A $75,000 contribution from Gov. JB Pritzker’s campaign weeks before the election turbocharged the McLean County Democratic Party’s already substantial financial advantage as the party seeks to defend its county board majority and seize its first countywide elected office in decades. A review of campaign finance records in McLean County also shows donations from an energy company that will be seeking approval for a controversial carbon capture project.

A $75,000 contribution from Gov. JB Pritzker&rsquo;s campaign weeks before the election turbocharged the McLean County Democratic Party&rsquo;s already substantial financial advantage as the party seeks to defend its county board majority and seize its first countywide elected office in decades.&nbsp;A review of campaign finance records in McLean County also shows donations from an energy company that will be seeking approval for a controversial carbon capture project.

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How fundraising and endorsements may shape the midterm election in McLean County

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Among the contested races in the upcoming Nov. 3 election is the McLean County clerk. McLean County Democrats see an opening in the race for county clerk as incumbent Republican Kathy Michael has faced scrutiny about her budget and tax errors. If successful, Joshua Crockett would be the first Democrat elected to a countywide office in decades.

Among the contested races in the upcoming Nov. 3 election is the McLean County clerk.&nbsp;McLean County Democrats see an opening in the race for county clerk as incumbent Republican Kathy Michael has faced scrutiny about her budget and tax errors. If successful, Joshua Crockett would be the first Democrat elected to a countywide office in decades.

Embattled McLean County Clerk seeks 5th term as Democrats eye elusive countywide office

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It seems every day there's a new headline about mass layoffs, and yet the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics published a mere 1% layoff rate for the month of August. This month, Netflix was the latest in a series of companies announcing layoffs. Business Insider has reported Meta, Amazon, Walmart and Visa have all announced layoffs this year. Illinois State University economics professor George Waters said it's unusual for layoff rates and hiring rates to both be low at the same time.

It seems every day there's a new headline about mass layoffs, and yet the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics published a mere 1% layoff rate for the month of August.&nbsp;This month, Netflix was the latest in a series of companies announcing layoffs. Business Insider has reported Meta, Amazon, Walmart and Visa have all announced layoffs this year.&nbsp;Illinois State University economics professor George Waters said it's unusual for layoff rates and hiring rates to both be low at the same time.

'Uncertainty' keeps people in their jobs, cools labor market

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Every winter for the past few years, Bloomington’s city council has enacted an emergency shelter ordinance allowing one of its homeless shelters to expand its capacity during the winter months.

Every winter for the past few years, Bloomington&rsquo;s city council has enacted an emergency shelter ordinance allowing one of its homeless shelters to expand its capacity during the winter months.

Bloomington Salvation Army prepares for another winter of emergency shelter

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How fundraising and endorsements may shape the midterm election in McLean County

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