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City Manager Pam Reece said there is interest in the former Subway sandwich space in Uptown Station. The town issued a request for proposal a couple months ago after the business closed in October 2022.

McLean County administrator Cassy Taylor said inmates who require 24-hour supervision are still getting the attention and treatment they need.

Several Illinois counties dominated the national rankings in terms of corn and soybean production last year.

McLean County Sheriff Matt Lane told WGLT Thursday that a staff shortage has forced his department to house some mentally ill inmates in need of 24-hour supervision in the booking area.

The Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program will grant McLean County $2.7 million to extend the Route 66 hiking-and-biking trail from near Funks Grove to the village of McLean. The state also is giving Heyworth $1.2 million to build a trail along U.S. Route 136 from Centennial Park to east of U.S. 51.

Hope Church has called a building at 1304 E. Empire St. home since 2018. But the fire safety requirements city officials say are necessary are set to displace the church.

The study compiles data on more than 90 factors, including health behaviors, clinical care and socioeconomics. McLean County scored well for a low rate of teen births and high rates of mammography screenings and flu vaccinations.

Ward County’s population dipped by .8% in the latest U.S. Census estimates released today. The Census Bureau listed Ward County’s July 2022 population at 68

Authorities have seized animals and are investigating a McLean County rescue after allegations that some were mistreated and became sick. Animal Control’s seizure notice cites allegations of animal hoarding and “humane care and treatment violations.”

Races taking place in Chenoa for April 4 Consolidated Election