McLean County, Bloomington | featured news

Wednesday

HEYWORTH — A dryer malfunction is suspected as the cause of a fire that destroyed a home Monday evening on Heyworth's north side, but no one was injured.

BLOOMINGTON — Effective immediately and until further notice, East Chestnut Street between East and Main streets, will be closed to all traffic while crews complete sewer repair work in the area

Early voting begins Tuesday

Monday

BLOOMINGTON — Circle of Women, YWCA McLean County's annual fundraiser luncheon, will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the DoubleTree by Hilton, 10 Brickyard Drive, Bloomington.

NORMAL — Comforting those who have experienced domestic violence is just as important as putting an end to the problem.

BLOOMINGTON — You probably won’t need your snow shovel this week, but you will need an umbrella.

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