McLean County Regional Planning Commission

A pedestrian has died after being struck by a vehicle on Veterans Parkway, between Oakland Avenue and Lincoln Street, on Wednesday night.

Each option is projected to make the corridor safer for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists. But it means slowing traffic, adding one to four minutes to the drive from Ireland Grove Road to Shepard Road.

Three open house informational events are set for those looking to learn more about the Veterans Parkway Corridor Plan study. They are Nov. 4, Nov. 5, and online Nov. 12.

The plan attempts to address "development pressures" from the expansion of large employers such as Rivian and Fererro, and also looks to address the housing shortage

The Normal Town Council has reviewed elements of a new strategic plan and approved changes to the Enterprise Zone that would offer development incentives in portions of Bloomington-Normal, including Bloomington's under-performing Eastland Mall.

A public comment session was held after the McLean County Regional Planning Commission and the Twin City officials received pushback about public engagement on a long-term strategic land use plan showing growth at the fringes of Bloomington and Normal.

The McLean County Regional Planning Commission will host two open houses in August to share draft updates to the Go:Safe McLean County action plan, aimed at improving safety for every transportation user.

The McLean County Regional Planning Commission is making good on a promise to the county board to get more public input on the draft of a regional land use plan.

A draft McLean County Land Use Plan is getting pushback from various stakeholders. Regional Planning Commission staff now say they'll change the process.

The draft of a new McLean County Land Use Plan suggests future growth will largely happen on the fringes of Bloomington and Normal.