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McLean County News Briefs
August 8, 2018

McLean County Nurse charged in stealing from elderly woman A Bloomington licensed nurse has been charged in McLean County Court on accusations she neglected and stole from…
McLean County Calendar of Events Aug. 8 – Aug. 15
August 7, 2018

AUG. 9 Pollinator-Palooza! Thursday, 5-7 p.m. ISU Horticulture Center, Raab Road across from the Corn Crib Free Master Gardeners, Master Naturalists, Hort Center Volunteers, Local Farmers,…
Illinois creates Route 66 Centennial Commission
August 6, 2018

Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed legislation creating the Illinois Route 66 Centennial Commission. The commission will develop plans for celebrating the famous road’s 100th anniversary…
Cubs, Cardinals legends loom large at annual charity game
August 5, 2018

It was a beautiful early August night at the Corn Crib in Normal for the annual Legends softball game, featuring several retired all-stars from the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis…
R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Trump reactions, 2018 bean crop and more
August 2, 2018

In this week’s farm and rural news roundup, we have Illinois reaction to President Trump’s plan to subsidize farmers to the tune of $12 billion to make up for igniting an international…
Nitsch Theatre delivers performing arts education for kids
August 1, 2018

What began with a handful of students at a church in Eureka, has become a theater company of more than 150 children hailing from three counties who perform locally as well as in other…

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…