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McLean County’s branch of the Civil Air Patrol is looking for new recruits. The local squadron will host an open house Tuesday for those between ages 12-18 who are interested in joining.

The Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program will grant McLean County $2.7 million to extend the Route 66 hiking-and-biking trail from near Funks Grove to the village of McLean. The state also is giving Heyworth $1.2 million to build a trail along U.S. Route 136 from Centennial Park to east of U.S. 51.

Medical professionals in Illinois now have to undergo training on how to safely prescribe opioids.That's one of several measures Gov. Bruce Rauner signed…

McLean County health officials reported five more COVID-related deaths Friday, including a man in his 30s.The McLean County Health Department (MCHD) said…

The McLean County Health Department reported 19 new coronavirus cases on Monday, as the testing positivity rate ticked up slightly.There are now eight…

WGLT's Mary Cullen produced this three-part series on court fines and fees, focusing on a new state law and how it's playing out in McLean County. It features interviews with stakeholders across the court system, including judges, lawmakers, administrators, and those calling for more reforms.This series was prepared as a reporting project for John Jay/Arnold Fines & Fees Justice Reporting Fellowship.

Data from McLean County Health Department show weekly coronavirus cases are the lowest they have been since early August.

Over half of school-aged children in McLean County who are eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine have gotten the jab. The McLean County Health Department says the vaccination rate for 12-to-17 year-olds in the county is nearly 55%.

McLean County’s COVID-19 testing positivity rate ticked up slightly to 7.5%, as health officials reported 66 new cases Thursday. That brings the total…

Carle Health is bringing a 40-foot mobile health care clinic to McLean County to help close care gaps in the community.