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Bennett: 'Thank you to all the organizers' of Milford Oktoberfest

By Caleb Lombardo | Oct 10, 2022

Rep. Thomas Bennett (R-Watseka) recently attended the Oktoberfest celebration in Milford.

Barickman: 'The Illinois State Fair runs today through Aug. 21st'

By Caleb Lombardo | Aug 12, 2022

This week, state Sen. Jason Barickman is calling attention to the Illinois State Fair and encouraging constituents to take part in the festivities.

Barickman: 'We need to restore the power and the role of voters in their democracy'

By Caleb Lombardo | Feb 7, 2022

Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) recently voiced his support for the Voter Empowerment Project, a Republican initiative aimed at ending gerrymandering, and giving voters wider leeway in recalling elected officials and voting down legislation.

Town of Normal establishes small business relief initiative

By Caleb Lombardo | Dec 6, 2020

Small businesses around the country have been heavily impacted by the coronavirus restrictions put in place.

Ex-Normal cop guilty of official misconduct

By Caleb Lombardo | Nov 30, 2020

Former Normal police officer has pled guilty to a felony count of official misconduct in charges stemming back to the arrest about a year ago.

$75M chocolate factory agrees to open in Bloomington due in part to tax break deal

By Caleb Lombardo | Nov 30, 2020

More than ever, local and state governments are using the draw of tax breaks to attract businesses to open new locations and expand within their jurisdiction.