Stories | McLean County Times

Medium screen shot 2023 06 02 at 11 53 17 am

Developer Andy Kaufmann: 'Our performer cannot support this delay' after city council decision to table housing development

By McLean County Times Report | Jun 6, 2023

The Bloomington city council delayed their decision on a controversial housing development after influx of public disapproval on price and prevailing wage arguments.

Illinois' Bennett: School emergency preparedness bill 'a common-sense step we can take to make our schools safer'

By McLean County Times Report | Jun 4, 2023

In a recent news release, Illinois state Rep. Thomas Bennett (R-Watseka) unveiled a plan aimed at assisting schools in their readiness for unforeseen circumstances.

Illinois's Tipsword criticizes Dems' budget agreement delay: 'Your state legislature has been held hostage'

By McLean County Times Report | Jun 4, 2023

Illinois state Rep. Dennis Tipsword (R-Metamora) provided a Facebook update on May 24 regarding the House's examination of the budget.

Council member Harris: Normal's Youth on a Mission Advisory Council 'represented our town so well'

By McLean County Times Report | Jun 2, 2023

The Normal City Council heard at its May 15 meeting a presentation from its Youth On a Mission Advisory Council on the experiences they gained and the impacts of their work in the community.

Medium screenshot 2023 05 22 at 3 57 48 pm

Bonner police report: ‘Parents believed the contents to be pornographic in nature and definitely not age appropriate for their children’

By McLean County Times Report | May 23, 2023

A McLean County Times Freedom of Information Act has yielded the Heyworth Police Department report regarding the incident leading to the removal of Heyworth Junior High teacher Sarah Bonner.

Medium screen shot 2023 05 18 at 2 09 39 pm

Bloomington City Manager on remodeling project: 'We're not just throwing money into a build'

By McLean County Times Report | May 20, 2023

The city of Bloomington approved a remodel project in their government building as a step in a larger reorganization process.

Illinois senator: 'Bad guys don’t care what department a cop works for, and when an officer gets hurt, it shouldn’t matter either'

By McLean County Times Report | May 19, 2023

Sen. Chapin Rose has provided an update on one of his bills through a news release issued on May 11.

Bunting: 'I was proud to support legislation ... which designates May as Motorcycle Awareness Month'

By McLean County Times Report | May 19, 2023

In a May 16 Facebook post, Rep. Jason Bunting spoke of Motorcycle Awareness Month.

Lorenz: 'We do not currently have a maximum or cap on the number of dispensaries that we can have in our community'

By McLean County Times Report | May 15, 2023

At its May 1 meeting, Normal Town Council was presented with two requests for special use permits to operate a cannabis dispensary in its jurisdiction.

Bunting: 'Will continue to oppose this effort to raise taxes on rural residents of McLean County.'

By McLean County Times Report | May 11, 2023

Illinois Rep. Jason Bunting said in a May 4 Facebook post that he opposes a bill to expand the property tax base of the Central Illinois Regional Airport from Bloomington and Normal to all of McLean County.

Bennett: 'We want to draw attention to the hard-working Illinois pork producers'

By McLean County Times Report | May 10, 2023

In a May 8 Facebook post, Sen. Tom Bennett shared that May 3 was officially "Illinois Bacon Day."

Caulkins opposes local airport bill: 'It creates a new tax for most homeowners and businesses in McLean County'

By McLean County Times Report | May 5, 2023

Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) said a proposed bill that would create a new regional airport authority covering the entirety of McLean County would raise property taxes for county residents.

Bloomington Alderwoman Emig: 'Honestly, I thought the Market Street garage was the best'

By McLean County Times Report | May 4, 2023

The township board of Bloomington passes an ordinance of approval for a new location of a downtown transfer station.

Bunting shares injunction ruling with constituents: 'Southern Illinois judge temporarily blocks assault weapons ban'

By McLean County Times Report | May 3, 2023

Illinois state Rep. Jason Bunting (R-Dwight) took to social media this week to share the decision of a Southern Illinois judge regarding the State's ban on automatic weapons.

Bloomington manager Gleason: 'This is an opportunity to expand those opportunities for minorities'

By McLean County Times Report | May 3, 2023

The township board of Bloomington initiates a diversity incentive and expectation program for their local businesses.

Bloomington City Council approves creating job post for a second deputy city manager

By McLean County Times Report | May 2, 2023

The City Council of Bloomington recently approved creating a new position for a second deputy city manager.

Caulkins: 'I attended the Mclean Country Mayors' meeting.'

By McLean County Times Report | Apr 24, 2023

In an April 17 Facebook post, Rep. Dan Caulkins slammed Senate Bill 684.

Turner: 'I had the opportunity to meet with students from this year's Land of Lincoln CEO program'

By McLean County Times Report | Apr 24, 2023

State Sen. Sally Turner (R-Lincoln) recently came face-to-face with what may well be the future of Illinois business.

Rose on Chicago teen mob: ‘It wasn't exactly a welcome to Chicago postcard’

By McLean County Times Report | Apr 23, 2023

State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) slammed Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson over his comments regarding mob violence in Chicago.

City Manager Gleason: 'This is a budget that I believe captures the vision of council, captures the desires of the community'

By McLean County Times Report | Apr 22, 2023

The Bloomington City Council met on April 10 where they voted to pass the Fiscal year 2024 budget which starts on May 1.

McLean County Times

McLean County Times Report News