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Illinois State University has won a Department of Defense-sponsored rocket competition for the second straight time. The U of I Laboratory for Advanced Space Systems hosted the competition in Rantoul.

Mollie Ward, left, and Kelby Cumpston have claimed victory in Tuesdays primary for Bloomingtons Ward 7 seat. Unofficial results show Kelby Cumpston and Mollie Ward have won Tuesdays primary election for Bloomingtons Ward 7 seat. As the top two finishers of the five candidates, theyve earned spots on the April 6 ballot.  If the primary is any indication of whats ahead, the municipal election for Ward 7 could be close. Of the 301 votes tallied after polls closed at 7 p.m., 105 (34.9%) went to Cu...

The five candidates running to represent Ward 7 on the Bloomington City Council, clockwise from top left: Kelby Cumpston, Mollie Ward, June Peterson-Middlebrooks, Daniel Freburg, and Coretta Jackson. Photos Courtesy Facebook / Kelby for Ward 7, Mollie Ward For Bloomington City Council Ward 7, June Peterson-Middlebrooks, Coretta Jackson for Ward 7, Daniel Freburg Five candidates are vying for the Ward 7 seat on the Bloomington City Council. But only two will appear on the ballot in the April 6...