Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

More people are commuting greater distances to work in Bloomington-Normal every day, with some traveling 60 to 90 miles to work here – and about a quarter of Rivian’s workers driving an hour to work each day. That’s according to an analysis of cell phone location data and tracking from Rivian itself.

There have been anecdotal reports of a housing shortage in Bloomington-Normal for years. Now, the Bloomington- Normal Economic Development Council has a new analysis that shows the shortage is significant and has grown since the last study done five years ago.

The Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council is looking for public input on a community rebranding initiative.

The current job market continues to be a source of woe — and not workers — for area businesses.

The Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council plans to launch a branding campaign to attract employers and workers to the area.

Restaurant and construction workers are in high demand in McLean County, and their wage growth shows it.

Patrick Hoban, president and CEO of the Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council, presented economic data Thursday during a BN By The Numbers event.

The hiring boom McLean County employers predicted for this fall hasn't happened yet.

The Normal Town Council on Monday gave the thumbs up to a plan to standardize economic incentives for companies locating in the area’s enterprise zone.

The head of Bloomington-Normal's economic development arm said during a community briefing the economy is surging. Economic Development Council Director Patrick Hoban said during the quarterly BN By The Numbers event a labor shortage remains, but economic activity boomed as the pandemic eased..