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McLean County had a huge shift to work-from-home employment during the pandemic. In fact, a bigger percentage change than in all but two other counties in Illinois.

McLean County officials are studying the results of what they call an eye-opening survey on rural residents' level of satisfaction with their internet service.

The Town of Normal is still asking for public feedback on how to use federal pandemic relief money, but City Manager Pam Reece said some themes are beginning to emerge. The nearly $11 million in American Rescue Plan money for the town can be portioned to several buckets. One of those, Reece said, is public health.

Gary Smith has worked at the grain elevator at Okaw Farmer’s Co-op in Lovington, Illinois, for forty years. On his desk sit two computer screens, where...

Farm towns in Illinois could get access to high-speed internet with the help of new federal funding. Nine companies are getting nearly $100 million from...

The changing nature of retail is affecting cities' ability to provide basic services. As an increasing number of people discover the convenience of online…

A new phenomenon on Twitter is further blurring the lines between real and fake news. Illinois State University's School of Communication SMACC is…