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  Partly cloudy with late night showers or thunderstorms. Low 73F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
  
  Updated: June 18, 2018 @ 2:56 pm
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Coroner at scene of shooting report on Riley Drive

Coroner at scene of shooting report on Riley Drive

Local Crime & Courts

Coroner at scene of shooting report on Riley Drive

PANTAGRAPH STAFF

BLOOMINGTON — The McLean County coroner is at the scene of a reported shooting at an apartment building on Riley Drive in Bloomington.

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Local home runs: Central Illinois natives who played with the MLB

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Guest commentary: Higher ed welcomes budget, but lot more needed

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Editorial: United Way should consider regional partner

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Nurse pleads guilty in B-N opioid patch theft

Normal releases photos of suspects in armed robbery

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Normal releases photos of suspects in armed robbery

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Local home runs: Central Illinois natives who played with the MLB

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Local home runs: Central Illinois natives who played with the MLB

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Photos: Cardinals snap losing streak by beating Cubs

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Photos: Local pilot flies historic Ford Tri-motor

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