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Top earner at Illinois State University brought home $369K in 2016

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 31, 2017

University President Larry Dietz was the highest-earning individual at Illinois State University in 2016, with total compensation reaching $369,925.15 according to a McLean County Reporter analysis of Illinois Board of Higher Education data.

Watchdog group questions medical leave by Bloomington mayor

By Karen Kidd | Aug 31, 2017

A government oversight group that has accused Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner of illegal credit card use is offering well wishes to Renner after he went on temporary leave this week "for medical-related reasons."

McLean County Times Athletes in Action, Football: Aug. 27 - Sept. 2

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 30, 2017

Athletes in Action tracks players with ties to communities within the McLean County Times coverage area as they compete at the collegiate level. The following football players will compete during the week of Aug. 27 to Sept. 2.

Income tax hike will cost Towanda residents $585,468.52 more this year, ranked 11th in McLean County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 30, 2017

Towanda taxpayers will pay an additional $585,468.52 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

Village of Dwight Board of Trustees met August 28.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 29, 2017

Village of Dwight Board of Trustees met at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 28.

Income tax hike will cost Stanford residents $364,951.60 more this year, ranked 14th in McLean County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 29, 2017

Stanford taxpayers will pay an additional $364,951.60 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

Income tax hike will cost Shirley residents $111,172.53 more this year, ranked 20th in McLean County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 28, 2017

Shirley taxpayers will pay an additional $111,172.53 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

Income tax hike will cost Saybrook residents $269,978.89 more this year, ranked 16th in McLean County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 27, 2017

Saybrook taxpayers will pay an additional $269,978.89 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

Income tax hike will cost Normal residents $11,862,626.89 more this year, ranked 2nd in McLean County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 26, 2017

Normal taxpayers will pay an additional $11,862,626.89 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

Watchdog group bemoans library's response to lease deal inquiry

By Caitlin Nordahl | Aug 26, 2017

The Atlanta, Illinois, Public Library District's response to questions from the Edgar County Watchdogs (ECW) about its lease agreement on a building owned by one of its trustees falls far short of acceptable, the ECW contends.

Income tax hike will cost McLean residents $350,654.11 more this year, ranked 15th in McLean County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 25, 2017

McLean taxpayers will pay an additional $350,654.11 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

Bloomington financial adviser honored by insurance group

By Brent Zell | Aug 25, 2017

A Bloomington businessman and community volunteer recently became the 14th person inducted into the InsurMark Hall of Fame, according to the McLean County Chamber of Commerce website.

Watchdogs call for charges in Atlanta, Illinois, library deal

By Caitlin Nordahl | Aug 24, 2017

Bill Thomas, a trustee on the Atlanta, Illinois, Public Library District, should be charged for failing to address a potential conflict of interest regarding the lease of a building he owns to the library, the Edgar County Watchdogs (ECW) contend.

Income tax hike will cost Lexington residents $931,029.48 more this year, ranked 6th in McLean County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 24, 2017

Lexington taxpayers will pay an additional $931,029.48 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

Pontiac City Council met August 21

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Aug 23, 2017

Pontiac City Council met 7 p.m. Monday, August 21.

Income tax hike will cost Le Roy residents $1,403,136.34 more this year, ranked 4th in McLean County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 23, 2017

Le Roy taxpayers will pay an additional $1,403,136.34 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

Village of Cullom Board of Trustees met August 22

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Aug 23, 2017

Village of Cullom Board of Trustees met 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 22.

Income tax hike will cost Hudson residents $1,519,262.57 more this year, ranked 3rd in McLean County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 22, 2017

Hudson taxpayers will pay an additional $1,519,262.57 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

Attorney general will step in on Atlanta, Illinois, library payment

By Caitlin Nordahl | Aug 21, 2017

The Attorney General’s Public Access Bureau will evaluate a complaint against the Atlanta, Illinois, Public Library District Board of Trustees alleging that the board voted on a payment that was not adequately described to the public, according to the Edgar County Watchdogs (ECW).

Income tax hike will cost Heyworth residents $1,399,470.61 more this year, ranked 5th in McLean County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 21, 2017

Heyworth taxpayers will pay an additional $1,399,470.61 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

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