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McLean County’s largest school district is considering using solar panels on some buildings, after a year of researching the possibility.
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Pat Brady, a regular commentator on political news, told guests at the annual fundraiser for the McLean County League of Women Voters that a variety of factors contributed to the current state.
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Normal Mayor Chris Koos said the hefty margins of victory for moderates in school board and town council races and the Unit 5 referendum show the electorate rejects the negativity of recent years from the far right. Koos also ties McLean County results to state and national trends.
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Turnout across McLean County (including Bloomington voters) jumped to 25% on Tuesday, buoyed in part by high interest in the Unit 5 tax referendum and school board races.
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The Bloomington Township Fire Protection District sought the referendum because of state-mandated minimum wage increases, higher equipment costs and the need to stay competitive in recruiting emergency personnel.
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The District 87 and Heartland Community College board races were exceptionally close after Tuesday's consolidated election.
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Incumbents Amy Roser and Kelly Pyle, along with newcomers Alex Williams and Mark Adams, won seats on the board, according to vote tallies late Tuesday.
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John Wyatt Danenberger and Cody Hendricks will be two of four new members on the Bloomington City Council next month.
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Voters approved the Unit 5 tax referendum on the second attempt – a decision that district leaders say will avoid painful budget cuts starting next school year.
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Normal Town Council incumbents Kathleen Lorenz and Karyn Smith, along with newcomer Andy Byars, defeated the opposition ticket of incumbent Stan Nord, Marc Tiritilli and Karl Sila in Tuesday's election.