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Two people sit in a recording studio, at a desk with microphones. They are looking into the camera, and smiling. The teen, in the left of the photo is wearing a red hoodie, over a white T-shirt. They have a yellow beanie hat, over their short hair. They are wearing glasses, and large headphones rest around their neck. On the right, a woman with short black hair and glasses, sits next to the teen. The woman is wearing a yellow floral sweater.

Over the Rainbow social group gives queer teens space to thrive

Organizers hope to expand a social group for LGBTQ+ youth living in the McLean County area. Over the Rainbow launched in 2023, and now meets twice monthly.

A map showing all of Illinois faces an enhanced risk of severe weather on Monday, April 27.

McLean County faces enhanced risk of severe weather on Monday

Here we go again: McLean County and the rest of Illinois will be at an enhanced risk of severe storms Monday. Very large hail, damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph, and tornadoes are all possible, according to the National Weather Service.

New Census data show Bloomington-Normal hasn’t been as hard-hit as other Illinois metro areas when it comes to people moving out of the area, including out of state.

McLean County fares well in latest Census data on births, deaths and domestic migration

More people were born than died in the Bloomington-Normal area over the past year—bucking a national trend toward population decline that’s been intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Regional Superintendent of Schools Mark Jontry and Assistant Regional Superintendent Molly Allen of Regional Office of Education #17.

Mark Jontry retiring after this term as Regional Superintendent of Schools, endorses assistant superintendent for the role

Mark Jontry, the regional superintendent of schools for McLean County and other nearby counties, will not run for re-election after this term ends, but he has a new candidate in mind to replace him.

Exhibitors are setting up at the Interstate Center in Bloomington for the inaugural Blo-No Home Show. Habitat for Humanity of McLean County plans to make the expo an annual event.

Inaugural Habitat for Humanity fundraiser returns a home show to McLean County

The first Blo-No Home Show features over 60 vendors and exhibitors from an array of topics and products in the home, design and lifestyle industries. Proceeds from the event benefit Habit for Humanity, which hopes to build four new homes in McLean County this year.

McLean County Emergency Vet To Close 3 Nights Weekly

Pet owners in McLean County who need a veterinarian in an emergency might soon have to take their furry friend to Urbana after hours. The Animal Emergency…

McLean County sees a spike in evictions after the moratorium ends

McLean County saw a big increase in eviction filings in October after the state lifted its COVID-related moratorium on evictions.

IDOT: McLean and surrounding counties to receive $750M-plus in roadwork by 2029

Of the more than $41 billion in infrastructure repairs announced by the Illinois Department of Transportation, the district that includes McLean County will receive around $756 million in upgrades to highways and bridges.

The Leadoff - Tuesday 3/21/23

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, March 21, 2023. You'll hear about a plan that's resurfaced to expand the Bloomington-Normal airport's tax base to more of McLean County. Plus, a look at what's at stake for Unit 5's sports families in the April 4 referendum.

The Leadoff - Tuesday 4/18/23

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, April 18, 2023. You'll hear about what it will take to reopen Olympia's high school and middle school after last week's fire. Plus, an interview with McLean County Sheriff Matt Lane.

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