McLean County Board

McLean County government wants to provide a financial incentive to staff at the county-run nursing home to get the COVID vaccine. Nearly 40% of staff at the McLean County Nursing Home in Normal have not been vaccinated, according to state data.

McLean County government is looking at a budget increase of about 25% next year as the county uses federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds, and additional revenue from retail and cannabis sales and other sources to fuel more pandemic relief and a major boost in highway work.

The McLean County Board has approved paying for overtime to enable county IT staff to resume video livestreaming of all committee meetings.

The McLean County Board on Thursday approved construction of a $350 million wind farm project in the southeastern corner of the county.

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.

McLean County is compiling an estimate of damage from last weekend's storms so it can seek state or federal assistance.

McLean County Board member Logan Smith has announced his resignation from the board, effective immediately. Smith said he has a new job with the City of Mesa, Ariz.

The McLean County Board has named Cassy Taylor interim administrator for six months.

McLean County administrator Camille Rodriguez says her three-plus years in McLean County government have been a whirlwind.