Derek Beigh, The Pantagraph

Derek Beigh

The Pantagraph

Bloomington, IL, United States

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  • JG-TC
  • heraldandreview

Past articles by Derek:

Solar power still growing in McLean County, but experts say legislation needed

Solar energy is growing in popularity in Central Illinois. → Read More

Council: Keep Normal levy flat to reduce property taxes

NORMAL — Normal may not increase property taxes for residents after all. → Read More

Experts: Trump, graduated tax could drive high turnout in 2020

BLOOMINGTON — A divisive race at the top of the ticket and "a bread-and-butter pocketbook issue" on the state level could drive high election turnout for Central Illinois in 2020, → Read More

McLean County political parties ramp up for hot 2020 races

BLOOMINGTON — Across more than a dozen races, McLean County political leaders will try to answer the same question in 2020: was 2018 a fluke or the start of something → Read More

Central Illinois representatives vote against impeachment measure

BLOOMINGTON — Four congressmen representing Central Illinois united in voting no Thursday on a measure setting the terms of an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. → Read More

🎃 Scary! Snow is possible in Bloomington-Normal on Halloween. Here's when.

No, it's not a trick: Halloween will be chilly — and maybe even snowy. → Read More

Don Everhart seeks fourth term as McLean County circuit clerk

BLOOMINGTON — Don Everhart believes he's still the best person to lead the McLean County circuit clerk's office. → Read More

Erik Rankin to run for McLean County circuit clerk

BLOOMINGTON — A longtime McLean County political leader and former county board member is making another run for county office. → Read More

Normal moves forward on allowing cannabis businesses

Nov. 7 will be a big day for the future of recreational cannabis businesses in Normal after Normal City Council signed off on sending the issue to its planning commission, → Read More

B-N black trailblazer Merlin Kennedy dies

BLOOMINGTON — A "true hero" to Bloomington-Normal's black community has died. → Read More

Abbi Sorrells to challenge Yoder for McLean County coroner

A Bloomington nurse and community volunteer will challenge the sitting McLean County coroner in 2020. → Read More

'Adventurous together': Rivian shows electric trucks in Normal

NORMAL — Normal showed why it's "the envy of communities across the country" Sunday. → Read More

Spooky spectacle: Haunted Trail returns to Normal this weekend

Normal's Haunted Trail is back, starting with non-scary weekend this Thursday, Friday and Saturday, when families are invited to visit from 6 to 8 p.m. to enjoy costumed characters, photo → Read More

Normal to talk recreational cannabis, Connect Transit

NORMAL — Normal officials will take on two of the area's most politically charged subjects Monday. → Read More

Bloomington-Normal Water Reclamation District marks 100 years

BLOOMINGTON — Jake Callahan can prevent major Twin City water problems with just his nose and a smartphone. → Read More

Podagraph Episode 25: Breast Cancer Awareness with Paul Swiech

Government Reporter Derek Beigh interviews Reporter Kelsey Watznauer about McLean County Unit 5 schools, starting with the Normal-based district's busing woes. → Read More

Lea Cline to run as Democrat for McLean County Board

Lea Cline, an associate professor of art history at Illinois State University, will run as a Democrat for McLean County Board in District 8, setting up a November contest with → Read More

Bloomington-Normal EDC head pushes consistent tax breaks to lure businesses

The new head of Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council wants to do away with the patchwork of economic incentives local communities offer businesses and replace them with a consistent, transparent set → Read More

Josh Barnett to run for re-election to McLean County Board

BLOOMINGTON — A first-term McLean County Board member hopes to return for a second. → Read More

Podagraph Episode 24: Unit 5 Schools with Kelsey Watznauer

Government Reporter Derek Beigh interviews Reporter Kelsey Watznauer about McLean County Unit 5 schools, starting with the Normal-based district's busing woes. → Read More