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Fourth of July events to attend in Central Illinois
(25News Now) - Independence Day is here, and 25 News is highlighting some of the biggest events happening in the area. 4th of July Sky Concert at Miller Park in Bloomington and Fairview Park in Normal. FAIRVIEW. Not seeing a Fourth of July event in this story? Email week-digitalcontent@gray.tv with...
Lawsuit alleges mobile home park owner violated Bloomington tenants' rights
Two Bloomington mobile home residents are alleging the Texas-based company that bought the mobile home park they rent land from last year is violating their rights, according to legal documents filed in McLean County. Oak Wood Properties — which lists itself as the owner of five mobile home parks in...
4 McLean County ZIP codes added to list considered high risk for lead
The Illinois Department of Public Health [IDPH] has expanded its statewide list of ZIP codes considered high risk for lead exposure, with four of them belonging to communities in McLean County. Heyworth (61745), LeRoy (61752), Lexington (61753) and Towanda (61776) are among the 148 ZIP codes that have been added...
Illinois explores new express bus service with $1.2M study
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The Illinois Department of Transportation announced it has been awarded $1.2 million to study the feasibility of adding express bus service to Interstate 74 between Bloomington-Normal and Peoria. The study, which is expected to start in late 2025 and take two years to complete, will...
The Vault in Clinton gets $40K in grant funding
CLINTON, Ill. (WAND) — An organization in Clinton that supports local youth received nearly $40,000 in grant funding this month. The money comes from the Taco Bell Foundation. It will be used to support youth at The Vault. The Vault is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide...
Local broadcast family leaves Illinois radio broadcast industry selling remaining stations
After almost 70 years, the Neuhoff Family has exited the Central Illinois broadcast radio industry in a final agreement to sell several radio channels. Neuhoff Family Limited Partnership announced on Monday an agreement between Neuhoff Media LLC in Springfield and Bloomington to sell seven different channels to Woodward Communications, Inc, or WCI.
Former Mayor Addresses Council Over Funding for Water Plant
The former Mayor of Clinton made an appearance at the Clinton City Council meeting to implore the Council to take advantage of funding that is available for improvements to the water plant in Clinton. Former Mayor Roger Cyrulik wondered how much engineering had been done on the water plant and...
Clinton School Board Approves Accelerated Placement Policy, Transfer of $1 Million
The Clinton Board of Education last week approved an accelerated placement policy and the transfer of one million dollars in its budget. Now-retired Superintendent Curt Nettles indicates the accelerated placement policy largely deals with incoming kindergarteners and how quickly they can enroll. The Board of Education also approved the transfer...
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