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McLean County Museum of History offers free winter gear at ‘Warming Fence’

As temperatures drop, the McLean County Museum of History’s “Warming Fence” in downtown Bloomington offers free hats, scarves and gloves to anyone who needs them, no questions asked. The museum...

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McLean Connected @mcleanconnected.bsky.social · 19m

Boys & Girls Club's Be Great Breakfast planned for Dec. 10 in Normal

Boys & Girls Club of Bloomington-Normal will host its annual Be Great Breakfast next month.

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McLean Connected @mcleanconnected.bsky.social · 34m

McLean County Museum of History offers free winter gear at ‘Warming Fence’

As temperatures drop, the McLean County Museum of History’s “Warming Fence” in downtown Bloomington offers free hats, scarves and gloves to anyone who needs them, no questions asked. The museum...

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McLean Connected @mcleanconnected.bsky.social · 49m

Boys & Girls Club's Be Great Breakfast planned for Dec. 10 in Normal

Boys & Girls Club of Bloomington-Normal will host its annual Be Great Breakfast next month.

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McLean Connected @mcleanconnected.bsky.social · 1h

State Sen. Turner visits Heyworth as Principal for a Day

State Sen. Sally Turner, R-Beason, on Monday joined Heyworth Principal April Hickman for as "Principal for a Day" visit at Heyworth High School.

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McLean Connected @mcleanconnected.bsky.social · 2h

Bloomington man sentenced to 140 years after prosecutors said he filmed minors in nude

He pleaded guilty in July to five offenses, in which prosecutors said he had filmed young girls undressing.

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McLean Connected @mcleanconnected.bsky.social · 2h

Normal firefighters' union sounds alarm on fire protection, emergency medical services

Normal firefighters’ union sounds alarm on fire protection, emergency medical services

The union representing firefighters in Normal questioned the town government’s commitment to public safety at the same time elected officials approved raising taxes to help pay for a $40 million underpass...

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McLean Connected @mcleanconnected.bsky.social · 3h

Former President George W. Bush remembers Dick Cheney as a ‘decent, honorable man’

Former President George W. Bush is remembering Dick Cheney, his vice president, as a “decent, honorable man” after his death Monday.

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McLean Connected @mcleanconnected.bsky.social · 3h

Trump says in social post that SNAP benefits will only be given out when the shutdown ends

President Trump made a post on social media Tuesday morning saying that SNAP benefits will only be given out when the federal government shutdown ends.

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McLean Connected @mcleanconnected.bsky.social · 3h

Illinois Extension's diabetes clinic to serve as holiday party next week in Eureka

University of Illinois Extension will host its next diabetes clinic as a holiday party Thursday, Nov. 13 in Eureka.

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McLean Connected @mcleanconnected.bsky.social · 5h

ADM releases third-quarter results

Archer Daniels Midland Co. on Tuesday reported third-quarter net income of $108 million.

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McLean Connected @mcleanconnected.bsky.social · 6h

Last Greater Peoria Honor Flight of 2025 takes off for Washington

Last Greater Peoria Honor Flight of 2025 lands in Washington

The 5th and final Greater Peoria Honor Flight of 2025 has taken off for Washington.

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McLean Connected @mcleanconnected.bsky.social · 6h

Last Greater Peoria Honor Flight of 2025 takes off for Washington

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McLean Connected @mcleanconnected.bsky.social · 6h

Normal library to host Native American Heritage Month presentation on Starved Rock

The Normal Public Library will host a HoChunk Nation elder and former Bloomington-Normal resident for a presentation on the history of Starved Rock State Park this month.

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McLean Connected @mcleanconnected.bsky.social · 8h

Sons of the American Revolution chapter dedicates Liberty Tree at Constitution Trail

On Oct. 25, the General Joseph Bartholomew Sons of the American Revolution chapter dedicated a tree along the Constitution Trail in Normal in recognition of the United States' 250th anniversary.

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McLean Connected @mcleanconnected.bsky.social · 8h

75 years ago: Central Illinois' oldest twins turn 86

Seventy-five years ago, The Pantagraph documented the 86th birthday of two Hopedale women believed to be the region's oldest living twins. This local history and more:

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McLean Connected @mcleanconnected.bsky.social · 8h

Sons of the American Revolution chapter dedicates Liberty Tree at Constitution Trail

On Oct. 25, the General Joseph Bartholomew Sons of the American Revolution chapter dedicated a tree along the Constitution Trail in Normal in recognition of the United States' 250th anniversary.

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McLean Connected @mcleanconnected.bsky.social · 8h

Normal OKs uptown underpass, tax hikes for $12M debt

The Normal Town Council approved construction bids and hospitality tax increases for the $40.3 million underpass to start construction this month.

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McLean Connected @mcleanconnected.bsky.social · 8h

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Registration is required no later than 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24.

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McLean Connected @mcleanconnected.bsky.social · 16h

With SNAP benefits in doubt, McLean County township to use its own funds to help people buy food

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McLean Connected @mcleanconnected.bsky.social · 16h

LeRoy schools first in McLean County to create data-rich school maps for first responders

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McLean Connected @mcleanconnected.bsky.social · 18h

City of Bloomington Township board OKs aid for SNAP recipients

Bloomington's SNAP-eligible residents will get food financial aid through a $150,000 outlay by the city's township.

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McLean Connected @mcleanconnected.bsky.social · 19h

*CORRECTED* PPS CREDIT CARD PRESS CONFERENCE

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McLean Connected @mcleanconnected.bsky.social · 19h

Bloomington school opens inclusive playground for all abilities

Stevenson Elementary School in Bloomington has opened a new inclusive playground to allow all students to join in on recess fun, complete with ramps, accessible equipment, and a braille board dedic…

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McLean Connected @mcleanconnected.bsky.social · 20h

Bailey family members who died in helicopter crash honored in memorial service

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