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Q2 Recap: 1 parolee from Livingston County convicted of a crime involving alcohol set for supervised release

By McLean County Times | Dec 4, 2024

There was one offender convicted of a crime involving alcohol living in Livingston County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the McLean County Times.

Prairie State sales taxes: Normal residents paid 19th-largest sum in September

By McLean County Times | Dec 4, 2024

Normal residents paid $3 million in sales taxes, the 19th highest total paid per municipality in September.

McLean County Justice Committee met Dec. 3

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 4, 2024

McLean County Justice Committee met Tuesday, Dec. 3

McLean County Land Use and Development Committee met Dec. 3

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 4, 2024

McLean County Land Use and Development Committee met Tuesday, Dec. 3

McLean County Public Building Commission met Dec. 3

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 4, 2024

McLean County Public Building Commission met Tuesday, Dec. 3

Alliance Polysacks set to boost local economy with new facility in Watseka

By McLean County Times | Dec 4, 2024

Last week, a meeting took place at Alliance Polysacks in Watseka involving several key figures.

Illinois State ranks high in MVC track & field preseason polls

By McLean County Times | Dec 4, 2024

The Missouri Valley Conference has released its track and field preseason poll for the 2024-25 season.

Illinois Wesleyan heads to Carthage Classic swim meet

By McLean County Times | Dec 4, 2024

The Illinois Wesleyan University swimming and diving teams are set to compete in the Carthage Classic in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Illinois State prepares for first-ever playoff match against UC Davis

By McLean County Times | Dec 4, 2024

Illinois State University’s football team is set to face UC Davis in the second round of the 2024 FCS Playoffs.

Belmont defeats Illinois State Redbirds in overtime thriller

By McLean County Times | Dec 4, 2024

The Illinois State Redbirds experienced a narrow defeat in their MVC opener against the Belmont Bruins, falling 99-97 in overtime.

Illinois State adds 18 recruits in early signing for 2025 football season

By McLean County Times | Dec 4, 2024

Illinois State University has announced the addition of 18 new recruits to its football team as part of the 2025 early signing class.

Illinois State women's basketball hosts Saint Francis on Education Day

By McLean County Times | Dec 4, 2024

Illinois State University's women's basketball team is set to face Saint Francis at CEFCU Arena on Thursday, marking the annual Education Day event.

Illinois Wesleyan falls to Carthage in CCIW basketball opener

By McLean County Times | Dec 4, 2024

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's basketball team faced a setback in their College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin opener, losing 77-68 to Carthage College.

Registered sex offenders: 1 new new living in Clay County as of November 2024

By McLean County Times | Dec 3, 2024

There was one new registered sex offender living in Clay County in November, compared to the month before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

McLean County Unit School District 5: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2022-23 school year?

By McLean County Times | Dec 3, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 36.6% of the students in McLean County Unit School District 5 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

McLean County responsible for 25th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during September

By McLean County Times | Dec 3, 2024

McLean County residents paid $769,443 in sales taxes, the 25th highest total paid per county in September.

Q2 Recap: 1 parolee from McLean County convicted of a financial crime or fraud set for supervised release

By McLean County Times | Dec 3, 2024

There was one offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud living in McLean County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the McLean County Times.