Mateusz Janik

Bloomington, Chicago, Illinois

Breaking News Reporter at Herald & Review

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Articles

Children's Discovery Museum receives $500,000 gift for new ag exhibit

3 weeks ago | pantagraph.com | Mateusz Janik

NORMAL — The Children's Discovery Museum received a $500,000 gift from Compeer Financial to support its upcoming exhibit, "From the Farm to a Healthy Me."“This generous gift from Compeer Financial ensures that we can bring this vital topic to the forefront in an exciting and meaningful way,” said Beth Whisman, executive director of CDM, in a statement. “The exhibit will encourage families to think differently about their food, appreciate the hard work of farmers and make healthier choices.
Normal to close College Avenue for 'Stride & Ride' on July 20

3 weeks ago | pantagraph.com | Mateusz Janik

NORMAL — Normal will close College Avenue from Anderson Park to Main Street from 8 to 11 a.m. Sunday, July 20, for the Normal Stride & Ride. Normal Stride & Ride is an open streets event that promotes healthy lifestyle by encouraging the community to walk, jog and bike the avenue. The effort is a collaboration between the town and local groups including Bike Blo-No and Friends of Constitution Trail.
Normal OKs $1.6M in street resurfacing, water plant repairs

3 weeks ago | pantagraph.com | Mateusz Janik

NORMAL — Normal residents can expect about a dozen streets to be resurfaced this summer as well as some minor concrete repairs at the water treatment plant. The Normal Town Council on Monday approved two contracts to tackle street resurfacing and structural repairs for the town’s water treatment plant building, 107 E.
Normal to close Chippewa Street in Savannah Green starting Monday

3 weeks ago | pantagraph.com | Mateusz Janik

NORMAL — Starting at 6 a.m. Monday, Chippewa Street in the Savannah Green subdivision between Redman and Henry streets will be closed for reconstruction. This effort is part of the Town of Normal's continued work to rehabilitate and upgrade the streets and alleys in the Savannah Green subdivision. Garbage and recycling pickup will continue being collected from the alleys as usual.
Lane reduction planned on Mulberry Street in Normal starting Monday

3 weeks ago | pantagraph.com | Mateusz Janik

NORMAL — Starting at 7 a.m. Monday, there will be a lane reduction on East Mulberry Street between Linden Street and Constitution Boulevard in Normal. The lane reduction is due to a curb storm inlet replacement, and work is expected to be completed by 4 p.m. Friday, weather permitting. Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts Drivers are urged to use caution when traveling through the area.
See the latest McLean County building

3 weeks ago | pantagraph.com | Mateusz Janik

NormalCentral Roofing LLC issued permit permit May 19 for a 1,049,965 removal of ballast material and layover with new 60-Mil extremely durable synthetic roofing membrane at Von Maur, 301 S. Veterans Parkway. South Shore Roofing of Illinois Inc. issued permit May 22 for a $142,000 reroofing at 1700 E. College Ave., Suite 1. South Shore Roofing of Illinois Inc. issued permit May 22 for a $142,000 reroofing at 1700 E. College Ave. Suite 3.
Lincoln's 'Lost Speech' memorialized with mural in downtown Bloomington

4 weeks ago | pantagraph.com | Mateusz Janik

BLOOMINGTON — Almost 170 years after Abraham Lincoln delivered an impassioned speech against slavery in Bloomington, locals gathered at the site where the declamation took place to celebrate a new mural.
Everyone has a role in water safety, B-N leaders say ahead of summer swim season

4 weeks ago | pantagraph.com | Mateusz Janik

BLOOMINGTON — As warmer weather starts to kick up the summer swim season, families and children will be wading into local pools to relax and enjoy their time off. The season also serves as a reminder of the importance of water safety and drowning prevention in the community.
Boys & Girls Club to host Blood Drive, Club Connect on June 21

4 weeks ago | pantagraph.com | Mateusz Janik

BLOOMINGTON — Boys & Girls Club of Bloomington-Normal will have a Club Connect event with local businesses and nonprofits, in addition to a blood drive, on June 21 at the clubhouse, 1615 Illinois St. in Bloomington. Over 20 businesses and nonprofits are signed up to provide fun and interactive activities, including free haircuts for kids, lunch from Panda Express and resources for everyone who attends, according to a news release.
Hill of a Race obstacle run set for Aug. 16 in Bloomington

1 month ago | pantagraph.com | Mateusz Janik

BLOOMINGTON — The Hill of a Race obstacle run will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, at Ewing Park II, 1001 Ethell Parkway in Bloomington. The three-mile run includes 25 obstacles focusing on lifting, carrying, climbing, crawling and agility and balance tests. The race is for ages 7 and up, and for families, beginners and competitive racers. It will be held rain or shine. Children ages 7-13 must be accompanied by a registered adult.