From the WGLT newsroom, I'm John Norton. Several short-term rental owners spoke out against the Normal town council's plan to ban those properties in single-family neighborhoods. The town council approved the ban in a 5 to 2 vote. Rental owner Liz Austin says the town of Normal did not reach out to owners of those properties.

From the WGLT newsroom, I'm John Norton. Several short-term rental owners spoke out against the Normal town council's plan to ban those properties in single-family neighborhoods. The town council approved the ban in a 5 to 2 vote. Rental owner Liz Austin says the town of Normal did not reach out to owners of those properties.

And she says the decision feels rushed and the voices of small business owners were not included, um, and most likely not even explored. We were left out completely. The ordinance bans any new short term rentals for single family zones and forces owners of current listings to transition to more long term housing over the next 5 years.

And she says the decision feels rushed and the voices of small business owners were not included, um, and most likely not even explored. We were left out completely. The ordinance bans any new short term rentals for single family zones and forces owners of current listings to transition to more long term housing over the next 5 years.

Bloomington city leaders are seeking to implement a multi-faceted strategy aimed at addressing vacant and derelict homes throughout the city over the next several years. Council members got their first look at the proposed housing rehabilitation program during last night's Committee of the Whole meeting. Bloomington's community impact and enhancement director is Darryl Patrick. He says the program would provide several community benefits.

Bloomington city leaders are seeking to implement a multi-faceted strategy aimed at addressing vacant and derelict homes throughout the city over the next several years. Council members got their first look at the proposed housing rehabilitation program during last night's Committee of the Whole meeting. Bloomington's community impact and enhancement director is Darryl Patrick. He says the program would provide several community benefits.

Neighborhood housing rehabilitation program is a targeted, it would be a targeted community-wide.

Neighborhood housing rehabilitation program is a targeted, it would be a targeted community-wide.

Uh, city-wide initiative designed to address property deterioration, increase neighborhood safety, and span housing opportunities to promote community pride. Patrick

Uh, city-wide initiative designed to address property deterioration, increase neighborhood safety, and span housing opportunities to promote community pride. Patrick

estimates Bloomington currently has 300 to 400 properties that would be targeted by the program over the next 5 to 6 years.

estimates Bloomington currently has 300 to 400 properties that would be targeted by the program over the next 5 to 6 years.

And Governor JB Pritzker has signed a new state budget into law. The $55 billion spending plan is the largest in state history. Pritzker says it's another balanced budget despite what he calls chaos and ineptitude from President Donald Trump. While the Trump administration goes on Fox News lying about being fiscally responsible, Illinois is showing a better way, balancing the budget.

And Governor JB Pritzker has signed a new state budget into law. The $55 billion spending plan is the largest in state history. Pritzker says it's another balanced budget despite what he calls chaos and ineptitude from President Donald Trump. While the Trump administration goes on Fox News lying about being fiscally responsible, Illinois is showing a better way, balancing the budget.

Maintaining the programs that most people rely on. Capital News Illinois reports while state Democrats worry about potential federal funding cuts, this year's budget boosts spending on education and health care. There will also be new taxes on businesses, sports betting, and nicotine products to help raise $700 million in revenue. Chance of late afternoon and evening thunderstorms. Today's high near 90. I'm John Norton.

Maintaining the programs that most people rely on. Capital News Illinois reports while state Democrats worry about potential federal funding cuts, this year's budget boosts spending on education and health care. There will also be new taxes on businesses, sports betting, and nicotine products to help raise $700 million in revenue. Chance of late afternoon and evening thunderstorms. Today's high near 90. I'm John Norton.