McLean County Health Department

The McLean County Health Department is waiting for a court ruling on whether it can keep a federal grant for disease surveillance. The Trump administration has canceled grants to local health departments across the country.

Using lead-based paint has been outlawed for decades, but many homes in the state — and in McLean County — were built prior to that, contributing to Illinois being a leading state in lead exposure nationwide.

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

For some people, the holiday season can be anxiety-inducing, the gifts are too expensive, and the parties involve strain family relationships.

'Tis the season for cold and flu, and McLean County health officials are advising the public to take precautions to stay safe during the holidays.

The McLean County Health Department just installed its free Narcan dispenser, making it the second place in town to offer a vending-style option for the opioid overdose reversal drug.

The Bloomington-Normal branch of the NAACP held a “rally for democracy” event Sunday afternoon to bring attention to the upcoming general and municipal elections, and to raise awareness about voting and community engagement.

The McLean County Health Department plans to go door-to-door in the area near where the bird was found to share information about symptoms and preventative measures.

The McLean County Board of Health is looking to area health nonprofits for proposals on how it should help budget the $1.8 million it intends to set aside for mental health and substance abuse initiatives in 2025.

Chestnut Health Systems and the McLean County Health Department have invested in vending machines that will freely dispense the overdose reversal medication Narcan, and the county recently started making payments to Chestnut for a contracted opioid prevention coordinator.