Libby Sam and her family said they prayed to God for help when her 27-year-old roof started leaking this spring. Water spots showed through the... »
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Bear sightings on the rise
Borough resident Anne Burns had never seen a bear so close as the one that walked across the street in front of her two weeks ago. Burns said a small bear, probably an adolescent, crossed Hillside Avenue about 20 yards in front of her while she was on an evening walk. The bear Burns saw isn't... »
Central Illinoisans share stories of transgendered life
Growing up in the Quad Cities, Trey Polesky was born a girl but said he never felt like one. "I knew by the age of 5 or so that I really felt like a boy, that I was a boy. I rejected all sorts of stereotypical female toys. I didn't want to play with Barbie,... »
‘My goal is just to be the girl next door’
Living in a small central Illinois town, Audri Brooks, 28, considers herself a woman in a man's body. And though Brooks has always known she's different, all she really wants is to fit in. "My goal is just to be the girl next door," Brooks said. "I don't want to be noticed. I want to blend... »
Tiger Spot: University documents show continuous problems
Although it was once referred to as a “campus icon” in a letter from College of Arts and Science Dean Richard Schwartz, the deteriorating Tiger Spot glass mosaic could soon be campus history. The spot has been covered with a tarp since last August, but a new design has been created to inhabit the area... »