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State senators voted unanimously, 55-0, this week to ban carbon sequestration near the Mahomet Aquifer. That's the sole source of water for nearly 1 million people in the region, including much of McLean County.

UPDATED 5:55 p.m. | There are now nine people hospitalized with COVID-19 in McLean County—including three in intensive care—as Illinois State University…

The Normal Town Council met Monday to discuss several items of business, including a new ordinance establishing licensing requirements for retail tobacco shops and a presentation on the affordable housing crisis.

The McLean County Health Department (MCHD) is reporting 14 new confirmed or probable COVID-19 cases on Tuesday.

Ecology Action Center has more fundraising to do before identifying a location for a countywide hazardous waste collection site. It's the largest project the Normal nonprofit has ever attempted.

District 87 officials hope to begin negotiations soon on where it can expand early childhood education.

UPDATED 9:25 a.m. | A record 405 people were tested Monday at Bloomington’s drive-thru testing site, as McLean County officials expressed concerns about…

The Jail Review Committee was founded in 1980 at the suggestion of then-Sheriff Steve Brienen. It is a free-standing volunteer body whose members are appointed by various community groups to serve as their representatives.

Supervisor Jess Ray has chosen not to run to maintain his spot as the fiduciary agent for Normal Township. Three of four trustees are also not seeking re-election.

Bloomington residents and businesses can no longer possess or sell the herbal substance kratom and synthetic alternatives, following action taken by the city council.