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.

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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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It’s hard to build housing right now, including in Bloomington-Normal. There is a long list of reasons as to why, including the skyrocketing costs of materials, but the high cost of building has developers looking for ways to fund and start projects without breaking the bank.

It&rsquo;s hard to build housing right now, including in Bloomington-Normal. There is a long list of reasons as to why, including the skyrocketing costs of materials, but the high cost of building has developers looking for ways to fund and start projects without breaking the bank.

Keeping housing construction costs down requires creativity from developers and city planning departments

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The City of Bloomington is updating its advertising sign code, which was adopted in 1979 and hasn't been meaningfully updated since then. The city has invited residents, sign contractors and industry professionals to add their voices to the process. It held an open house last month and is now soliciting feedback through an online survey. The survey tool also allows people to drop a pin where they have noticed a particularly good or bad sign. The survey is open through late October.

The City of Bloomington is updating its advertising sign code, which was adopted in 1979 and hasn't been meaningfully updated since then.&nbsp;The city has invited residents, sign contractors and industry professionals to add their voices to the process. It held an open house last month and is now soliciting feedback through an online survey. The survey tool also allows people to drop a pin where they have noticed a particularly good or bad sign.&nbsp;The survey is open through late October.

City of Bloomington seeks feedback on its Carter-era sign code

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

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