McLean County IL

It's 2026 General Primary Election Day! Not sure where your polling place is? Visit experience.arcgis.com/experience/8fc… to find out. For Election Day updates visit mcleancountyil.gov/Blog.aspx?CID=4.

If you have already completed the survey for the new COMLARA Park Master Plan, thank you! If you haven't completed the survey, please consider sharing your input before 3/20 when the survey will close. Visit illinoisstate.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_db… to take the survey. We deeply value your input!

Congratulations to Parks & Recreation Director Mike Steffa on his retirement! Mr. Steffa dedicated an incredible 36 years of service to McLean County, fostering a welcoming, relaxing, and enjoyable atmosphere at COMLARA Park, Evergreen Lake, and S.H. West Park.

Help shape the future of McLean County Parks! Your voice matters! Scan the QR code or visit illinoisstate.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_db… to take our survey today!

At this evening’s County Board meeting, Member Ziebarth presented a Resolution of Congratulations to the Illinois State University Redbirds football team, head coach Brock Spack, the coaching staff, and support personnel on their extraordinary and historic 2025 season. Go Birds!

McLean County Government Offices and Courts will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, for Presidents Day. Regular hours of operation will resume on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

McLean County COURTS ONLY will be closed on Thursday, February 12, 2026, for Lincoln’s Birthday. Other McLean County Government offices will be open for regular operations.

Early voting has begun for the Mar 17 General Primary Election! For information on McLean County early voting locations, visit mcleancountyil.gov/1596/Early-Vot… BLOOMINGTON RESIDENTS: Visit the Bloomington Election Commission website (bloomingtonelectionsil.gov) for early voting information.

Connect Transit will have a warming bus at the McLean County Health Department on Saturday, January 31 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, February 1 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. More warming centers: mcleangis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/n… mcleancountyil.gov/DocumentCenter… [PDF]

McLean County Government Offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Regular hours of operation will resume on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

Happy New Year! McLean County Government Offices are closed today for the holiday. Regular hours of operation will resume on Friday, January 2, 2026.

McLean County Government Offices will be closed on New Year’s Day, Thursday, January 1, 2026.

McLean County Government Offices will be closed on Wednesday, December 24 and Thursday, December 25, 2025, for Christmas. Happy Holidays!

At this evening’s County Board meeting William Bessler was appointed as District #4 representative. Mr. Bessler fills a vacancy left by the resignation of District #4 Representative Krystle Able last month. Congratulations Member Bessler!

It’s going to be COLD tomorrow 🥶Did you know that there are several warming centers located throughout McLean County? To view an interactive map of warming centers, visit mcleangis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/n… To view the list as a PDF, visit mcleancountyil.gov/DocumentCenter…

Come out to the Bloomington-Normal Jaycees 2025 Holiday Parade on Saturday 12/6! The parade will depart from Kingsley Jr High at 10 am finishing Downtown Bloomington. Members of the McLean County Board and McLean County Government staff will be walking to spread holiday cheer!

Happy Thanksgiving! McLean County Government offices and courts are closed today, Thursday, November 27, 2025, and tomorrow, Friday, November 28, 2025, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Regular hours of operation will resume on Monday, December 1, 2025. Have a great holiday!

McLean County Government offices and courts will be closed on Thursday, November 27, 2025, and Friday, November 28, 2025, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Regular hours of operation will resume on Monday, December 1, 2025.

McLean County Government Offices are closed today for Veterans Day. Regular hours of operation will resume on Wednesday 11/12/25. Thank you to all who have served and all who continue to serve.

McLean County Government Offices and Courts will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 for Veterans Day. Regular hours of operation will resume on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.