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Farmers markets across region in full bloom

— May 31, 2023

As the warm weather returns, farmers markets throughout the region are back in business again. Visitors can shop for locally-produced food and arts and crafts. The Downtown…

Farmers markets across McLean County region in full bloom
— May 25, 2023

As the warm weather returns, farmers markets throughout the region are back in business again. Visitors can shop for locally-produced food and arts and crafts. The Downtown Bloomington…
Combine fire puts things in whole new light for Normal farm
— October 15, 2021

The excitement for the start of harvest went up in flames in a matter of minutes on Ropp Farms near Normal in McLean County. And it left veteran farmer Ken Ropp and his farm manager,…
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…
$22.8 million in grants going to Illinois public museum projects
— December 1, 2020

Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office announced Illinois museums that attract more than 16 million visitors annually will receive $22.8 million in state capital investments to improve…

Bloomington-Normal labor councils hosting local candidate forum
— February 27, 2023

The Bloomington & Normal Trades & Labor Assembly (AFL-CIO) and the Livingston & McLean Counties Building & Construction Trades Council will jointly host a local candidates’…
College ag enrollments holding ground in Illinois
— September 28, 2021

Agriculture study remains fruitful as students return in person to the four state universities with agricultural programs. With COVID mitigation guidelines in place, classroom space…
$15 million invested in electric manufacturing, renewable energy training programs
— April 28, 2021

SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Wednesday, April 28 the state was distributing funds to two Illinois community colleges for electric vehicle manufacturing and renewable…