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Bloomington – Trisha Malott currently serves as the McLean County Behavioral Health Coordinating Supervisor. She announced her candidacy for seeking the Republican nomination for McLean County Auditor. At the event several community member showed their support for their neighbor. Malott expands on the importance of McLean County to her as she builds her family. “It […]
NORMAL- On Oct. 21 the Normal town council approved the amendment of the zoning regulations for marijuana businesses. The council had discussed the possibility of delaying the approval for the zoning ordinances because they wanted to see if the marijuana industries would reach out to them after delaying the vote. Corporation Counsel Brian Day had […]
NORMAL – Robert Fazzini announced he will be running for auditor for McLean County. McLean County Democrats held a press conference Monday morning where Robert Fazzini answered questions from the community and press. Fazzini spoke on his experience to qualify him for the position despite not having a Certified Public Accountant credentials. “I’ve taken accounting […]
NORMAL – This weekend Rivian held a public open house event showcasing new vehicle models. Rivian set up in Uptown Normal bringing in many students, members of the community, and Governor JB Pritzker. CEO Scaringe was in attendance at the showcase and engaged with people in Uptown Normal. Matt Tall, vice president of manufacturing for […]
BLOOMINGTON – On Oct. 14 the Bloomington town council opened their meeting declaring the month of October of 2019 as community month. Mayor Tari Renner recognized Oct. 24 as national polio day and proclaimed indigenous people day on the second Monday in October. Renner encouraged other townships to not only recognize indigenous people’s day on […]
(Photo courtesy of Health Promotion and Wellness at Illinois State Facebook page) NORMAL – Illinois State’s Health Promotion and Wellness department have brought back its annual Koru 1.0 Mindfulness course. The course returned to Illinois State University this past Thursday night at McCormick Hall. The four-week course’s purpose is to help with learning about and […]
NORMAL- Monday evening Normal town council discussed the bill proposed by the state of Illinois regarding recreational marijuana business locations. The council will vote to either prohibit or allow cultivation centers, infusers and dispensaries within the township of Normal. Businesses would have to operate under a permit or special use process. Brian Day from the […]
NORMAL -Normal Theater held a presentation called “Survivors: Local Stories of Domestic Violence” earlier this week in light of domestic violence awareness month. Illinois State University’s Professor Shelly Clevenger and her criminal justice victimology class, in coordination with the YWCA Stepping Stone and Neville House hosted the event. Clevenger expands on the inspiration for the […]
Normal – The city of Bloomington held a joint meeting with Bloomington city council, Normal town council, and McLean County Board. The meeting was held Monday night at the Illinois State University Alumni Center and was open to the public. It was made up three presentations on different programs and developments that will impact Bloomington-Normal. […]
NORMAL – Illinois had the third-highest number of railroad crossing related deaths in the nation last year. The Illinois State Police (ISP) are taking action this week to inform people about motor and pedestrian safety when crossing train tracks. As part of Rail Safety Week, officers will crack down on rail safety laws to reduce the number of deaths related to the rail […]