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Early voting underway, BEC and McLean County clerk both expect 'a lot more coming in'

Both the Bloomington Election Commission and the McLean County clerk’s office say they are seeing strong turnout for early and mail-in voting ahead of the Nov. 5 election.

Worker wearing mask at COVID vaccination clinic

Daily COVID Vaccinations In McLean County Less Than Half Of Peak

The number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in McLean County is ticking up slowly, but is still far behind last month’s peak in vaccinations.

Free-range chickens feed in a pasture where Todd Vincent and a partner farm organic chickens near Dawson, Ill.

No bird flu in McLean County, says the health department — and human risk is currently low

McLean County Health Department's administrator breaks down what is known about the bird flu, or H5N1 strain of influenza A.

A gavel sits on a judge's bench. On top of that photo, the words "WGLT Courts" appears.

Judge sets Monday hearing date in Normal petition case

McLean County associate judge Scott Kording said he expects to issue a ruling by Tuesday at the latest, after he hears oral arguments on Monday.

West Nile Virus is a mosquito born infection that can cause serious neurological symptoms or death.

McLean County Health Department confirms fourth positive mosquito pool test of West Nile virus

A fourth mosquito pool has tested positive for West Nile virus this year in McLean County, according to the McLean County Health Department. The positive test was confirmed on July 31 in the 61701 ZIP code area.

A man and three women sit at a table, with folded name markers, and bottles of water. The second person to the left holds a microphone, and speaks into it.

McLean County's family treatment court lays groundwork to replicate program across Illinois

A new program through the McLean County court system is designed to help families affected by addiction, and involved in child welfare court.

Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason at a recent city council meeting.

Bloomington homeless problem could prompt emergency declaration and request for county services

The City of Bloomington may want more out of the sales tax money it sends to McLean County.

An aerial view of a homeless encampment in west Bloomington.

Frozen and Forgotten: Dismantling B-N's homeless response system to build a more effective one

Advocates say McLean County's homeless response system is inefficient and ineffective. They're trying to build a better one, but it's not happening fast enough.

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.

Documentation Project highlights how Trump policies are impacting higher ed, museums and health care in McLean County

The Documentation Project on Tuesday delivered another informational meeting on the effects of Trump administration cuts to federal grants and services in McLean County.

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