McLean County Times

Public employee tally: Bottom 100 townships in Illinois

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 19, 2018

Bloomington City and Normal employ the fewest government workers per capita among townships in Illinois, according to 2017 Illinois State Comptroller financial reports.

Watchdogs - Beth Whisman resigned as Commissioner of Bloomington-Normal Airport Authority after report

By LGIS News Service | Apr 18, 2018

After a report by Edgar County Watchdogs, Beth Whisman has resigned as Commissioner of Bloomington-Normal Airport.

From Prairie State Wire

GOP Senators say enough is enough with graduated income tax proposal

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Seven Republicans took the podium at an impromptu press conference to reject yet another Democrat imposed tax hike.

Report: 55.8% of Pontiac Firefighters Pension Fund is funded

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 18, 2018

With the amount it's obligated to pay pensioners outpacing the funds it has on hand, 55.8 percent of the Pontiac Firefighters Pension Fund fund is funded, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

31 offenders paroled in zip code 61764 in October

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 18, 2018

Thirty one offenders released on parole in October live in Illinois zip code 61764, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by McLean County Times.

From Prairie State Wire

Analysis: These Illinois pension funds sustain themselves without subsidies

By Local Labs News Service | 6 years ago

Pension funds in DeKalb, Buffalo Grove and West Chicago could sustain themselves longest without subsidies from taxpayers and members, according to an analysis of data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Senate panel backs plan for property tax exemption for disabled first responders

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

All but one member of the Senate Executive Committee lawmaker approved a homestead exemption for disabled first responders at the panel's hearing April 11.

Top 2 Ellsworth home sales for 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 17, 2018

A home buyer who paid $120,750 to purchase a home on Nov. 17 paid the top home sale price for Ellsworth in 2017.

Top 2 Anchor home sales for 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 17, 2018

A home buyer who paid $83,500 to purchase a home on July 24 paid the top home sale price for Anchor in 2017.

21 offenders paroled in zip code 61761 in October

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 17, 2018

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

Report: 52.4% of Normal Police Pension Fund is funded

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 17, 2018

With the amount it's obligated to pay pensioners outpacing the funds it has on hand, 52.4 percent of the Normal Police Pension Fund fund is funded, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

47 offenders paroled in zip code 61701 in October

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 17, 2018

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

Public employee tally: Top 100 townships in Illinois

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 17, 2018

Lawndale, Charlotte and Waldo employ the most government workers per capita among townships in Illinois, according to 2017 Illinois State Comptroller financial reports.

From Peoria Standard

Tracy goes three for three on Senate bills

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Legislation proposed by Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) related to school district funding, tax increment financing (TIF) districts and property tax code changes received full support in the Senate.

From SW Illinois News

Agricultural Legislative Day in Springfield brings out the state's future leaders in farming

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Sen. Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo) and Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) had the finest future homegrown farming leaders before them on Agricultural Legislative Day April 11.

Report: 56.5% of Normal Firefighters Pension Fund is funded

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 16, 2018

With the amount it's obligated to pay pensioners outpacing the funds it has on hand, 56.5 percent of the Normal Firefighters Pension Fund fund is funded, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Most frugal park districts in McLean County

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 16, 2018

Park Districts for Le Roy, Lexington and Mt. Hopes Funks Grove top the list in McLean County with the lowest spending per capita in 2017, Illinois State Comptroller financial reports show.

Watchdogs - Downs Fire Protection District Christmas Party turns into a sexual harassment case

By LGIS News Service | Apr 15, 2018

The Downs Fire Protection District apparently held a Christmas Party on Dec. 2, 2017 and it somehow allegedly ended up with a sexual harassment situation.

From Prairie State Wire

Rauner attempts conservative 'purge' of Illinois GOP leadership

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner is publicly preaching party unity on the campaign trail. But behind the scenes, Rauner is quietly leading an effort to purge conservatives from the Illinois Republican State Central Committee, which governs the party and has elections this month.

18 offenders paroled in zip code 61704 in October

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 15, 2018

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