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CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF ILLINOIS BLOOMINGTON: Stay Safe During Cold Weather Workouts

The Midwest is getting hit with a blast of icy, cold weather.

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CITY OF PONTIAC: Police Officer Testing- Now Taking Applications

The Pontiac Police Department is now taking applications for POLICE OFFICER.

CITY OF BLOOMINGTON: Intersection Of Washington and Roosevelt Will Be Closed

Beginning Wednesday at 7:00 a.m., the intersection of Washington and Roosevelt will be closed

CITY OF FAIRBURY: Open Session Jan. 22nd

The Fairbury City Council will meet in open session tomorrow evening, Wednesday, January 22nd, at 6:30 p.m.

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GOP members of property tax task force voice their frustrations

By Kyla Asbury | Jan 19, 2020

Illinois state Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington) told a press conference last week that House Republicans will continue to fight for property tax reform despite the failed efforts of the Property Tax Relief Task Force recently assembled by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

CITY OF FAIRBURY: City Issued 2 Solicitor's Permits

The City has issued 2 solicitor's permits.

CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF ILLINOIS BLOOMINGTON: More Young Adults than Ever Living with Prediabetes

A new Centers for Disease Control (CDC) study published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics is sounding alarm bells for health experts across the county.

LE ROY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: LeRoy High School Key Club Is Hosting A Blood Drive

The LeRoy High School Key Club is hosting a blood drive on Thursday, January 23, from 11:00-4:00 at the Methodist Church.

CITY OF LEXINGTON: Contact City Hall If There Is A Special Health Concerns

In order to be better prepared to serve the community in the event of a winter emergency, Dan McDaniels, Director of Lexington’s Emergency Management Agency, is requesting information from the public.

CITY OF BLOOMINGTON: Oakland Ave. From Mercer To Moore Will Be Closed

Beginning today at 9:00 a.m., Oakland Ave. from Mercer to Moore will be closed to all traffic due to water work.

From Chambana Sun

Whether felt immediately or years from now, 'No one will escape this progressive tax,' Rep. Caulkins warns

By Glenn Minnis | 14 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) wants voters to take a long hard look in the mirror before casting their votes in the 2020 elections.

McLean among 9 Illinois counties with growing populations

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 11, 2020

McLean saw its population increase by 3,018, or 1.8 percent, over the last decade, according to a new analysis from Wirepoints.org that is based on U.S. Census Bureau data.

CITY OF LEROY: Seasonal Snow Plow Operator Wanted

Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of candidates have been hired.

CITY OF BLOOMINGTON: Ameren Illinois Customers Were Incorrectly Notified Via Printed Bill Insert

Ameren Illinois notified us today that some Bloomington residents may have recently received an insert in their Ameren Illinois bill statement indicating that Bloomington was increasing the municipal utility tax rate.

CITY OF LEXINGTON: City Council Meeting January 13th

The City Council Meeting scheduled for January 13th has been cancelled due to lack of agenda items.

CITY OF PONTIAC: River Flood Warning In Pontiac Illinois

On Friday January 10th, 2020 the National Weather Service had issued a River Flood Warning for the Vermilion River at Pontiac from Sunday 11:00AM CST until Tuesday 12:00 AM CST.

CITY OF CHENOA: City Hall Will Closed Jan. 10

City Hall will close at 1:00 pm today Friday, January 10, 2020

From Chambana Sun

As population plummets, Rep. Caulkins calls on voters to restore Illinois

By Glenn Minnis | 20 days ago

State House Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) thinks it is time for Illinois voters – at least the ones who remain in the state with the greatest population loss in the U.S. over the last decade – to start taking some accountability.