 gallon cart are $30 until through Friday, May 25 when the price goes up to $60. (Beth Whisman/WJBC) Last week for discounted Normal recycling carts
NORMAL - Officials in Normal are warning residents this is the last week to get the recycling bin at a discounted price.
The 95 and 65 gallon bins are the same price, $30, but after Friday, the price goes up to $60. Public Works Director Robin Weaver said residents are getting a post card in the mail about signing up for information and resources.
Illinois Wesleyan's Sigma Pi charter has been revoked. (Photo By B Corbin/WJBC) IWU’s Sigma Pi charter revoked
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Illinois Wesleyan's Sigma Pi fraternity charter has been revoked by the organization's national office.
The move follows last month's university decision to suspend Sigma Pi for three years after the death of a member following a fraternity event.
An artist's rendering shows the proposed expansion of the Community Cancer Center, including the new two-story addition on the left. (Photo courtesy of the Community Cancer Center) Community Cancer Center unveils $10M expansion
NORMAL – Leaders at the Community Cancer Center unveiled a $10 million expansion plan Tuesday, showing off renderings of a new medical oncology wing and other features to meet existing needs and absorb an expected growth in cancer patients.
The center, 407 E. Vernon Ave., plans to add a two-story addition, which will house the new medical oncology wing, conference center and much-needed administrative and support office areas.
Margaret Gustafson will take over as the President of Children's Hospital of Illinois in June. (Photo Courtesy Children's Hospital of Illinois) Children’s Hospital names new president
PEORIA - The former CEO of Kewanee Hospital has been named the President of Children's Hospital of Illinois.
Margaret Gustafson spent 11 years as Kewanee CEO and has 21 years of hospital administration experience. She replaces interim president Mike Higgins, who was filling that role after Paul Kramer retired last year.
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Manteno. (Photo by Getty Images) 
Long term parking in the Uptown Station deck will be $8 a month for Amtrak riders, but there will be a free option in the College Avenue parking deck. (Stephanie Pawlowski/WJBC) Normal OKs Amtrak parking charge, with free option
NORMAL - Normal's Town Council approved the $8 daily parking fee for Amtrak users, but City Manager Mark Peterson said there will be a free option available.
He said the town will, in the short term, provide the top level of the College Avenue Parking Deck free for long-term parking. He said he did hear from members of the public who want a free option.
The McLean County Law and Justice Center in Bloomington. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC) Public weighs in on foreclosure panel’s ideas
BLOOMINGTON – A special Illinois Supreme Court committee is looking for public input on proposed ways to improve how lower courts handle foreclosures, just as McLean County gets its new mediation program under way.
One of the high court panel’s subcommittees has drafted 14 proposed recommendations for foreclosure mediation and mandatory preforeclosure loss mitigation.
The Miller Park Zoo San Clemente Island Goat named Bella is seen with her new female kid at the zoo. (Photo courtesy of the City of Bloomington) 
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