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McLean County News Briefs
August 15, 2018

McLean County Officials considering additional solar farm proposals Several companies’ proposals for solar-powered turbines are working through various channels in…
Eureka Lake getting drained to reduce carp population
August 14, 2018

First off, there are no Asian carp in Eureka Lake. Secondly, Asian Carp are actually a group of aggressive carp which are different from those that are wreaking havoc on the popular…
McLean County Calendar of Events Aug. 15 – Aug. 22
August 14, 2018

AUG. 16 Learn about Butterfly Gardens Thursday, 1-3 p.m. Normal Public Library, 206 W. College Ave. Free Staff from the Miller Park Zoo will come to the library to teach about butterflies…
Hanna City work camp site approved for development
August 13, 2018

A bill co-sponsored by Republican State Sen. Mike Unes and Democrat State Rep. David Koehler paving the way for redevelopment of the blighted Hanna City Work Camp has been signed by…
Private-public partnership key to sports complex in Bloomington/Normal
August 10, 2018

While more questions than answers continue to hang in the balance, a consultant’s recent study on a proposed regionally focused multi-purpose sports complex likely would not succeed…
R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Duckworth fights, Undeniably Dairy, blockchain apps and more
August 9, 2018

Many farmers who historically vote Republican have found a fierce protector in Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois. We have details on how the first-term lawmaker, who unseated…

AG Raoul joins coalition urging FDA to act on cannabis products

July 21, 2019

SPRINGFIELD — As more states move to legalize the use of marijuana and other cannabis-related substances, state officials across the country are urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration…

Chlorine levels to rise in many public water systems

July 21, 2019

CHICAGO – Some people in Illinois may soon notice the water coming out of their taps tastes different. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is on the verge of adopting new…

Suburban Republicans object to Sterigenics settlement

July 20, 2019

SPRINGFIELD – A clash over a court filing that would pave the way for the reopening of a medical sterilization company linked to increased cancer rates could result in a special legislative…

Firearms dealers, state rifle association challenge new licensing law

July 20, 2019

SPRINGFIELD — A group of firearms dealers along with the Illinois State Rifle Association filed a lawsuit this week seeking to overturn a new state law that imposes new, stringent…

Pritzker calls on flood-affected residents to report damage

July 19, 2019

SPRINGFIELD — Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office is urging Illinoisans to report any damages caused by recent flooding to their county’s emergency management agencies in order to increase…