McLean County

Bloomington and Normal have both returned to their former policies concerning recreational fires.

The dispute over shared sales tax money for mental health and public safety has escalated again. Normal and Bloomington have formally accused the county of defaulting on the decade-old intergovernmental agreement on use of the shared revenue.

Emergency managers in McLean County have implemented a county-wide ban on open burning until Friday, Sept. 26 because of an increased fire risk.

A budget of almost $144.5 million for the 2026 fiscal year was presented to the McLean County Board on Thursday.

Bloomington Mayor Dan Brady is trying to reassure citizens concerned about potential changes in zoning.

The Town of Normal is ratcheting up its rhetoric on the shared sales tax agreement the town and City of Bloomington have with McLean County government. And the county is pushing back hard.

McLean County Animal Services unveiled its new 11,000-square-foot facility in Shirley on Friday. The new $7 million space includes a new Meet & Greet room and other amenities.

McLean County's chief assessment officer will host four public information sessions to help clear up confusion over the difference between a property’s assessed value or market value — and how that relates to how much a taxpayer pays in property taxes.

Mark Jontry, the regional superintendent of schools for McLean County and other nearby counties, will not run for re-election after this term ends, but he has a new candidate in mind to replace him.

The U.S. Department of Justice last month requested information regarding statewide election procedures.