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The Democratic Party of Illinois says it’s spending an “unprecedented” $300,000 to try and swing school board races in favor of 84 candidates statewide, including four running for the Unit 5 school board on April 4.

The McLean County Board appears headed toward an even 10-10 split between Republicans and Democrats — again.

Democrats have never held a majority on the McLean County Board. It's a 10-10 split now, and they'd like to get over the edge to a majority. Republicans, of course, really don't want that to happen.

From Bloomington-Normal’s mayors to political parties and local unions, those with the power to influence votes on the Unit 5 referendum are starting to form their own opinions about it.

Republicans on the McLean County Board outvoted Democrats on the board eight to seven denying the appointment ...

Ryan Lawler was appointed Friday to fill the Fourth District seat on the McLean County Board left vacant by th...

The McLean County Board voted 16-1 on Friday to appoint Jay "Ryan" Lawler Jr. to the vacant District 4 board seat. He will serve the remaining three months of Matt Coates' term.

Republicans on the McLean County Board outvoted Democrats on the board eight to seven denying the appointment ...

McLean County Democrats chair Patrick Cortesi predicts the race for the 91st House District will attract a lot of attention in the fall.

School board matters have become increasingly heated, tense and personal during the COVID-19 pandemic and revived culture wars.