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McLean County to open Family Treatment Court | WGLT
Feb 14, 2024 · These families, she explained, would be the prime candidates for the county’s latest problem-solving court. Family Treatment Court would meet weekly — to start — with participants, providing services and support with the ultimate goal of …
Milton makes landfall in Florida with warnings of life-threatening ...
Oct 9, 2024 · A mass exodus from coastal areas has affected gas stations, with the GasBuddy platform reporting that more than 24% of stations were out of gas in Florida as of 2:43 p.m. ET Wednesday.. Where is Milton now? As of 9 p.m. ET, Milton was a Category 3 storm with maximum sustained wind speeds of 115 mph, the NHC said — a welcome decrease from the 160 mph speeds seen in the early morning.
One killed, one critically injured in shooting near ISU following big ...
Sep 29, 2024 · One person was killed and another was critically injured in a shooting early Sunday near Illinois State University in Normal, in what police described as a violent end to an unsanctioned “pop-up party” during homecoming weekend.. The shooting happened around 3:30 a.m., near the intersection of University and Locust streets in Normal.
People with Parkinson's test their limits with rock climbing classes …
3 days ago · “She saw a news show — I think it was the Today Show — talking about the benefits of climbing for Parkinson’s patients,” Peterson said. “She contacted us, I did some research, and we were like, oh yeah, we gotta do this.” Parkinson’s disease is a progressive, incurable movement disorder that commonly causes tremors and other involuntary movement.
Bloomington resident pleads guilty to grooming, predatory sexual …
Jun 26, 2024 · Michelle Blessent, 35, pleaded guilty Monday to two counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a victim under the age of 13 and one count of grooming. Blessent was subsequently sentenced to 87 years in prison.
Life Center for Independent Living reminds voters of disability …
Oct 21, 2024 · Life CIL is hosting a lunch-and-learn with the McLean County League of Women Voters at noon Friday to discuss disability rights at the ballot box.. Benecke said there are still barriers in too many places that keep people with disabilities from voting.
McLean County Board to vote on placing referendum to eliminate …
Jun 11, 2024 · The McLean County Board’s executive committee unanimously approved a resolution Monday to place a referendum on the November ballot to eliminate the elected office overseeing county finances and bookkeeping, sending the issue to the full board on Thursday.
CVS and Walgreens are ailing. Here's why | WGLT
Oct 16, 2024 · Now, shoppers regularly complain about chronically understaffed stores, with products locked up to prevent theft. The shelves of snacks, makeup, greeting cards and cleaning products were meant to boost profits.