Stories | McLean County Times

From Prairie State Wire

Despite GOP concerns, graduate research assistants one step closer to being able to unionize

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

A bill to amend the Illinois Labor Relations Act to allow graduate research assistants to unionize concerned three GOP lawmakers during the May 30 House floor debate.

From Prairie State Wire

Ives calls for Madigan to step down after sexual harassment allegations against staff, advisers widens

By Glenn Minnis | 7 years ago

Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) is calling on House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) to step down in the wake of his longtime chief of staff being hit with allegations of sexual harassment.

From Chambana Sun

If governor gives nod, teachers' salaries will rise $8,000 in 4 years

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

Raising teachers’ salaries almost $8,000 in four years could be become law if Gov. Bruce Rauner agrees.

Normal home prices rise in May 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2018 in Normal rose by $2,250 while total sales decreased by 30.4%.

Median home prices in Flanagan fell to $33,600 in May 2018

By McLean County Times | Jun 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2018 in Flanagan fell by $8,400 while total sales decreased by 25%.

Danvers home prices fall in May 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2018 in Danvers fell by $13,000 while total sales increased by 20%.

Pontiac median home prices rose by 18.7% in May 2018

By McLean County Times | Jun 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2018 in Pontiac rose by $14,500 while total sales increased by 10.5%.

Lexington home prices fall in May 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2018 in Lexington fell by $23,250 while total sales decreased by 33.3%.

Bloomington home prices fall in May 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2018 in Bloomington fell by $1,500 while total sales decreased by 2.8%.

Heyworth home prices fall in May 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2018 in Heyworth fell by $25,300 while total sales remained unchanged with six homes sold.

Hudson home prices rise in May 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2018 in Hudson rose by $144,250 while total sales increased by 25%.

Twin Grove home prices fall in May 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2018 in Twin Grove fell by $76,500 while total sales remained unchanged with two homes sold.

Chenoa home prices fall in May 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2018 in Chenoa fell by $6,500 while total sales decreased by 42.9%.

Rising home prices in Dwight in May 2018

By McLean County Times | Jun 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2018 in Dwight rose by $67,163 while total sales increased by 66.7%.

Towanda home prices rise in May 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2018 in Towanda rose by $36,750 while total sales increased by 50%.

From Prairie State Wire

Madigan's chief of staff resigns after sexual harassment allegations surface

By Glenn Minnis | 7 years ago

House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) continues to be dogged by growing allegations of bullying and sexual harassment involving senior staffers, the latest episode fingering long-time Chief of Staff Tim Mapes, who resigned when the claims came to light on Wednesday.