McLean County Times

Illinois Wesleyan University Athletic Director Mike Wagner announced the elevation of Adam Richards to interim head coach of the Titan men's and women's wrestling programs on Wednesday, September 4. Richards assumes the role after serving one year as an assistant coach.

Illinois State's Brock Spack Show airs live from Schooners

Coming off a trip to Iowa last weekend for the 2024 season opener, the No. 21 ranked Illinois State football team continues its road swing this weekend with a trip to North Alabama. ISU head coach Brock Spack will preview the upcoming matchup with the Lions on Thursday at The Brock Spack Show, live from Schooners in Bloomington beginning at 6 p.m.

Illinois State soccer prepares for matches against Northwestern and Western Illinois

Illinois State (1-2-1, 0-0-0 MVC) is set to open its post-Labor Day schedule with two in-state matchups this week. Northwestern (3-2-0, 0-0-0 Big Ten) will visit Adelaide Street Field on Thursday, followed by a trip to Western Illinois (0-3-0, 0-0-0 OVC) on Sunday. The games are scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday and 1 p.m. Sunday on ESPN+.

Eastern Illinois Foodbank sees significant increase in demand amid Hunger Action Month

I had a visit at the Eastern Illinois Foodbank yesterday, which was a start to Hunger Action Month. They took me on a tour around their facility. Their pantries are currently serving 90% more of our neighbors than in 2022. "The need is great, but our community is greater." Thanks for all you folks do!

Rep. Tipsword receives perfect score from technology association

Rep. Tipsword earns top score from Technology and Manufacturing Association

Illinois state continues road trip facing North Alabama

Illinois State University’s football team, ranked No. 21/22, will continue its road trip with a non-conference game against North Alabama on September 7, 2024. The match will take place at Braly Municipal Stadium in Florence, Alabama, and will be the first-ever meeting between the two programs.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across McLean County in week ending Aug. 24

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout McLean County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Livingston County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Aug. 24

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Livingston County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Prairie State sales taxes: McLean County residents paid 25th-largest sum in June

McLean County residents paid $785,402 in sales taxes, the 25th highest total paid per county in June.

2 gas stations in cities throughout Livingston County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Aug. 24

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Livingston County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Illinois State Athletics launches The Battle Bird Society aimed at enhancing resources

Illinois State Athletics has announced the launch of The Battle Bird Society, an exclusive giving program designed to provide substantial resources for the entire athletics department. This annual leadership society aims to offer additional opportunities to Illinois State University (ISU) student-athletes and programs competing in 19 sports.

Illinois Wesleyan men's basketball adds exhibition game against Butler

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's basketball team has added a second NCAA Division I exhibition to its 2024-25 schedule. The Titans will face Butler University on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Illinois defeats Illinois State in four-set volleyball match

Sophomore Caitlyn Little recorded a career-high 18 kills on a .278 hitting percentage, leading Illinois State in a four-set loss to Illinois on Tuesday at Huff Hall, witnessed by 2,715 fans.

Illinois Wesleyan men's soccer prepares for matchup against Eureka College

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's soccer team is preparing for its second away game of the season against Eureka College. The match will take place on Wednesday, September 4 at 7 p.m. on Traister Field.

Home sales during week ending Aug. 24 in McLean County

There were 36 reported residential sales in McLean County in the week ending Aug. 24, according to BlockShopper.com.

McLean County collects $695,315 in Countywide Sales Tax in June

In June, McLean County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

1 gas station in cities throughout McLean County had the cheapest E15 gas in week ending Aug. 24

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout McLean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 less lawyer with active licenses to practice in cities within Livingston County in Q2 compared to the previous quarter

There was one less active legal license in cities within Livingston County in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the previous quarter.

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McLean County Times area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the McLean County Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

$90,087 in County Sales Tax collected in June for McLean County