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CITY OF BLOOMINGTON: Ameren Will Be Trimming Trees

Ameren will be trimming trees around the area soon.

MCLEAN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Business Excellence Award Finalists

Bloomington-Normal is truly fortunate to have such an amazing business community!

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CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF ILLINOIS BLOOMINGTON: World Pneumonia Day

It’s not unusual to hear talk about increased cases of influenza or measles in children, but such discussions about pneumonia are less common.

CITY OF LEROY: Community Thanksgiving Service

All are invited to attend the Community Thanksgiving Service.

CITY OF CHENOA: Kids Christmas Corner

It is that time of year again to let your children shop for a gift for mom and dad with the Chenoa Firefighters.

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Rep. Brady spearheading stricter ethics standards for legislators amid scandals

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 15, 2019

Veteran Illinois state Rep. Dan Brady (R-Normal) is leading a contingent of GOP lawmakers pushing for ethics reform legislation in Springfield.

From Kankakee Times

Rep. Bennett reintroduces bill on lobbying restrictions following former Rep. Arroyo's arrest

By Glenn Minnis | 5 days ago

The list of Republican lawmakers demanding ethics reform in Springfield continues to grow.

From Illinois Valley Times

Sen. Rezin seeks to disrupt the vaping trend among young Illinoisans

By Glenn Minnis | 6 days ago

State House Rep. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) is pushing a bill that would restrict access to vaping products among Illinois' youth.

From Macon Reporter

Promoting a progressive tax as the answer to state's fiscal woes is 'beyond reckless,' Rep. Caulkins says

By Glenn Minnis | 7 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) views Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s progressive tax push as more of the same nonsense Springfield has become known for in recent years.

From Chambana Sun

Illinois House passes bill to make it harder for public employees to leave unions, recover fees

By Glenn Minnis | 9 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) opposes Senate Bill 1784 on the basis that the legislation would hurt workers opposed to paying union dues and grant the unions greater access to employees' personal information, all while curtailing their rights to free speech.

From Illinois Valley Times

Sen. Rezin wants THC added to Flavored Tobacco Ban Act

By Glenn Minnis | 12 days ago

Illinois state Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) would like to add some more weight to a bill that would ban e-cigarettes in Illinois.

MCLEAN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Membership 101

Whether you're a new or existing member of the Chamber, Membership 101 offers an in-depth look at the benefits of Chamber Membership.

CITY OF BLOOMINGTON: Drinking Fountains On Constitution Trail and Restrooms In The Parks Will Be Closed For The Season

This weather reminds us that is that time of year that the drinking fountains on Constitution Trail and the restrooms in the parks will be closed down for the season.

CITY OF CHENOA: VFW and Ladies Auxiliary Annual Halloween Costume Contest Has Been Moved

The Chenoa VFW and Ladies Auxiliary Annual Halloween Costume Contest has been moved to the Prarie Central Primary West multipurpose room on October 31, 2019.

LE ROY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Sign Up For 5K On The Website

Please sign up for the 5K on the website www.leroychamber.org!

From Chambana Sun

Pritzker supporters gradually realizing this 'agenda is not how he campaigned,' Rep. Caulkins says

By Glenn Minnis | 20 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) believes that Democrats should be among the least surprised by Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s declining popularity.

From Illinois Valley Times

Sen. Rezin hosts annual Youth Advisory Council for students in the 38th District

By Glenn Minnis | 20 days ago

Illinois state Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) was recently given reason to feel optimistic about the state’s long-term future after hosting nearly 50 high school students from the 38th District as part of her annual Youth Advisory Council.

CITY OF FAIRBURY: Food Pantry's Thanksgiving Food Drive

By Press release submission | Oct 27, 2019

The Fairbury Food Pantry's Thanksgiving Food Drive is Saturday, November 2nd.

CITY OF CHENOA: Prescription Drug Take Back Day Oct. 26

By Press release submission | Oct 27, 2019

Chenoa Police Department is taking back unwanted prescription drugs October 26 at Chenoa City Hall