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McLean County: Medicaid dependency reached 1.4% in 2022

By McLean County Times | Apr 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 1.4% of income in McLean County, providing an average of $806 per capita to residents.

City of Le Roy City Council met March 3

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 1, 2025

City of Le Roy City Council met Monday, March 3

City of Pontiac City Council met March 3

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 1, 2025

City of Pontiac City Council met Monday, March 3

Town of Normal City Council met March 3

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 1, 2025

Town of Normal City Council met Monday, March 3

Illinois State baseball falls to Illinois with an 8-2 loss

By McLean County Times | Apr 1, 2025

Illinois State's baseball team lost to Illinois at Illinois Field in Champaign on Tuesday, concluding the game with seven hits and two runs.

Redbirds face Troy in WNIT Fab 4

By McLean County Times | Apr 1, 2025

Illinois State University's women's basketball team is set to compete against Troy in the WNIT Fab 4 on Wednesday night at CEFCU Arena, Normal, Illinois.

Illinois Wesleyan's McHugh named CCIW offensive player for second consecutive week

By McLean County Times | Apr 1, 2025

Illinois Wesleyan University's men's lacrosse sophomore Timothy McHugh has earned the title of College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Offensive Player of the Week for the second consecutive week.

Meshnick leads Illinois State to shutout victory over Bradley

By McLean County Times | Apr 1, 2025

Illinois State University's softball team claimed a victory against Bradley University, thanks to Hannah Meshnick's complete-game shutout.

Schaefer recognized as MVC Athlete of the Week for Texas Relays performance

By McLean County Times | Apr 1, 2025

The Missouri Valley Conference has revealed the latest Athlete of the Week honorees.

Illinois State men's golf finishes 9th at Memphis Intercollegiate

By McLean County Times | Apr 1, 2025

The Illinois State men's golf team concluded their participation in the Memphis Intercollegiate, finishing in ninth place.

Tickets available for Illinois State's WNIT semifinal against Troy

By McLean County Times | Apr 1, 2025

Tickets are now available for the Women's National Invitation Tournament (WNIT) Fab 4 game where Illinois State will face Troy within CEFCU Arena.

Illinois State Trooper Day honors dedication and service

By McLean County Times | Apr 1, 2025

Every day, Illinois State Troopers don their uniforms with the understanding that they will encounter unpredictable challenges as they strive to ensure the safety of others.

McLean County has 3 new registered sex offenders in week ending March 16

By McLean County Times | Mar 31, 2025

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there are three new registered sex offenders living in McLean County as of the week ending March 16.

Illinois State faces Bradley in Peoria for second midweek softball matchup

By McLean County Times | Mar 31, 2025

Illinois State University's softball team is set to face Bradley University in the second game of their midweek series on Tuesday.

Illinois State advances to WNIT Fab 4 after win over Louisiana Tech

By McLean County Times | Mar 31, 2025

Illinois State women's basketball team advanced to the WNIT Fab 4 after defeating Louisiana Tech 78-70 in the WNIT Great 8, held on Monday at CEFCU Arena.

Senator Balkema calls for community input and advances Route 66 centennial resolution

By McLean County Times | Mar 31, 2025

Senator Balkema has issued his weekly update, touching upon several legislative and community issues.

Illinois Wesleyan baseball anticipates two key CCIW matchups this week

By McLean County Times | Mar 31, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University baseball team is gearing up for a busy week in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW).

The Registry shows 1 new sex offender living in Livingston County as of March 16

By McLean County Times | Mar 30, 2025

There is one new registered sex offender living in Livingston County in the week ending March 16 compared to the week before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

Redbirds to compete in Memphis Intercollegiate hosted by Old Dominick

By McLean County Times | Mar 30, 2025

The Illinois State Redbirds will participate in the Memphis Intercollegiate: Spirited by Old Dominick golf competition, marking the final event of their 2024-25 season.