McLean County Times

47 offenders paroled in zip code 61701 in September

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 31, 2018

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

2017 home sales: Saybrook price history

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 31, 2018

Historical home sales data show whether price appreciation has outpaced inflation and tax rates. BlockShopper.com has calculated cities' median sales prices for the past 10 years, adjusting for inflation.

2017 home sales: Chenoa price history

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 31, 2018

Historical home sales data show whether price appreciation has outpaced inflation and tax rates. BlockShopper.com has calculated cities' median sales prices for the past 10 years, adjusting for inflation.

2017 home sales: Hudson price history

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 31, 2018

Historical home sales data show whether price appreciation has outpaced inflation and tax rates. BlockShopper.com has calculated cities' median sales prices for the past 10 years, adjusting for inflation.

2017 home sales: Heyworth price history

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 30, 2018

Historical home sales data show whether price appreciation has outpaced inflation and tax rates. BlockShopper.com has calculated cities' median sales prices for the past 10 years, adjusting for inflation.

3 offenders paroled in zip code 60921 in September

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 30, 2018

Three offenders released on parole in September live in Illinois zip code 60921, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by McLean County Times.

2017 home sales: Bloomington price history

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 30, 2018

Historical home sales data show whether price appreciation has outpaced inflation and tax rates. BlockShopper.com has calculated cities' median sales prices for the past 10 years, adjusting for inflation.

2017 home sales: Normal price history

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 30, 2018

Historical home sales data show whether price appreciation has outpaced inflation and tax rates. BlockShopper.com has calculated cities' median sales prices for the past 10 years, adjusting for inflation.

From Prairie State Wire

Illini-less NCAA Tournament still features Illinois-bred stars

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Jevon Carter earned second-team All-America honors this week, yet another accolade for a point guard called "one of the best to ever hit the hardwood" for West Virginia University.

From East Central Reporter

Caulkins says overspending played role in state's drop in net worth

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Even with a new Comprehensive Annual Financial Report showing that Illinois lost $9.9 billion in net worth in 2017, Dan Caulkins doesn’t think the numbers alone are representative of the state’s biggest problems.

From Prairie State Wire

Campaign spending: AG candidate Harold raised $758,878 ahead of primary victory

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Erika Harold and Gary Grasso each raised just $2 per vote cast for them in the attorney general primary race, according to the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform.

Ranking school finances: Which districts are the healthiest in McLean County?

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 29, 2018

Dwight Township High School District 230, Cornell Community Consolidated School District 426 and Dwight Common School District 232 received the best financial ratings by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) for their 2017 finances.

From Illinois Valley Times

Rezin introduces three future lawyers to fellow senators

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) was joined by more than one page during Senate floor debate March 14.

From Prairie State Wire

25 most frugal counties in Illinois

By Local Labs News Service | 6 years ago

Tazewell, Christian and Clinton counties top the list in Illinois with the lowest spending per capita in 2016, Illinois State Comptroller financial reports show.

From Prairie State Wire

Campaign spending: Rauner raised $75.5M ahead of primary victory

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Gov. Bruce Rauner raised $215 per vote cast for him in the gubernatorial primary race last week compared to Rep. Jeanne Ives' $12 for vote, according to the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform.

Annual report: Which school districts in Illinois are in the worst financial shape?

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 26, 2018

McLean County Unit School District 5, LeRoy Community Unit School District 2 and Flanagan-Cornell District 74 received the lowest financial ratings in Illinois by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) for their 2017 finances.

From Prairie State Wire

25 biggest spenders: What Illinois counties rank highest?

By Local Labs News Service | 6 years ago

LaSalle, Monroe and Pike counties top the list in Illinois with the highest spending per capita in 2016, Illinois State Comptroller financial reports show.

Annual financial profiles rank Illinois school districts' financial health

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 22, 2018

Cornell Community Consolidated School District 426, Saunemin Community Consolidated School District 438 and Dwight Township High School District 230 were among the 640 Illinois school districts that achieved "financial recognition" by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) for their 2017 finances.

Blumenshire isn't giving up, despite primary loss to Brady

By Marian Johns | Mar 21, 2018

State Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington) was able to pull out a nearly 5,000-vote win over challenger David Blumenshine in the GOP primary election for the 105th District, capturing 74 percent of the votes.

From Chambana Sun

Caulkins sees primary win as validation for his message in 101st District

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Dan Caulkins was at a loss for words late Tuesday night when the final tallies from his impressive win in the GOP primary for the 101st House District seat came pouring in.