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Arrowsmith, LeRoy, Bellflower, Heyworth, and even Ellsworth might see convenient COVID-19 testing soon after the McLean County Board of Health's approval…

The candidates running to represent central and near-east Bloomington on the McLean County Board have different top priorities – from bolstering the county’s HR practices to green energy to supporting law enforcement. But they share a pragmatic view of bipartisan governing.

At a special meeting Tuesday evening, the McLean County Board voted 17-3 to keep the existing structure of the board at 10 districts with two members per district.

Human service agencies like Marcfirst are having to find new ways to help clients find jobs as employers change what workers they need after the pandemic. Marcfirst CEO Brian Wipperman says he thinks it will be neutral once all is said and done. Two McLean County Board members detail how they came up with 24 volunteers to help the county create new district maps. Sales tax revenue in Normal has returned to prepandemic levels as City Manager Pam Reece explains. Plus, Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason discusses ramped up road work plans for the summer.

The Illinois Senate on Friday approved a bill that changes who pays property taxes to support the Central Illinois Regional Airport, sending it to the governor’s desk for a signature.

Ameren will pay for an energy audit for the Government Center, the McLean County Nursing Home, the Law and Justice Center, and the building at 200 W. Front St. that houses the McLean County Health Department.

McLean County could soon join thousands of other local governments across the country that have sued drugmakers and distributors for their role in the…

The Illinois Pollution Control Board sided with disposal giant Republic Services when it ruled earlier this month that Lakeshore Recycling Systems failed to give nearby property owners proper notice about plans to develop a new waste transfer center.

District 87 Superintendent Barry Reilly says he's pleased with the response to vaccinations. Reilly says 93% of District 87 teachers are now vaccinated. Plus, supply chain problems are slowing the pace of new home construction in central Illinois. After a big broil, the McLean County Board stays with 10 board districts and two members per district ... the hard part of the re-map comes next. And Illinois State University will announce its 20th president on Friday, though not too many people have been introduced so far.

Adopting a $127 million budget for McLean County government proved to be one of the final acts in office for more than one-third of the McLean County Board.