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Journal Star on MSNYesterday

IHSA volleyball: Live, updated scores from 2026 Illinois high school state finals

Here are all the matchups and scores for the 2026 IHSA volleyball state finals at CEFCU Arena in Normal, Illinois.

Friday, November 13

Legacy | ObituaryNov 13

Sara Phillips Obituary (1987 - 2026) - Evanston, IL - The Pantagraph

Legacy | ObituaryNov 13

Catherine Troyer Obituary (1956 - 2026) - Bloomington, IL - The Pantagraph

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Thursday, November 12

CIProud.comNov 12

Uptown Normal underpass project makes progress

Illinois Public MediaNov 12

Illinois experienced more than 200 tornadoes in 2026. Is this our new normal?

The PantagraphNov 12

Trista Fayta catches fire late to spark Illinois State past Green Bay

MaxPrepsNov 12

WWSHS Varsity Football vs. Normal West

Journal Gazette & Times-CourierNov 12

South Adelaide Street road closure update in Normal

Wednesday, November 11

Fox Sports 1070Nov 11

Green Bay vs. Illinois State TV & Stream – Nov. 11

Tuesday, November 10

MaxPrepsNov 10

Normal West High School (IL) Volleyball

MaxPrepsNov 10

Illinois high school football: IHSA quarterfinal playoff schedule, postseason brackets, live broadcasts, scores, state rankings and statewide statistical leaders

MaxPrepsNov 10

Normal West High School (IL) Football

CNBCNov 10

Rivian CEO says new R2 SUV, autonomy make 2027 an ‘inflection year’ as EV maker marks five years since IPO

Sunday, November 8

Legacy | ObituaryNov 8

David Dean Bohm Obituary (2026) - Normal, IL - Endsley-Sedgwick Funeral Home - Bartonville

University of Evansville AthleticsNov 8

Aces fall to Illinois State in MVC Tournament

Saturday, November 7

University of Evansville AthleticsNov 7

Women's Soccer Heads to Illinois State for first round of MVC Tournament

MaxPrepsNov 7

Normal Community High School (IL) Football

Friday, November 6

MaxPrepsNov 6

Schedule - Normal University Pioneers (Normal, IL) Girls Basketball 26-27

Thursday, November 5

The PantagraphNov 5

Election 2026: Bloomington-Normal results, plus state and national coverage

Tuesday, November 3

MaxPrepsNov 3

Schedule - Normal University Pioneers (Normal, IL) Girls Soccer 26-27

Thursday, October 22

WGLTOct 22

Early voting options expand in Bloomington-Normal as election nears

Thursday, October 15

U.S. News & World ReportOct 15

Normal, Illinois

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Kibler-Brady-RuestmanOct 15

Obituary information for Walter D. "Walt" Clark, Sr.

Tuesday, September 22

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Tuesday, June 2

U.S. News & World ReportJun 2

Normal Community West High School

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Wednesday, May 1

Business WireMay 1

Rivian to Receive $827M in Illinois State Funding to Expand Normal, IL Facility

NORMAL, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIVN) announced today it has received an $827M incentive package from the...

Monday, October 30

ElectrekOct 30

Rivian’s Normal, IL, plant is now charging every new EV with 100% clean energy

Rivian’s 2.8 MW wind turbine at its Normal, Illinois, plant is officially online and, along with solar, is charging every new EV with clean...

Friday, June 9

ElectrekJun 9

Rivian offers same day delivery to customers visiting its Normal, IL facility… like a ‘normal’ car company

Rivian is saying it hears its customers loud and clear, and if they want to get themselves into a shiny new R1T, they’ll have the...

Tuesday, August 16

U.S. News & World ReportAug 16

Financial Advisors in Normal, Illinois

The U.S. News Financial Advisor Finder can help you narrow down the best financial advisors in the Normal, Illinois area. Normal has up to...

Thursday, June 30

Crain's Chicago BusinessJun 30

Rivian has transformed Bloomington-Normal

Jim Fruin listed a house for a client in Normal, Ill., on a Friday for just under $150,000. After 30 showings during that weekend, it sold...

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