On today's episode, The Catholic Diocese of Peoria backs off plans to close an historic church in downtown Bloomington, state Sen. Sally Turner plays a leading role in state budget negotiations, plus Normal Community High School's boys' basketball team gets a cheery welcome home after advancing to the state title game.

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