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Convicted McLean County Board chairman reports to prison for wire fraud

By Caitlin Nordahl | Nov 30, 2017

Former McLean County Board Chairman Matthew Sorensen recently reported to prison to serve a 12-month sentence for a wire fraud conviction related to the theft of more than $400,000, according to a report from the Edgar County Watchdogs.

Bloomington City Township supervisor weighs in on property tax debate

By Karen Kidd | Nov 29, 2017

Shortly after a property tax freeze amendment failed in the Illinois General Assembly during the fall veto session, Bloomington City Township Supervisor Deborah Skillrud, one of the highest paid officials in that township, offered her view on how property taxes work in the state.

Offender paroled in zip code 60921 in June

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 28, 2017

One offender released on parole in June lives in Illinois zip code 60921, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

Idea behind proposed property tax freeze 'ill advised,' Downs president says

By Karen Kidd | Nov 24, 2017

Lawmakers in Springfield who considered a measure that would have required referendums in most counties to implement property tax freezes show little understanding of how local governments would be affected by such freezes, Downs Village President Mike James said during a recent interview.

Analysis: India is most common country of origin for international students attending Illinois State University

By LGIS Newsfeed | Nov 21, 2017

There are 170 students from India attending Illinois State University on federal student visas, making it the most common country of origin for international students at that school.

McLean County Times Athletes in Action, Football: Nov. 19 - Nov. 25

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 20, 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 player will compete during the week of Nov. 19 to Nov. 25.

Analysis: 2.5% of Illinois State University students are international

By LGIS Newsfeed | Nov 20, 2017

With 525 international students from 67 countries attending Illinois State University on federal student visas, the group makes up 2.5 percent of the total student body, according to a McLean County Times analysis of data obtained from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

2 offenders paroled in zip code 61705 in June

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 19, 2017

Two offenders released on parole in June live in Illinois zip code 61705, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by McLean County Times.

Offender paroled in zip code 61744 in June

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 18, 2017

One offender released on parole in June lives in Illinois zip code 61744, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by McLean County Times.

Sen. Bill Brady took money from taxicab lobby to help ban ride-sharing

By LGIS Newsfeed | Nov 17, 2017

Chicago's taxicab cartel donated $180,750 to 61 state legislators in 2014-15, including state Sen. Bill Brady (R-Bloomington), encouraging them to help preserve their traditional monopoly by banning ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft in Illinois.

Pontiac Public Library Board of Trustees met November 13.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 17, 2017

Pontiac Public Library Board of Trustees met at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13.

Fairbury City Council met November 15.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 17, 2017

Fairbury City Council met at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15.

6 offenders paroled in zip code 61704 in June

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 17, 2017

Six offenders released on parole in June live in Illinois zip code 61704, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by McLean County Times.

3 offenders paroled in zip code 61761 in June

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 16, 2017

Three offenders released on parole in June live in Illinois zip code 61761, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by McLean County Times.

Analysis: Tri Valley CUSD tops local peers with 58% of students passing annual tests

By LGIS Newsfeed | Nov 15, 2017

Tri Valley Community Unit School District 3 had the highest rate – 57.6 percent – of students locally who passed the annual state assessments this year, according to a McLean County analysis of Illinois State Board of Education data.

11 offenders paroled in zip code 61701 in June

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 15, 2017

Eleven offenders released on parole in June live in Illinois zip code 61701, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by McLean County Times.