McLean County Coroner Dr. Kathleen Yoder reported that 20-year-old Mayah G. Butzman of Maple Park, Illinois, died from multiple blunt injuries following a single-vehicle accident on northbound I-39 near Hudson on Sunday. She was pronounced dead at 12:46 a.m. on Saturday at Carle BroMenn Medical Center.
Holy Trinity Catholic Church in downtown Bloomington will not receive historic landmark status. Although the City Council vote on Monday passed 5-3, it did not get the supermajority required due to the church’s objection which was that the available grant money was less than 1% of the $7 million needed for repairs and expressed concerns over property rights interference.
The bribery and racketeering trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is set to resume with more questioning of potential jurors.
The McLean County Clerk’s Office will conduct a public test of its Automatic Tabulating Equipment for the November 5, 2024, Presidential General Election on Thursday, October 24, from 1:30 to 2:00 p.m. in the basement of the Government Center, as required by state law.
Gun control advocates are pushing for Illinois legislators to approve modified gun storage and lost and stolen laws after the Nov. 5 election. A gun rights advocate weighs in.
Bison Hockey Fan Fest will be held on Saturday, October 19, starting at 4 p.m. outside Grossinger Motors Arena before the season opener against the Toledo Walleye. The event features a red-carpet entrance by Bison players at the VIP entrance, followed by lots of festivities from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on West Front Street with drinks available for purchase. Kids in attendance can enjoy the Bison inflatable goal, free face painting, and a rock-climbing experience provided by Upper Limits. In addition, sign-ups will be open for the Little Bison Kids Club sponsored by Little Jewels for just $25. The membership includes one ticket to three separate home games of choice, an exclusive welcome gift, 10% off merchandise, special game day experiences and invitations to exclusive events with Bison players!
