McLean County Times

From Chambana Sun

Caulkins calls for fiscal responsibility in face of outmigration, property tax issues

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Dan Caulkins argues Illinois needs to be the antithesis of what it’s long been if it is going to save itself.

How has spending changed at Pontiac Twp HSD 90?

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 27, 2018

Pontiac Township High School District 90 increased per-student spending 22.8 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a McLean County Times analysis of public schools data.

Le Roy reports 34 home sales so far this year

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 27, 2018

A home buyer who paid $215,000 to purchase a home on Jan. 18 paid the top home sale price for Le Roy in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

Report: Which Illinois communities saw the most structure fires in 2017?

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 27, 2018

Forrest-Strawn-Wing Fire Protection District and Colfax Fire District were among Illinois fire protection districts that reported responding to the most structure fire incidents per capita in 2017, according to the latest state report.

How has spending changed at Pontiac CCSD 429?

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 26, 2018

Pontiac Community Consolidated School District 429 increased per-student spending 9.7 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a McLean County Times analysis of public schools data.

Heyworth reports 18 home sales so far this year

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 26, 2018

A home buyer who paid $255,000 to purchase a home on May 3 paid the top home sale price for Heyworth in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

Lexington reports 17 home sales so far this year

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 25, 2018

A home buyer who paid $269,900 to purchase a home on March 20 paid the top home sale price for Lexington in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

LEXINGTON CITY: Yard Waste Cart Program - Phase Two

By Press release submission | Aug 25, 2018

The City's Yard Waste Cart Program has entered its second phase.Yard Waste Graphic Thursday's collection day is the next to receive the service, with all carts in place a little ahead of schedule.

FAIRBURY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Our Town Fairbury Aug 20-26

By Press release submission | Aug 25, 2018

Our Town Fairbury that is set to begin airing on Monday, August 20, 2018 on 10/11

CITY OF FAIRBURY: Jefferson County & City of Fairbury Law Enforcement Contract Proposal

By Press release submission | Aug 25, 2018

Throughout this entire process, the City & County have been committed to achieving the following goals: Ensure the same level of service for the City of Fairbury, if not more.

Towanda reports 7 home sales so far this year

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 24, 2018

A home buyer who paid $347,500 to purchase a home on Feb. 12 paid the top home sale price for Towanda in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

Twin Grove reports 9 home sales so far this year

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 23, 2018

A home buyer who paid $375,000 to purchase a home on March 21 paid the top home sale price for Twin Grove in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

Gridley reports 10 home sales so far this year

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 22, 2018

A home buyer who paid $173,900 to purchase a home on May 11 paid the top home sale price for Gridley in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

From Chambana Sun

Caulkins calls for more accountability, oversight in wake of tax break scandal

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Dan Caulkins believes Illinois lawmakers need to figure out what industry they want the state to be known for.

Carlock reports 6 home sales so far this year

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 21, 2018

A home buyer who paid $154,900 to purchase a home on March 19 paid the top home sale price for Carlock in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

Pontiac donors gave $30,873.38 to candidates since last major state elections

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 21, 2018

Over the last four years, 50 individual donors living in Pontiac gave $30,873.38 to political candidates, according to a McLean County Times analysis of state campaign finance data.

Report: Which McLean County communities saw the most fires in 2017?

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 21, 2018

Forrest-Strawn-Wing Fire Protection District, Mt Hope-Funks Grove Fire Protection District and Lexington Fire Protection District reported responding to the most fire-related incidents per capita in McLean County in 2017, according to the latest state rep

Normal donors gave $95,184.78 to candidates since last major state elections

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 20, 2018

Over the last four years, 106 individual donors living in Normal gave $95,184.78 to political candidates, according to a McLean County Times analysis of state campaign finance data.

Colfax reports 6 home sales so far this year

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 20, 2018

A home buyer who paid $235,000 to purchase a home on May 4 paid the top home sale price for Colfax in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

Hudson donors gave $16,087 to candidates since last major state elections

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 19, 2018

Over the last four years, 11 individual donors living in Hudson gave $16,087 to political candidates, according to a McLean County Times analysis of state campaign finance data.