Property Taxes

Michael Cornale, chief financial and facilities officer of District 87, said the bonds will give more working cash for the district and help rework its debt.

Officials say property owners in much of McLean County have been sent incorrect information about their property’s value due to a printing error. It’s at least the second substantial mistake involving property taxes in McLean County this year.

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.

The McLean County treasurer’s office plans to mail updated tax bills next week to property owners in two school districts where tax rates were incorrectly calculated.

The Central Illinois Regional Airport has about $70 million in infrastructure projects underway, or in a six-year pipeline. Some are moving faster than others.

The Olympia School District wants McLean County to correct an error that could cost the district $1.5 million in tax revenue this year.

District 87 will implement the ban in the fall, with a structure of tiered consequences for violations. District officials hope teachers and parents will help support it.

There are only two Bloomington City Council seats that have contested races in the April 1 election. Ward 9, which covers a good part of the northeast side, is one of them.

A summary of issue positions held by incumbent council member Jenna Kearns and challenger Ben Zimmerman.

The Unit 5 and District 87 school boards formally promised Wednesday to reduce property taxes for at least five years if voters approve a new 1% school sales tax that’s on the April 1 ballot.