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A walk of remembrance was held to honor the lives of those lost to gun violence.

McLean County Moms Demand Action remembers victims and survivors of gun violence

McLean County Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense held its sixth annual “Wear Orange” event Saturday at the Western Avenue Community Center in Bloomington.

A car drives through flood waters at an intersection in front of a large parking lot.

McLean County Emergency Management Agency prepares for another storm season

With Spring quickly approaching, so does storm season for Illinois. The McLean County Emergency Management Agency works across the county in and out of the season to prepare and educate residents on severe weather.

Six people stand alongside historical marker that honors the first African American settlers in Normal.

Historical marker honors the first African American families that settled in Normal

Simon Malone fled his native Mississippi and settled in Normal during the Civil War, and later fought for the Union Army that helped him flee as a fugitive slave.

Malott To Run For County Auditor, Setting Up Possible GOP Primary

McLean County Republican leaders say it’s time to address the “troubled auditor’s office.” They think Trisha Malott is the answer.Malott announced a run…

Volunteers for the Retired Senior Volunteer Program of the YWCA of McLean County seated at a table and preparing gift bags.

YWCA of McLean County ends longtime volunteer program and faces other threats from federal anti-DEI stance

The YWCA of McLean County is ending a nearly 40-year-old program that coordinates volunteers for nonprofit organizations in the community. This comes in the face of changing federal priorities and the Trump administration's campaign against diversity, equity and inclusion [DEI] and its "War on Woke."

Lynden McGriff, left, and Michelle Whited of the McLean County Make-A-Wish Regional Council

9th annual Wine for Wishes raises money to make McLean County kids' dreams come true

The Illinois Make-A-Wish Foundation has granted more than 18,000 wishes to kids dealing with chronic illnesses of all kinds. The organization celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.

Hundreds Of New Jobs Possible As Canadian Company Seeks Tax Break

A Canadian agriculture equipment manufacturer is working with local taxing bodies on an incentive package that would bring at least 300 new jobs to McLean…

Scott Preston (right) celebrates his primary victory to win the Republican Nomination for State Representative in the 91st district. He will face Sharon Chung in November

B-N's 91st House District contest will be expensive in November

You can expect big money from outside of Bloomington-Normal to finance one of the marquee Statehouse races in Illinois in November. Democratic McLean County Board member Sharon Chung of Bloomington faces Republican and Normal Town Council member Scott Preston in the 91st District.

Nikki Griffin, who is playing SpongeBob in the Penguin Project of McLean County, poses on stage in costume with his spatula in hand.

McLean County youth and young adults find family and confidence with the Penguin Project

In the SpongeBob Musical, a typical cast has 30 to 35 actors, but in The Penguin Project of McLean County’s production, that number is doubled — one of many modifications made so youth and young adults with special needs are center stage in every role.

Image of the Irvin Theater in Bloomington. A woman buys popcorn from the stand outside. Another older woman in a long dress and hat walks by. The marquee sign is for Bing Crosby "Dr Rhythm" and Mary Carlisle.

How the cool came to McLean County

As Central Illinois swelters in the summer heat, most people have someplace to go to cool off. Not so long ago, it wasn't like that. 1934 was the year air conditioning came to Bloomington-Normal.

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