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Bloomington City Council approves site plan and zoning variance for drive thru Starbucks

By McLean County Times Report | Apr 21, 2023

The Bloomington City Council met on April 10 and approved a site plan and zoning variance to create a drive thru Starbucks coffee shop.

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Rezin at Northern Illinois University 'to discuss the importance of improving and investing in our state’s public universities'

By McLean County Times Report | Apr 18, 2023

In an April 5 Facebook post, State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) discussed her recent visit to Northern Illinois University.

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McLean County’s Democrat congressional delegation objected a resolution to end national COVID-19 emergency: 'Biden nevertheless extended the COVID-19 national emergency'

By McLean County Times Report | Apr 12, 2023

Local U.S. Representatives Robin Kelly (D-IL2) and Eric Sorensen (D-IL17) voted no on the resolution President Joe Biden recently signed to end the COVID-19 national emergency declaration.

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Bloomington City Council discusses proposed FY 2024 budget that amounts to more than $290.1 million

By McLean County Times Report | Apr 11, 2023

The Bloomington City Council met on March 27 where they held a public hearing regarding the fiscal year 2024 budget, which will go into effect this summer.

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Bunting on new legislation: 'New Illinois law brings big changes for Cottage Food businesses'

By McLean County Times Report | Apr 8, 2023

In a recent Facebook post, state Rep. Jason Bunting (R-Dwight) highlighted changes in the laws for cottage food businesses in Illinois.

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Bill introduced to greatly increase McLean County property taxes; Increases tax base of Bloomington Normal Airport Authority

By McLean County Times Report | Mar 29, 2023

Senator David Koehler has introduced SB2447, which will increase property taxes to the majority of Mclean County property owners and is designed to provide the Bloomington Normal Airport Authority with a greatly expanded tax base.

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Bunting: 'For too long Illinois has passed budgets that appear balanced, but turn out to be anything but'

By McLean County Times Report | Mar 24, 2023

In his March 17 newsletter, Rep. Jason Bunting (R-Emington) posted that he is co-sponsoring an amendment to the Illinois Constitution to require that the state have balanced budgets each year.

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Baseball Drops Spring Break Finale to Rhodes

By McLean County Times Report | Mar 23, 2023

Baseball Drops Spring Break Finale to Rhodes

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Tipsword on SNAP payment changes: 'You may have noticed that your benefits were reduced this month'

By McLean County Times Report | Mar 23, 2023

In a March 19 Facebook post, Illinois state Rep. Dennis Tipsword (R-Metamora) highlighted changes coming to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

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Bennett: Bill would make 'it easier for retired teachers to step back into classrooms and put their experience to work'

By McLean County Times Report | Mar 17, 2023

In a March 13 news release, Sen. Thomas Bennett (R-Morris) shared an update on legislation to address the teacher shortage and give flexibility to school districts with scheduling challenges.

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2023- March 15th MCCC Ribbon Cutting: NeuroRestorative

By McLean County Times Report | Mar 14, 2023

2023- March 15th MCCC Ribbon Cutting: NeuroRestorative

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The Argus Earns 11 Awards from Illinois College Press Association

By McLean County Times Report | Mar 14, 2023

The Argus Earns 11 Awards from Illinois College Press Association

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Rathbun: 'We're projecting $13 million excess over budget for the year'

By McLean County Times Report | Mar 13, 2023

The Bloomington City Council met on February 27 where they heard a presentation about the city’s budget from Financial Director Scott Rathbun.

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Bloomington City Council swears in three firefighters

By McLean County Times Report | Mar 13, 2023

The Bloomington City Council recently swore in three firefighters who completed their first year of probationary status

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Rezin: 'Huge shout out to the Morris Speech Team winning the IHSA Sectional of the third consecutive year!'

By McLean County Times Report | Mar 9, 2023

In a March 3 Facebook post, Sen. Sue Rezin cheered the Morris Speech Team for their win at the IHSA Sectional.

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Bloomington City Council member: 'I think hiring a lobbyist is going to help us be successful'

By McLean County Times Report | Mar 1, 2023

The Bloomington City Council reconsidered a previously denied contract during a meeting held on Feb. 13.

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Rep. Bunting: 'Prairie Central FFA chapter one step closer to international competition'

By McLean County Times Report | Feb 28, 2023

Prairie Central High School’s Dairy Cattle Evaluation and Management Team has the opportunity to go to Scotland and Ireland to compete at the Royal Highland International Dairy Judging Contest at the Clonmel Show in late June, according to a recent report by Farm Week Now.

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Caulkins on new gun ban lawsuit: 'Judge Forbes grants temporary restraining order to the members of 'Law-Abiding Gun Owners of Macon County''

By McLean County Times Report | Feb 23, 2023

Rep. Dan Caulkins shared an update in a Feb. 8 Facebook post on his lawsuit on the state's new gun ban.

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Rezin: 'Right now we have child care deserts throughout the entire state'

By McLean County Times Report | Feb 22, 2023

In a Feb. 15 Facebook video, Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) shared her thoughts on the governor's budget address and offered mixed feedback.

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Stoller: ‘We need to stop exalting criminals’

By McLean County Times Report | Feb 14, 2023

Chicago policing effectiveness has been dropping precipitously in recent years, with only 5% of major crimes resulting in an arrest in 2022, leading Republicans to blame Democratic lawmakers.