Local Government

The McLean County Historical Society announced the recipients of the 2025 History Makers Awards Wednesday at the McLean County Museum of History.

The McLean County Board approved a $3.2 million contract to renovate the 50-year-old nursing home, and address alternative energy projects and other matters.

The results of a recent housing symposium were analyzed, with a number of potential remedies being suggested. The city also will hold meetings to receive citizen input over the course of the next month.

County Clerk Kathy Michael apologized for the treatment of Tres'von Milligan-Evans, saying election judges make mistakes but that the ballot was ultimately counted. The county board also formally passed some procedural rule changes.

The COVID-19 pandemic is still creating economic challenges and high inflation rates, and recent case numbers are posing a threat to the health and safety of citizens. Normal Mayor Chris Koos shares his insights for distributing federal funding and preparing for winter months.

Bloomington-Normal mayors said they're pleased the state didn't grab part of the cities' share of income tax money after all.

A group of Bloomington residents is applauding the city council for listening to concerns about allowing liquor sales in their west Bloomington…

Bloomington City Council members voted Tuesday to postpone any board and commission appointments until after they can have a public discussion about how…

Cutting back may have helped Bloomington balance its budget, but Mayor Tari Renner says it’s going to take more than budget cuts to help grow the local…

Normal’s mayor and council members will see higher salaries beginning in 2021.The council voted Monday night to raise the mayor’s salary from $18,000 to…