Your weekly Advocacy update.
Friday, June 18, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic canceled many Fourth of July celebrations throughout McLean County in 2020. However, as the state moved into
Phase 5
(effective June 11), fireworks and other Fourth of July celebrations have been given the green light.
Normal will bring back their
Sky Concert Fireworks
and Family Fun event on July 4.
Bloomington will celebrate with the
return
of 4
th
of July in Miller Park.
Illinois starting $10 million
lottery
for vaccinated residents, giving away scholarships for those under 18 years of age.
McLean County Health Department
reports
a 7 day rolling positivity rate of 0.7%.
Canada
extends
ban on non-essential travel with the United States and other countries until July 21.
White House officials report the United States has administered 300 million COVID-19
vaccinations
in 150 days.
Biden signs bill making Juneteenth a
federal holiday
.
The Town of Normal discusses the proposed $22.7 million
Uptown underpass
.
Board
approves
$23.4 million for new agriculture building at Heartland Community College.
Central Illinois Regional Airport
reports
28,000 passengers in May.
Unit 5 board approves budget with $3.5 million
surplus
.
Illinois General Assembly fails to reach agreement on
energy bill
; passes other legislation during special session.
Town of Normal:
Lead Service Line Replacement
;
Oak Street Water Main Replacement
City of Bloomington: None at this time.
McLean County:
Sewage Treatment Plant Project
;
Software and Implementation Services for a CMS