McLean County Times

Bloomington home prices rise in July 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in July 2018 in Bloomington rose by $9,250 while total sales decreased by 12.2%.

Normal home prices rise in July 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in July 2018 in Normal rose by $26,550 while total sales decreased by 11.3%.

Flanagan median home prices fell by 41.5% in July 2018

By McLean County Times | Aug 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in July 2018 in Flanagan fell by $39,000 while total sales remained unchanged with three homes sold.

Which U.S. schools receive the most state student aid?

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 7, 2018

Illinois State University was among U.S. schools that reported receiving the most state financial aid during the 2017-18 academic year, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

Hairmasters Institute of Cosmetology enrolls 104 undergrads

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 6, 2018

At Hairmasters Institute of Cosmetology, 65 percent of undergraduate students are traditional students - age 24 or younger - and 96 percent are female, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

How much has Dwight Common SD 232 overspent over the past 10 years?

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 6, 2018

Dwight Common School District 232 accumulated $307,508 in debt between fiscal years 2008 and 2017, according to a McLean County Times analysis of public schools data.

Heartland of Normal hit with health violations

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 6, 2018

Heartland of Normal, a 116-bed skilled care facility in Normal, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the second quarter of 2018.

How much has Lexington CUSD 7 overspent over the past 10 years?

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 5, 2018

Lexington Community Unit School District 7 accumulated $9.52 million in debt between fiscal years 2008 and 2017, according to a McLean County Times analysis of public schools data.

How much has LeRoy CUSD 2 overspent over the past 10 years?

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 4, 2018

LeRoy Community Unit School District 2 accumulated $2.93 million in debt between fiscal years 2008 and 2017, according to a McLean County Times analysis of public schools data.

Blumenshine committee reports nearly $1K in contributions during first quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 3, 2018

Committee to Elect David Paul Blumenshine, a candidate committee, reported receiving $1,000 from Jan. 1 through March 31, according to its first quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

How much has McLean County USD 5 overspent over the past 10 years?

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 3, 2018

McLean County Unit School District 5 accumulated $111.40 million in debt between fiscal years 2008 and 2017, according to a McLean County Times analysis of public schools data.

How much has Olympia CUSD 16 overspent over the past 10 years?

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 2, 2018

Olympia Community Unit School District 16 accumulated $13.37 million in debt between fiscal years 2008 and 2017, according to a McLean County Times analysis of public schools data.

Pettie committee reports nearly $2K in contributions during first quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 2, 2018

Ben Pettie CPA for County Auditor, a candidate committee, reported receiving $2,143.10 from Jan. 1 through March 31, according to its first quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

From Chicago City Wire

Have you opted out of a public sector union? We want to hear about it

By Daniel Beauregard | 6 years ago

The U.S. Supreme Court in June ruled that approximately 5 million government workers nationwide should not be forced to pay dues to public employee unions.

Former state university employee Gabor paid in $23K to pension fund, could collect $327K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 1, 2018

Former state university employee Margaret Gabor, who retired in July 2018, saved $22,978 toward a pension over 10 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Leuchtenberg paid in $81K to pension fund, could collect $1.87M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 1, 2018

Former state university employee Janice Leuchtenberg, who retired in July 2018, saved $81,084 toward a pension over 32 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Flowers paid in $53K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $831K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 1, 2018

Former state school employee Donna Flowers, who retired in July 2018, saved $53,329 toward a pension over 14 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Wiser committee reports nearly $6K in contributions during first quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 1, 2018

Jack Wiser for Sheriff, a candidate committee, reported receiving $5,850 from Jan. 1 through March 31, according to its first quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Former state university employee Reggio paid in $22K to pension fund, could collect $936K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 1, 2018

Former state university employee Nicholas Reggio, who retired in July 2018, saved $22,449 toward a pension over 6 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Claus paid in $106K to pension fund, could collect $2.47M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 1, 2018

Former state university employee Janet Claus, who retired in July 2018, saved $106,449 toward a pension over 29 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.