McLean County Board

There are 10 contested county board races on the ballot, one in each district. There will be no primaries for any county races next March, according to records posted online by the McLean County Clerk’s office.

The external audit, approved during a special county board meeting on Tuesday, did not indicate any problems with county finances.

McLean County Auditor Michelle Anderson is again facing criticism, this time for a late county audit that other county officials say is causing problems.

The project extends the trail along a 9-mile stretch within the county near Towanda, heading north to the Livingston County line near Chenoa.

Normal Mayor Chris Koos said another developer is interested in the Uptown site, but the town's existing TIF district is too short term.

William Bessler announced his candidacy a day after sitting board member Krystle Able said she intends to step down.

The staffer joins dozens of people across the country whose social media posts about Kirk have put their jobs in jeopardy. McLean County Nursing Home Administrator Tim Wiley posted on social media Saturday. but didn’t say what disciplinary action was taken against the employee.

The $675,000 federal grant was withdrawn due to changing priorities for the DOT.

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

Legally, Krystle Able can take on roles for the township, the McLean County Board, and the advocacy group she serves. Whether she can practically do so is a different question.