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Sunday, November 16, 2025

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Greenbriar Drive to close for resurfacing on November 14

Greenbriar Drive in Normal will be closed for street resurfacing on Friday, November 14, starting at 6:00 a.m., weather permitting.

By McLean County Times | Nov 13, 2025

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Application process announced for vacant McLean County Board District 4 seat

McLean County is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on its Board following the resignation of Krystle Able, who will leave her position effective at the end of Friday, November 14, 2025.

By McLean County Times | Nov 13, 2025

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Prairie State Sales Taxes: McLean County residents paid 12th-largest sum in September

By A. P. Brothers | Nov 12, 2025

McLean County residents paid just under $3.3 million in sales taxes, the 12th highest total paid per county in September.

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Livingston County residents paid 33rd-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during September

By A. P. Brothers | Nov 11, 2025

Livingston County residents paid $652,312 in sales taxes, the 33rd highest total paid per county in September.

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Airport Road lane reduction set for November 12–14 in Normal

By McLean County Times | Nov 10, 2025

Beginning at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, November 12, there will be a lane reduction on Airport Road south of Shepard Road in Normal for inlet repairs.

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Food pantries offer support across McLean County communities

By McLean County Times | Nov 8, 2025

Several food pantries and community organizations in McLean County are providing assistance to residents in need.

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Town of Normal announces Veterans Day changes to waste collection schedule

By McLean County Times | Nov 7, 2025

On Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11, the Town of Normal will collect only household waste and recycling.

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SNAP benefits halted for millions amid government shutdown; impact felt across Illinois

By A. F. Horst | Nov 6, 2025

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) funding will be suspended for 42 million Americans during the upcoming federal government shutdown.

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Normal firefighters rescue child from burning mobile home

By McLean County Times | Nov 4, 2025

In the early hours of November 2, 2025, the Normal Fire Department responded to a mobile home fire where victims were reported trapped inside.

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Normal firefighters rescue teen from mobile home blaze

By C. E. Mcgee | Nov 2, 2025

Normal firefighters rescued a 13-year-old boy from a mobile home fire in Northmeadow Village early Sunday morning.

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Town of Normal schedules fall hydrant flushing with guidance on potential impacts

By A. F. Horst | Oct 30, 2025

The Town of Normal has announced its fall fire hydrant flushing schedule, which will take place from November 9 to November 16, 2025.

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Town of Normal offers self-service electronics recycling for McLean County residents

By A. F. Horst | Oct 30, 2025

Self-service electronics recycling is available for McLean County residents at the Town of Normal Public Works facility, located at 1301 Warriner St., Normal, Illinois.

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Town of Normal secures $4 million in grants for infrastructure and community projects

By C. E. Mcgee | Oct 30, 2025

In 2024, the Town of Normal obtained $4 million in grants to support a range of projects aimed at improving infrastructure, public safety, and quality of life for residents.

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Town of Normal receives $25K grant to expand community tree canopy

By M. U. Hall | Oct 30, 2025

The Town of Normal has received a $25,000 subgrant from the Morton Arboretum’s Chicago Region Trees Initiative (CRTI) to support efforts aimed at improving the local tree canopy.

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Normal receives Bird City Illinois designation for environmental efforts

By A. F. Horst | Oct 30, 2025

At the October 6 Town Council meeting, the Audubon Council of Illinois presented the Town of Normal with the Bird City Illinois designation.

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Town of Normal offers expanded self-service electronics recycling options for residents

By M. U. Hall | Oct 29, 2025

Self-service electronics recycling will be available for McLean County residents on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Town of Normal Public Works facility located at 1301 Warriner St., Normal, Illinois.

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Uptown Normal announces road closures for annual Treat Feast trick-or-treating event

By M. U. Hall | Oct 28, 2025

Uptown Normal will host its annual Treat Feast trick-or-treating event on Thursday, Oct. 30, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The event is designed to provide a safe environment for families and children to participate in Halloween activities.

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Broadway Street in Normal closes for railroad repairs October 28

By M. U. Hall | Oct 28, 2025

A section of Broadway Street in Normal, Illinois will be closed starting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 28.

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State Sen. Rose: While families struggle, 'Gov. Pritzker is celebrating a $1.4 million blackjack win in Vegas'

By A. F. Horst | Oct 27, 2025

Illinois State Senator Chapin Rose has criticized Governor JB Pritzker's recent focus on a $1.4 million blackjack win and new taxes, suggesting it sends the wrong message to families facing rising costs.

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McLean County mourns loss of Bloomington Election Commission director Luke Stremlau

By C. E. Mcgee | Oct 24, 2025

McLean County has announced the passing of Luke Stremlau, Director of the Bloomington Election Commission, after a brief illness. Mr. Stremlau was recognized for his service to the Bloomington Election Commission and to local residents.