Election 2025

Eric Moore has a long list of service activities in his hometown of Heyworth, including a decade as a volunteer firefighter. The political newcomer ran for mayor as a long-shot write-in candidate — and won.

A complaint has been filed with the State Board of Elections against former Normal mayoral candidate Kathleen Lorenz, alleging she violated campaign finance laws by accepting a $28,000 contribution from a donor who funneled the money to her through the local GOP.

Campaign contributor Greg Shepard played an unusual role in the Normal mayoral election. He spoke to WGLT on Wednesday but was largely evasive.

Two incumbents are headed back to the Heartland Community College Board of Trustees, along with one newcomer, following Tuesday's election.

McLean County saw a significant increase in voter turnout in Tuesday's election, up to 28%. The average in recent mayoral elections was 20%.

According to unofficial results on Tuesday, Dan Brady [48%] won decisively over city council member Cody Hendricks [33%] and mayor Mboka Mwilambwe [19%].

Mayor Chris Koos of Normal has won a 6th full term in office, defeating challengers Kathleen Lorenz and Chemberly Harris.

A hotly contested supervisor race broke toward Democrat Krystle Able. It was opponent Chad Berck's third attempt to enter local politics.

Normal mayoral candidate Kathleen Lorenz says she’s been transparent about an unusual $28,000 campaign contribution funneled through the McLean County Republicans. Her candor also could be what gets her in trouble with the State Board of Elections.

Normal mayoral candidate Kathleen Lorenz faced criticism Sunday from one of her two opponents after accepting a $28,000 campaign contribution from the McLean County Republicans that she said was really a pass-through contribution from a specific donor.