McLean County reached a 51% recycling rate in 2024, making it the first time half the amount of waste generated was recycled.

The McLean County Emergency Management Agency [EMA] said the chance of field fires is reduced as most farm fields have been harvested and some are tilled.

Bloomington is weighing potential adjustments to its bulk waste collection program, with city staff recommending a return to bi-weekly pickup and limiting the community dropoff center to just yard waste and electronics recycling.

Events and volunteer coordinator Silvia Schuh said the tours, introduced in June, were brought back due to popular demand.

Normas Director of Zoning and Planning Mercy Davison said town staff is making great progress in the town’s Vision 2050/Sustainability plan. Davison gave an update to the Normal Town Council at Monday's meeting.

Bloomington and Normal have both returned to their former policies concerning recreational fires.

After twice failing to pass an energy reform package this year, lawmakers and renewable energy advocates are aiming to reach a deal in time for a brief legislative session in October.

The implementation of climate and environmental policy may become more challenging during the Trump administration, but the fight is far from over, according to one national environmental advocate.

In an effort to modernize wastewater treatment, the Bloomington-Normal Water Reclamation District [BNWRD] and Illinois State University’s Center for a Sustainable Water Future are forming a partnership to bring green infrastructure directly to Twin City residents.

Waterfowl repeatedly get caught in fishing line and hooks across the nation and at Miller Park Lake in Bloomington, according to local experts.