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Fire displaces residents of five Bloomington apartments
By Greg Ramirez
The international baby names arriving on American birth certificates
Samantha Lee
Samantha Lee
Reporter · Bloomington, IL
Samantha is a dedicated community journalist with a Master’s degree in Journalism from Columbia College Chicago. Having previously reported for the Chicago Tribune's local news section, she brings a wealth of experience in covering community events and issues that matter to Bloomington residents.
More from Samantha →Reporter · Friday, November 13, 2026 at 7:30 PM · 1 min read
ThatsThem reports that American baby names are increasingly influenced by international origins, with names like Kasai and Alara rising rapidly as traditions fade.
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Local news from Bloomington Current
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Bloomington, Illinois
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Community
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Friday, November 13, 2026
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