McLean County.
county in Illinois, United States
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What's happening
Active this week
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County board chair in McLean County discusses budget challenges.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Tax calculation errors and erroneous levy assignments caused underbilling in McLean County and Village of Hudson.Some support1 report
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Bloomington council reviews funding issues that are represented on the McLean County council.Some support1 report1 development inside
Earlier this month
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Severe storms caused power outages in McLean County, Illinois, where Illinois State University is located.Some support1 report1 development inside
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An organization helped model Illinois' new assisted dying law, which is set to impact local county operations.Some support1 report
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A CO2 pipeline transports gas from Gibson City to McLean County, with the section running through Ford County, and requires ICC certification.Some support1 report
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IDOT projects are planned for McLean County in Illinois.Some support1 report
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Tyler Cravens holds degrees from UIUC and Northwestern while the local council aims to expand economic opportunities in McLean County.Some support2 reports
One to three months ago
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Officials are assessing damage in McLean County, and SBA loans may be available following a disaster declaration, led by Emergency Management Director Cathy Beck.Some support2 reports
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McLean County, Illinois, is dealing with the aftermath of severe weather and tornadoes, needing to prove significant damage to qualify for federal aid.Some support1 report1 development inside
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In McLean County, Illinois, childcare centers are closing as the state rolls out statewide solutions, affecting companies like BrightPoint.Some support1 report
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Flooding occurred in McLean County due to heavy rainfall.Some support1 report
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The National Weather Service forecasts severe weather risk for McLean County.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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A Flash Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for McLean County, specifically including the Central Illinois Regional Airport and surrounding areas.Some support1 report
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Around McLean County this week
News at the entities that move McLean County most-
Illinois Emergency Management Agency OperationalIllinois agencies provide grants and monitor financial markets while Chicago proposes bikeshare extensions and local services close.Moves McLean County
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Illinois StructuralPritzker enhanced the state's film tax credit program in Illinois.Moves McLean County
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National Weather Service Shared contextOn June 18, 2026, the National Weather Service issued tornado watches and thunderstorm warnings.Moves McLean County
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Federal Emergency Management Agency StructuralFEMA released funds for projects in Wheeling on September 28, involving Robert Herron.Moves McLean County
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Bloomington StructuralA solar grants program is available to help homeowners in Bloomington manage their energy costs.Moves McLean County
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SBA OperationalFinWise benefited from growth in SBA 7A loans.Moves McLean County
Connections
The 17 strongest of 75, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Illinois Emergency Management Agency Operational
The Illinois Emergency Management Agency is coordinating preliminary damage assessments within McLean County.
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Illinois Structural
McLean County's local operations are structurally dependent on and impacted by state laws and policies of Illinois.
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Cathy Beck Structural
Cathy Beck holds the formal and functional role of Emergency Management Director for McLean County.
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Small Business Administration Structural
McLean County relies on the Small Business Administration to process and deliver necessary federal aid, which is contingent on proving significant damage.
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Gibson City Structural
A pipeline establishes a functional dependency where CO2 is transported from Gibson City to McLean County.
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National Weather Service Shared context
The National Weather Service issues severe weather forecasts and warnings relevant to McLean County.
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Bloomington Structural
The city council of Bloomington reviews funding allocations and issues represented on the McLean County council.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency Structural
McLean County is undergoing federal disaster assessments managed by FEMA for a potential declaration.
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Edgar County Shared context
The two counties shared a path of heavy rain and severe weather on the date of the observation.
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Ford County Shared context
The two counties share a geographic context regarding a pipeline section that passes through Ford County.
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Johnston Shared context
The relationship is positional, linking McLean County's administrative activities to the location Johnston.
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SBA Operational
SBA loans may be available to McLean County following a disaster declaration.
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aNCHOR Shared context
The company is situated within McLean County, which is currently experiencing severe flooding due to heavy rainfall.
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Illinois Department of Transportation Shared context
The operational scope of the Illinois Department of Transportation includes projects within McLean County.
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Central Illinois Shared context
McLean County is geographically situated within the broader region of Central Illinois.
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Illinois State University Shared context
The university operates within the county's geographical context.
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Central Illinois Regional Airport Shared context
The airport is located within McLean County, sharing a regional context.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
6 events- County board chair in McLean County discusses budget challenges.
- Tax calculation errors and erroneous levy assignments caused underbilling in McLean County and Village of Hudson.
- An organization helped model Illinois' new assisted dying law, which is set to impact local county operations.
- A CO2 pipeline transports gas from Gibson City to McLean County, with the section running through Ford County, and requires ICC certification.
- IDOT projects are planned for McLean County in Illinois.
- Tyler Cravens holds degrees from UIUC and Northwestern while the local council aims to expand economic opportunities in McLean County.
August 2026
5 events- Severe storms caused power outages in McLean County, Illinois, where Illinois State University is located.
- Officials are assessing damage in McLean County, and SBA loans may be available following a disaster declaration, led by Emergency Management Director Cathy Beck.
- In McLean County, Illinois, childcare centers are closing as the state rolls out statewide solutions, affecting companies like BrightPoint.
- Flooding occurred in McLean County due to heavy rainfall.
- A Flash Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for McLean County, specifically including the Central Illinois Regional Airport and surrounding areas.