Connect Transit

The surveys lay the groundwork for a 25-year countywide transportation plan. Both surveys close Sunday, Nov. 1

After a pause, wind farm development could take a step forward in McLean County, according to County Board Chair Elizabeth Johnston. A battery energy storage system attached to a wind farm is moving ahead in McLean County.

The McLean County Board approved a pair of facilities in the eastern part of the county that will store energy produced when demand is low, and distribute when need is high.

Heartland Community College and Connect Transit have partnered on a new bus line that will stop along the I-55 corridor from Normal to Pontiac. The line will be free for Heartland students.

The Normal Town Council awarded a $4.6 million contract to Rowe Construction for general street resurfacing. Highlights include Willow Street from Main to Linden streets, Eastview Drive, and College Avenue from White Oak Road to I-55/74.

Connect Transit began a rollout phase for new fare collection equipment Monday. Riders will be able to pay a fare using a credit card, mobile device or a reloadable prepay card when fully implemented by the end of July.

Buying in bulk has saved countywide governments and school districts money as prices rose across the country.

Connect Transit has scheduled four public engagement sessions to get feedback on proposed service changes planned for later this summer.

Brady Lange had been serving as active director since December, following David Braun’s resignation.

The Bloomington City Council unanimously approved a $370.5 million fiscal year 2027 budget Monday night, the largest in the city's history.