Michele Steinbacher
CorrespondentMichele Steinbacher was a WGLT correspondent, joining the staff in 2020. She left the station in 2024.
Steinbacher previously worked as a reporter at The Pantagraph in Bloomington, and taught communication at Heartland Community College.
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A formal redesign proposal for downtown Bloomington streets won’t come before the city council until later this spring, but on Tuesday the group heard an update on the plan.
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The McLean County Board on Thursday rejected a proposal calling for the board to oppose tax-supported services for certain groups of immigrants. The 13-to-7 vote followed nearly two hours of public comments before a standing room-only crowd.
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Many attending Monday’s event applauded McIntyre’s ability to rise above partisan politics, as well as his efforts to bring economic growth to the community.
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With this levy, Unit 5 property owners should see the tax rate decrease about 22 cents, to about $5.30 per $100 of equalized assessed valuation [EAV].
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The McLean County Board has unanimously rejected a company’s request to capture and store carbon in a trio of wells near Saybrook, citing its lack of a safety plan for the proposal. But the board left the possibility open for the company to resubmit a proposal.
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The Bloomington City Council narrowly voted down a proposed tax levy increase at its meeting on Monday, meaning taxpayers will see the property tax rate go down more than anticipated.
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Starting this fall, students who meet or exceed state testing standards will be automatically enrolled in the next most rigorous course. Think honors, and college-credit options such as AP and dual credit.
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The Normal Town Council on Monday adopted a nearly $14.3 million levy for the upcoming fiscal year — about 7% higher than the year before. Normal leaders say significant growth in the town's tax base means the property tax rate will go down slightly, offering taxpayers some relief.
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Bloomington water rates will go up 33% this May — and again in 2025 and 2026 — after Monday’s city council vote, paving the way for an overhaul of the city’s aging water supply system. The 7-2 vote also means the city’s water utility tax will be lowered, and the city will adjust how rates are determined for trash, sewer and stormwater.
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A 2021 study completed for Normal to address parking available in Uptown finds the town should consider raising parking deck rates, and charge for street parking.