A pair of Central Illinois legislators acknowledge the national scene is bleak for members and supporters of the LGBTQ+ community. But Sen. Dave Koehler of Peoria and Rep. Sharon Chung of Bloomington say Illinois' Democratic supermajority is working to keep the state a beacon of LGBTQ+ support.

A pair of Central Illinois legislators acknowledge the national scene is bleak for members and supporters of the LGBTQ+ community.&nbsp;But Sen. Dave Koehler of Peoria and Rep. Sharon Chung of Bloomington say Illinois' Democratic supermajority is working to keep the state a beacon of LGBTQ+ support.

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Lawmakers Chung, Koehler look to keep Illinois a beacon of LGBTQ+ support

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A grant that will help fund a two-mile stretch of new sewer interceptor on Bloomington-Normal’s west side is part of a much larger project that may link some small towns in McLean County to the Twin Cities' sewage treatment system.

A grant that will help fund a two-mile stretch of new sewer interceptor on Bloomington-Normal&rsquo;s west side is part of a much larger project that may link some small towns in McLean County to the Twin Cities' sewage treatment system.

Bloomington-Normal Water Reclamation District will expand to Hudson and perhaps beyond

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McLean County is awarding more than $1.7 million in mental health and public safety funding to nearly a dozen local organizations, following a revamping of the application and selection process. Awards range from $30,000 to $650,000, and will go to groups such as Home Sweet Home Missions, Lifelong Access, and The Baby Fold.

McLean County is awarding more than $1.7 million in mental health and public safety funding to nearly a dozen local organizations, following a revamping of the application and selection process.&nbsp;Awards range from $30,000 to $650,000, and will go to groups such as Home Sweet Home Missions, Lifelong Access, and The Baby Fold.

McLean County Board awards more than $1.7 million in health and public safety funding

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As Stan Gozur takes his seat as president of the Unit 5 school board, he said he is pleased with the direction the school district is headed after the enrollment study saga. Gozur previously served as the board vice president. In his new role, his top priorities include incorporating more stakeholder opinions and organizing finances.

As Stan Gozur takes his seat as president of the Unit 5 school board, he said he is pleased with the direction the school district is headed after the enrollment study saga.&nbsp;Gozur previously served as the board vice president. In his new role, his top priorities include incorporating more stakeholder opinions and organizing finances.

Stan Gozur takes over as president of Unit 5 school board, is pleased with district's direction

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Lawmakers Chung, Koehler look to keep Illinois a beacon of LGBTQ+ support

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