McLean County Chronicle Archives

Bloomington Labor Day Parade marches Monday

— September 1, 2022

The Bloomington Labor Day Parade marches from Front Street in downtown Bloomington to Miller Park at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 5. The parade, sponsored by the Bloomington & Normal Trades…

McLean County, 4-H Show time is here
— August 1, 2022

4-H youth are bringing their general projects, livestock, and smiles to pack Cloverleaf Hall as the 2022 McLean County 4-H Show will be held Aug.3-7 at the McLean County Fair in…
McLean County youths receive 4-H Foundation awards
— May 11, 2022

The career achievements of Illinois 4-H members were lauded at the Illinois 4-H Celebration of Excellence held this spring at the I Hotel & Conference Center. The ceremony celebrated…
McLean County Chamber hosting job fair at Eastland Mall
— September 17, 2021

The McLean County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a job fair on Tuesday, Sept. 21, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the former Bergner’s Parking Lot at Eastland Mall, 1615 E. Empire St.,…
Gift creates new scholarship for Unity Community Center 4-H youth
— June 9, 2021

Caring for the community and building a place for local youth to create their own visions created the dream for Unity Community Center in Normal. The dream continues and now creates…

Regional highway dedicated to honor Vietnam soldier
— May 19, 2022

Interstate 39 around Minonk has now been officially dedicated as the “Cpl. Robert D. Janssen Memorial Highway,” in honor of Cpl. Janssen, a soldier from Minonk who lost his life…
Get ready for spring with annual Home, Lawn and Garden Day
— February 15, 2022

Be inspired to grow cut flowers, learn how to properly care for your trees, or get a handle on the basics of everyday gardening at the 20th annual Home, Lawn and Garden Day. Enjoy live…
Local Extension master gardener program offers hybrid training
— July 26, 2021

For 46 years, University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners have measured success by gardens planted, insects identified, produce harvested, and countless volunteer hours logged…