Democrats in McLean County find themselves in an unusual position heading into this election. For the first time, the party is looking to hold on to power on the county board. McLean County's main governing body had historically been led by Republicans. That is, until 2024, when Democrats won a majority of seats on the 20-member board. Democrats hold 12 seats, all in Bloomington-Normal.

Democrats in McLean County find themselves in an unusual position heading into this election.&nbsp;For the first time, the party is looking to hold on to power on the county board.&nbsp;McLean County's main governing body had historically been led by Republicans. That is, until 2024, when Democrats won a majority of seats on the 20-member board. Democrats hold 12 seats, all in Bloomington-Normal.

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For the first time, McLean County Democrats seek to defend majority control

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In communities like those in McLean County, a community benefits agreement may either be a tool to hold data centers accountable or a list of empty promises. A community benefits agreement [CBA] is a document which can legally require data centers to commit to the investment of specific projects, programs or upgrades within a community. That can range from something like funding a new building in town to replacing aging water pipes. In the City of Bloomington’s newly released draft regulations, CBAs approved by city council would be a requirement.

In communities like those in McLean County, a community benefits agreement may either be a tool to hold data centers accountable or a list of empty promises.&nbsp;A community benefits agreement [CBA] is a document which can legally require data centers to commit to the investment of specific projects, programs or upgrades within a community. That can range from something like funding a new building in town to replacing aging water pipes. In the City of Bloomington&rsquo;s newly released draft regulations, CBAs approved by city council would be a requirement.

What a data center developer's community benefits agreement could mean for McLean County

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McLean County Board Chair Elizabeth Johnston won't speculate on whether the Trump administration's rejection of federal storm relief stemming from mid-August storms was political. No matter what the motivation, with damage totals for the county hitting $42.5 million, or roughly half the damage in the state, it’s the county’s job to keep pushing.

McLean County Board Chair Elizabeth Johnston won't speculate on whether the Trump administration's rejection of federal storm relief stemming from mid-August storms was political. No matter what the motivation, with damage totals for the county hitting $42.5 million, or roughly half the damage in the state, it&rsquo;s the county&rsquo;s job to keep pushing.

McLean County Board chair continues push for federal storm relief after rejection

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Heartland Bank and Trust plans to acquire First State Bank, the latest in a series of acquisitions by Heartland Bank as it grows its regional footprint.

Heartland Bank and Trust plans to acquire First State Bank, the latest in a series of acquisitions by Heartland Bank as it grows its regional footprint.

Heartland Bank and Trust to acquire First State Bank

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For the first time, McLean County Democrats seek to defend majority control

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