Mateusz Janik

Bloomington, Chicago, Illinois

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Heartland OKs almost $7M in facilities project bids

1 day ago | pantagraph.com | Mateusz Janik

See also: Three Heartland trustees were seated for six-year terms, reflecting the results of last month's election. NORMAL — Nearly $7 million in projects are planned for the coming months at Heartland Community College. The college's Board of Trustees on Tuesday approved four separate facilities project bids that account for $6,988,827.
3 Heartland trustees seated for 6-year terms

1 day ago | pantagraph.com | Mateusz Janik

NORMAL — The Heartland Community College board reseated two members and welcomed newcomer Laurie Bergner, reflecting results of last month's election. Four candidates ran for the three seats up in this year's election, each for six-year terms. Incumbent board members Janet Hood and Thomas Whitt were reelected with 10,754 votes and 8,488 votes, respectively. Whitt tallied about 200 more ballots than the fourth-highest total, that of challenger David Selzer with 8,284.
Heartland Board of Trustee Meeting April 22, 2025

1 day ago | pantagraph.com | Mateusz Janik

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LaSalle County Health Department launches free medical needle disposal program

2 days ago | pantagraph.com | Mateusz Janik

OTTAWA — LaSalle County Health Department is launching a residential sharps disposal program to provide residents with a free and easy way to dispose of medical needles. According to a news release, the initial launch of the program provides two kiosks accessible 24 hours a day at the LaSalle County Health Department, 717 E. Etna Road, Ottawa; and the LaSalle County Forensic Center, 520 W. Walnut St., Oglesby.
Normal OKs $2M federal grant plan for housing, other projects

2 days ago | pantagraph.com | Mateusz Janik

NORMAL — The Town of Normal filed a five-year plan to secure grant funds to support housing, youth services and public facility improvements. The Town Council on Monday authorized the filing of a five-year consolidated plan for a federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), which includes over $2 million for projects and services.
Five years post-pandemic, Bloomington-Normal churches continue to grow reach

5 days ago | pantagraph.com | Kaitlyn Klepec |Mateusz Janik

BLOOMINGTON — It has been five years since the COVID-19 pandemic drastically changed Easter plans, forcing churches to rethink how they hold services. Although pastors say some things have changed permanently, they remain hopeful that those changes will encourage folks to keep practicing their faith. The Rev.
Bloomington-Normal aggregate energy rate is increasing

5 days ago | pantagraph.com | Mateusz Janik

BLOOMINGTON — Bloomington and Normal have approved Constellation NewEnergy, Inc. as the communities' electric aggregation program supplier. The contract with Constellation locks in a fixed rate of $0.10899 per kilowatt-hour, which is higher than the current rate of $0.07859 for residential service. "The increase is primarily due to nationwide market corrections," according to a joint news release from the town and city.
Illinois Wesleyan University breaks ground for Petrick Idea Center

1 week ago | pantagraph.com | Mateusz Janik

BLOOMINGTON — Almost four years after it was first announced, the Petrick Idea Center at Illinois Wesleyan University is looking get construction moving this spring. "What is an idea center?" asked Illinois Wesleyan University President Sheahon Zenger. "It's a few things ...
Bloomington-Normal celebrates 'Tamil Day,' 10 years growing language school

1 week ago | pantagraph.com | Mateusz Janik

BLOOMINGTON — The Tamil community in McLean County celebrated its new year this week and the 10th anniversary of their children being able to learn their native language close to home. The Tamil Language School of McLean County has been providing students of Indian heritage the necessary building blocks for learning the native language of India’s southernmost state since its doors opened in 2015.
Illinois Wesleyan University students helping bridge local language gaps

1 week ago | pantagraph.com | Mateusz Janik

BLOOMINGTON — A new registered student organization at Illinois Wesleyan University is helping Bloomington District 87 students and their families with translation services. "Our goal is to bridge the language gap in everyday situations where an interpreter or translator may not be easily available or affordable," said Celina El Ghossaini, a junior prelaw student at IWU.