Patrick Cortesi News Today

Residents and political leaders in Bloomington-Normal share mixed reactions to the guilty verdict in the New York hush money trial of former President Donald Trump.

Before they headed off to jobs across the community on Friday, dozens of McLean County workers gathered in White Oak Park to remember those who never came home.

The McLean County Democratic Party elected local party leaders during the 2024 County Convention held April 17.

Illinois election authorities are raising concerns after lists of voters personal information, including birthdates and addresses, were published online by a network of media websites.

At 25, Anderson Clayton is the youngest state party chair in the country. On Friday, she headlines the McLean County Democratic Partys Obama Legacy Dinner.

McLean County Democrats will host the Obama Legacy Dinner from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Bone Student Center on Illinois State Universitys campus.

Multiple party-line votes by the McLean County Board ultimately allowed Republicans to elect Catherine Metsker as the boards new chair over Vice Chair Elizabeth Johnston on Thursday.

A conflict over leadership of the McLean County Board appears set to break along party lines, with an impasse made possible by the even number of Republican and Democrat board

"Were not done. Were a year in. Weve met some accomplishments, but theres a lot of work still to do," said Lisa Hernandez, chair of the Democratic Party of Illinois.

"Were not done. Were a year in. Weve met some accomplishments, but theres a lot of work still to do," said Lisa Hernandez, chair of the Democratic Party of Illinois.