Illinois Republicans have been saying for years that the state’s residents are overtaxed and overregulated, and this report just lends more credence to that view," highlighted the recent report from Moody’s Analytics and the state’s Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability, which found that high taxes are hindering economic growth in Illinois.The report also shed light on the storm clouds gathering over the state budget, with the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability warning that "sales tax revenue is flat, growth of income tax revenue is...
With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a McLean County Times analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 545 voters in Central City of Bloomington: Precinct City Of Bloomington 21 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.
Illinois House Republican Leader Tony McCombie has expressed concerns over the consequences of the Democrats' SAFE-T Act, stating that it has emboldened criminals and demoralized law enforcement. In response, a new package of bills has been introduced by the House Republican Truth in Public Safety (TIPS) Working Group to restore law and order in communities. McCombie highlighted the importance of these bills, including HB 5120, HB 5121, and HB 5126, which aim to expand detainable offenses, enable the revocation of pre-trial release, and revert back to previous court...
House Republicans, led by Assistant Minority Leader John Cabello, have filed the Citizen Law Enforcement Act, HB 5790, in response to a controversial court decision regarding illegal immigrants and firearms rights. The decision to introduce this legislation stems from a recent ruling in the Northern District of Illinois that granted an illegal immigrant the right to carry firearms, causing confusion and concern among lawmakers.In a statement, Assistant Minority Leader John Cabello from Machesney Park expressed the need for clarity, stating, "The recent court decision...
With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a McLean County Times analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 951 voters in Central SE City of Bloomington: Precinct City Of Bloomington 44 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Livingston County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.
Administrators in Dwight Township High School District 230 earn an average of $123,506 per year, ranking 182nd in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a McLean County Times analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 979 voters in Central E City of Bloomington: Precinct City Of Bloomington 10 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.
Rep. Tipsword and his colleagues from the House Republican Truth in Public Safety, or TIPS, Working Group, have introduced a set of bills aimed at improving public safety and law enforcement recruitment efforts. Speaking about the need for change, Tipsword highlighted the consequences of the SAFE-T Act and emphasized the importance of restoring law and order in communities. He stated, “My Republican colleagues and I warned of the consequences when Democrats pushed their so-called SAFE-T Act, and, unfortunately, what we predicted has come to pass: criminals have been...
With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a McLean County Times analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 582 voters in Western City of Bloomington: Precinct City Of Bloomington 7 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.
Administrators in Heyworth Community Unit School District 4 earn an average of $124,507 per year, ranking 172nd in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a McLean County Times analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 387 voters in Central NE City of Bloomington: Precinct City Of Bloomington 30 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.
With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a McLean County Times analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 580 voters in Central NE City of Bloomington: Precinct City Of Bloomington 49 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Livingston County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.
With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a McLean County Times analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 977 voters in Western City of Bloomington: Precinct City Of Bloomington 35 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.
The only price of e85 gas in cities throughout Livingston County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Livingston County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.