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'Serious Situation' As COVID Patients Pack B-N Hospitals

UPDATED 4:20 p.m. | Bloomington-Normal hospitals are running low on available beds as the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage, officials said…

Professionals spanning facets of McLean County's criminal justice system convene for quarterly updates at the McLean County Government Center. The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council hear this week from the leader of a diversion program that has reduced jail bookings among people with mental illness and substance use disorders.

FUSE program has led to fewer arrests among people with mental illness, substance use disorders

The county-led program, in place since 2019, has contributed to fewer jail bookings for participants, including a steep decline in DUI and traffic charges.

More West Nile Evidence In McLean County

For the second time in a week, the McLean County Health Department reports positive detection for the presence of West Nile Virus in the 61705 area code…

McLean County Collaborative Seeks AmeriCorps Member To Teach Mental Health First Aid

It takes a village to support people experiencing mental health challenges. That's the premise behind Mental Health First Aid training, which prepares everyday people to respond when others are in crisis.

Organizers said they wanted the event to feel approachable — especially for people who may not already be connected to social services or mental health organizations.

McLean County’s first Mental Health Field Day makes self-care feel less intimidating

McLean County Behavioral Health Coordination hosted a wide variety of tents and organizations Saturday at Normandy Village in Normal as part of Mental Health Awareness Month.

MCHD Reports 133 New Cases; Active Caseload Rises

McLean County health officials on Wednesday reported 133 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, after taking Election Day off from crunching the…

Everything from daycare to pre-k and school has been disrupted by COVID.

McLean County's largest school district opts to not offer test-to-stay program

About 1,300 students and 350 staff members have signed up to participate in Unit 5's voluntary SHIELD COVID-19 testing program.

One dead, three injured in car/semi crash near Ellsworth

A vehicle containing three juveniles crashed Saturday with a semi-tractor in rural McLean County, killing an Arrowsmith teenager.

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Ellsworth woman found guilty of second-degree murder

A McLean County jury determined Desiree Robertson was guilty of second-degree murder Wednesday after fatally shooting her husband in 2024.

An ambulance with its lights and sirens on. The text "WGLT Police and Fire" is laid on top of the photo.

2 women killed in vehicle crash east of Bloomington

Two women are dead after a passenger van and an SUV collided Sunday afternoon in rural McLean County.

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