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The Normal Town Council on Tuesday OK’d a slightly revised proposal to develop a north Normal subdivision.

A rise in COVID hospitalizations has put McLean County back into medium-level transmission, according to federal health guidelines. High-risk people in medium-level communities are encouraged to wear a mask in indoor public places.

The Normal Public Library is trying to decide what to do about asbestos in the old section of the building. Interim Director John Fischer said there are several options, including temporarily moving part of the library and its programs to another site while work to remove the asbestos is done.

Stacker compiled a list of the counties with the oldest homes in Kentucky using data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Illinois State University researcher Elizabeth Kosuth said a survey of 800 McLean County seniors showed older people have a wide range of expertise and comfort with computers.

Stacker compiled a list of the counties with the oldest homes in Kentucky using data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

One of the co-founders of the Multicultural Leadership Institute has been named Normal’s 2022 Citizen of the Year. Sonya Mau was recognized at Wednesday’s Town of Normal Appreciation Reception.

Counties in the Green River District Health Departments western Kentucky area saw 705 new positive cases of COVID-19 over the last week.

New coronavirus cases and hospitalizations continue to fall in McLean County as the Centers for Disease Control continues to relax its COVID-19 guidelines. McLean County remains at medium COVID-19 community level.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, August 11. McLean County is receiving national attention for its mental health initiatives. Plus, a look at how McLean County courts hope to reduce recidivism among young adults.