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McLean Connected @mcleanconnected.bsky.social · 3h
With SNAP benefits in doubt, McLean County township to use its own funds to help people buy food
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 · 4h
LeRoy schools first in McLean County to create data-rich school maps for first responders
LeRoy schools first in McLean County to create data-rich school maps for first responders
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McLean Connected @mcleanconnected.bsky.social · 6h
City of Bloomington Township board OKs aid for SNAP recipients
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 · 7h
*CORRECTED* PPS CREDIT CARD PRESS CONFERENCE
*CORRECTED* PPS CREDIT CARD PRESS CONFERENCE
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McLean Connected @mcleanconnected.bsky.social · 7h
Bloomington school opens inclusive playground for all abilities
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 · 7h
Bailey family members who died in helicopter crash honored in memorial service
Bailey family members who died in helicopter crash honored in memorial service
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McLean Connected @mcleanconnected.bsky.social · 8h
Trump administration announces partial SNAP benefits during government shutdown
Trump administration announces partial SNAP benefits during government shutdown
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McLean Connected @mcleanconnected.bsky.social · 8h
ON THIS DAY: WEEK studio hosted Reagan, Bush a day before 1980 election
ON THIS DAY: WEEK studio hosted Reagan, Bush a day before 1980 election
Former floor director recalls historic campaign visit, close call with Secret Service
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McLean Connected @mcleanconnected.bsky.social · 8h
Former ISU graduate teacher assistant to stay in jail after allegedly threatening President Trump
Former ISU graduate teacher assistant to stay in jail after allegedly threatening President Trump
An El Paso man arrested for allegedly making threats against President Donald Trump will stay in jail until his trial
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McLean Connected @mcleanconnected.bsky.social · 9h
LOCAL PEORIA WOMAN STARTS HER OWN FOOD DRIVE
LOCAL PEORIA WOMAN STARTS HER OWN FOOD DRIVE
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McLean Connected @mcleanconnected.bsky.social · 9h
Reagan at WEEK Studios
Reagan at WEEK Studios
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McLean Connected @mcleanconnected.bsky.social · 10h
Bloomington police asks for community feedback as part of accreditation process
Bloomington police asks for community feedback as part of accreditation process
The Bloomington Police Department is holding a public information session this month as a part of its on-site assessment for Tier 2 accreditation through the Illinois Law Enforcement Accreditation Program.
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McLean Connected @mcleanconnected.bsky.social · 19h
Tax hikes proposed to pay higher cost for Uptown Normal underpass
Tax hikes proposed to pay higher cost for Uptown Normal underpass
Monday night, the town council considers raising the food and beverage tax from 2% to 2.25% and the hotel-motel tax from 6% to 8%.
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McLean Connected @mcleanconnected.bsky.social · 19h
Normal to flush fire hydrants Nov. 9-16
Normal to flush fire hydrants Nov. 9-16
Residents are urged to avoid washing clothes from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. while the flushing is ongoing, as water may be discolored.
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McLean Connected @mcleanconnected.bsky.social · 20h
50 years ago: 'Miss Black ISU' crowned in second annual pageant
50 years ago: 'Miss Black ISU' crowned in second annual pageant
Fifty years ago, Veda Annette Brown was crowned Miss Black ISU in the second such competition at Illinois State University. This local history and more:
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McLean Connected @mcleanconnected.bsky.social · 20h
Mclean County Food line
Mclean County Food line
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McLean Connected @mcleanconnected.bsky.social · 20h
Local Missionary Hurricane Victim
Local Missionary Hurricane Victim
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McLean Connected @mcleanconnected.bsky.social · 1d
McLean County schools help state to highest graduation rate in 15 years
McLean County schools help state to highest graduation rate in 15 years - Chronicle Media
Six high schools in McLean County saw at least 91 percent of their students graduate in four years.
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McLean Connected @mcleanconnected.bsky.social · 1d
Shooting wounds four near Wrigley Field in Chicago
Shooting wounds four near Wrigley Field in Chicago
All four victims were hospitalized and reported to be in fair condition, according to police.
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McLean Connected @mcleanconnected.bsky.social · 1d
Peoria High, Morton, El Paso-Gridley, Normal West, Farmington, and Central Catholic among those advancing to Round Two of the State Football Playoffs
Peoria High, Morton, El Paso-Gridley, Normal West, Farmington, and Central Catholic among those advancing to Round Two of the State Football Playoffs
Bloomington, Metamora, Heyworth, Dee-Mack, and Tri-Valley also notch opening-round victories
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McLean Connected @mcleanconnected.bsky.social · 1d
Mandy Roeing studio celebrating three years of fine art next weekend
Mandy Roeing studio celebrating three years of fine art next weekend
Guests are invited to the studio from Nov. 6-8 to celebrate
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McLean Connected @mcleanconnected.bsky.social · 1d
Hy-Vee to offer free meals to those 12 and under Nov. 3-7
Hy-Vee to offer free meals to those 12 and under Nov. 3-7
Meals will be available from 4-7 p.m. and are available to all others for $3.
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McLean Connected @mcleanconnected.bsky.social · 1d
Hopedale Medical Complex offering free Thanksgiving meals
Hopedale Medical Complex offering free Thanksgiving meals
Registration is required no later than 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24.
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McLean Connected @mcleanconnected.bsky.social · 1d
Inside Out Accessible Art to open holiday store this weekend
Inside Out Accessible Art to open holiday store this weekend
The shop will open on First Friday, Nov. 7, and run through Dec. 31.
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McLean Connected @mcleanconnected.bsky.social · 1d
Bloomington once the ‘clubbiest town in the state’
Bloomington once the ‘clubbiest town in the state’
Philomathean Reading Circle was one of many clubs over the decades that gave Bloomington women an outlet for cultural, political, literacy or historical pursuits.
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