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McLean County Times

Thursday, April 9, 2020

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Mobile COVID-19 testing site opens in McLean County

McLean County recently opened its second mobile COVID-19 testing unit at the McLean County Fairgrounds

By Megan O'Neill | Apr 8, 2020

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Rep. Caulkins urges state police to extend deadlines for firearms cards and concealed carry licenses amid COVID-19

As the coronavirus has caused closures across the state, Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) is worried about legal gun owners being victimized even more and urged the state police to extend deadlines for firearms identification cards and concealed carry licenses.

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 7, 2020

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CITY OF LEXINGTON: Drive-Thru Testing Site Received Orders That Allow More People To Be Tested

By Press release submission | Apr 6, 2020

At 0810 hrs this morning the drive-thru testing site received orders that will allow more people to be tested.

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CITY OF BLOOMINGTON: Hiring An Office Manager for our Public Works Department!

By Press release submission | Apr 6, 2020

We are currently hiring an Office Manager for our Public Works department!

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CITY OF PONTIAC: Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor Festival Cancel

By Press release submission | Apr 6, 2020

In order to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus we have decided to cancel this years Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor Festival May 2, 2020.

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CITY OF CHENOA: Republic Services Will Not Take Any Garbage That Is Not in A Tote

By Press release submission | Apr 6, 2020

.Starting Monday, April 6th, Republic Services will not take any garbage that is not in a tote.

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CITY OF FAIRBURY: County Wide Electronic Recycle Event Postponed

By Press release submission | Apr 6, 2020

The County wide Electronic Recycle event planned for April 18th has been postponed.

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Governor calls on retired medical professionals to join the fight against coronavirus

By Kimberly James | Apr 1, 2020

Gov. J.B. Pritzker has issued a call for retired healthcare workers to join in the fight against COVID-19.

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Rep. Brady wants property tax relief, criticizes Democrat task forces

By Kyla Asbury | Mar 31, 2020

Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington) urged the Illinois House to pass legislation for property tax relief to Illinoisians, during a March 3 press conference.

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CITY OF FAIRBURY: Play Equipment Will Be Closed For Use

By Press release submission | Mar 30, 2020

While parks are still open including walking paths and open spaces, the Play Equipment will be closed for use.

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CITY OF BLOOMINGTON: Connect Transit Extends Suspension of Fare Collection Until April 14, 2020

By Press release submission | Mar 30, 2020

Connect Transit is extending the suspension of fare collection on all transportation services until April 14, 2020.

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CITY OF LEROY: City Hall Access Restricted

By Press release submission | Mar 30, 2020

By order of The Mayor City Hall access is hereby restricted until further notice.

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LEXINGTON ILLINOIS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Importance Of The "Stay at Home Order"

By Press release submission | Mar 30, 2020

The Governor wants the Mayors to stress to our citizens the importance of the "Stay at Home Order".

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CITY OF CHENOA: Drive-up Covid-19 Testing in McLean County

By Press release submission | Mar 30, 2020

Drive-up Covid-19 Testing in McLean County Begins Saturday 3/28/20 Site hours are 9:00 am - 5:00 pm or until the maximum number of tests for the day has been reached.

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Brady wants both sides to work on a balanced budget

By Kyla Asbury | Mar 29, 2020

State Sen. Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) wants to work with Democrats to create a bipartisan balanced budget

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CITY OF LEXINGTON: Lexington City Hall Will Be Closed Beginning Monday, March 23rd

By Press release submission | Mar 23, 2020

If any assistance is needed, please give City Hall a call and leave a message.

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CITY OF BLOOMINGTON: Harmony Park Will Be Closed

By Press release submission | Mar 23, 2020

City of Bloomington issued the following announcement on March 21. Harmony Park will be closed as a response to COVID-19.

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CITY OF PONTIAC: Route 66 Hall of Fame and Museums Closed

By Press release submission | Mar 23, 2020

To help prevent the spread of the Coronavirus, The Route 66 Hall of Fame and Museum, The Livingston County War Museum, The Museum of Gilding Arts and The Pontiac Oakland Auto Museum will close to the public on March 17, 2020 and will remain closed through the end of March.

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CITY OF CHENOA: Governor Pritzker Has Extended The “Stay At Home” Orders Through April 8th

By Press release submission | Mar 23, 2020

We would like you all to know that Governor Pritzker has extended the “stay at home” orders through April 8th.

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CITY OF FAIRBURY: Blood Drive This March 25th, At Fairbury Fire Department's Public Safety Complex

By Press release submission | Mar 23, 2020

The blood drive scheduled for this coming Wednesday, March 25th, at the Baptist Church is being held at the Fairbury Fire Department's Public Safety Complex.