January, 2021 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

City of Lexington City Council met January 11

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 21, 2021

City of Lexington City Council met Monday, Jan. 11.

Census Bureau: 79.7 percent of people in Forrest were old enough to vote in 2020

By McLean County Times | Jan 20, 2021

Of the 995 citizens living in Forrest in 2020, 793 were old enough to vote as of March 24, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

Census Bureau reports Forrest population was 995 in 2020

By McLean County Times | Jan 20, 2021

Forrest had a population of 995 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the McLean County Times.

Dining indoors once again allowed, but limited in McLean County

By Solange DeLisle | Jan 20, 2021

Illinois state health officials changed the COVID-19 status of McLean County on Jan. 17 that allows indoor dining.

Jackielynn Godsell sells 1204 Kenneth Drive, Bloomington

By McLean County Times | Jan 20, 2021

On Jan. 20, 2021, Ina Perkins purchased a home at 1204 Kenneth Drive, Bloomington from Jackielynn Godsell for $191,000.

Stations with the cheapest midgrade gas in Normal for the week of January 4-10

By McLean County Times | Jan 20, 2021

The Circle K at 300 N. Main St. is selling the cheapest midgrade gasoline in Normal for the week of January 4-10, according to GasBuddy.com.

Stations with the cheapest midgrade gas in Odell for the week of January 4-10

By McLean County Times | Jan 20, 2021

The BP at 600 W Prairie St. is selling the cheapest midgrade gasoline in Odell for the week of January 4-10, according to GasBuddy.com.

Census Bureau: 2.4% of people in Forrest identified as multi-racial in 2020

By McLean County Times | Jan 20, 2021

Of the 995 citizens living in Forrest in 2020, 97.6 percent said they were only one race, while 2.4 percent said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in March.

Stations with the cheapest premium gas in Normal for the week of January 4-10

By McLean County Times | Jan 20, 2021

The Sam's Club at 2151 Shepard Road is selling the cheapest premium gasoline in Normal for the week of January 4-10, according to GasBuddy.com.

Amanda Schmidt and Amanda Robinson unload 1507 E. Oakland, Bloomington

By McLean County Times | Jan 20, 2021

On Jan. 20, 2021, Brian Pellhum purchased a home at 1507 E. Oakland, Bloomington from Amanda Schmidt and Amanda Robinson for $163,000.

The average school administrator earns 180% more than teachers in Saunemin Community Consolidated School District 438

By McLean County Times | Jan 20, 2021

The average school administrator's salary in the Saunemin Community Consolidated School District 438 was $120,000 during the 2020 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $42,909.

29 professional licenses issued in zip code 61764 during 2020

By McLean County Times | Jan 20, 2021

There were 29 professional licenses issued in zip code 61764 during 2020, according to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

Andrew M. and Samantha A. Cochran sell 1405 Watersound Way, Bloomington

By McLean County Times | Jan 20, 2021

On Jan. 20, 2021, Andrew M. and Samantha A. Cochran sold their home at 1405 Watersound Way, Bloomington to Kurt and John Olsen for $350,000.

Illinois State University employee Susan Burt contributes a total of $484 to Democratic Party candidate Elizabeth Warren

By McLean County Times | Jan 20, 2021

Illinois State University employee Susan Burt has contributed a total of $484 to Democratic Party candidate Elizabeth Warren

Stations with the cheapest midgrade gas in Pontiac for the week of January 4-10

By McLean County Times | Jan 20, 2021

The County Market Express at 406 W. Madison St. is selling the cheapest midgrade gasoline in Pontiac for the week of January 4-10, according to GasBuddy.com.