Jim Rogal

Some McLean County Board members are criticizing Health Department inspectors over how they address the presence of beverages containing CBD or THC additives. The situation has already caused on again, off again enforcement on hemp-derived drinks.

Democrats formally took majority control over the McLean County Board for the first time Monday, with new members being sworn in and new leadership chosen following November's election.

Democrat Jim Rogal was appointed to the McLean County Board for District 4 in 2021. Rogal was elected to the seat the following year. Rogal is running against Republican Jerry Klinkner, who also ran in 2022. Klinkner declined WGLT's request for an interview.

Jim Rogal is expected to be named to fill a McLean County Board vacancy after the only other candidate withdrew from the race and endorsed him.

Two candidates filed for a McLean County Board vacancy for areas of west and northwest Normal.