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Illinois State Redbirds taking to the court this season

By McLean County Times | Dec 6, 2023

The Illinois State Redbirds’ season starts on Mon Nov. 6 at Normal.

Livingston County collects $1.4 million in Countywide Sales Tax in 2022

By McLean County Times | Dec 6, 2023

In 2022, Livingston County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

Illinois State Board of Education Releases Exemplary Schools in the 106th District

By McLean County Times | Dec 6, 2023

The Illinois State Board of Education has recently unveiled the 2022-2023 School Report Cards, providing an overview of the educational landscape throughout the state. These report cards serve as a comprehensive evaluation tool, categorizing schools into four summative designations: Exemplary, Commendable, Targeted, Comprehensive & Intensive.Among these designations, Exemplary schools stand out as the crème de la crème of educational institutions, representing the top 10% of all schools in Illinois. In the 106th district, several schools have achieved this prestigious...

City of Fairbury City Council met Oct. 4

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 6, 2023

City of Fairbury City Council met Wednesday, Oct. 4

McLean County Transportation Committee met Nov. 7

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 6, 2023

McLean County Transportation Committee met Tuesday, Nov. 7

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On the Issues: The Political Pendulum

By Carl Wenning | Dec 5, 2023

Almost everyone knows what a pendulum is. In its simplest form, a pendulum is a weight attached to a string. The string is anchored firmly at some point above the weight. When the weight is set in motion, it freely oscillates left and right under the influence of gravity. The pendulum is a good analogy for analyzing politics. Let’s look at a hypothetical political pendulum and see what we can learn from it.

Illinois Wesleyan sports figures join Titan Table Talk episode 13

By McLean County Times | Dec 5, 2023

Tommy Gilbert hosted the latest episode of Titan Table Talk, featuring several prominent figures from Illinois Wesleyan University's sports teams. The episode included discussions with head women's basketball coach Mia Smith, junior player Kate Palmer, and cross country runner Adriana Crabtree. Representing the men's basketball team were head coach Ron Rose and senior player Ryan Sroka.

Be Safe this Holiday Season: Celebrate Responsibly!

By McLean County Times | Dec 5, 2023

December is National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month, and for a good reason. The holiday season, known for its festive spirit and gatherings, unfortunately, also brings with it a higher rate of crashes compared to the rest of the year. It is crucial to prioritize safety and make responsible choices to ensure that you and your loved ones do not become statistics this year.One of the most important messages during this time is to never drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Impaired driving puts not only oneself at risk but also endangers the lives of...

Who the Illinois State Redbirds is playing this season of college basketball

By McLean County Times | Dec 5, 2023

The Illinois State Redbirds’ season starts on Mon Nov. 6 at Omaha.

City of Pontiac City Council met November 6

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Dec 5, 2023

City of Pontiac City Council met 7 p.m. Monday, November 6.

Gun Ban Challenge Deadline Approaching

By McLean County Times | Dec 5, 2023

The state of Illinois is facing a critical deadline as it prepares to respond to a challenge to its firearms ban. The challenge, brought before the U.S. Supreme Court by Democrats, has put the state's gun laws in the spotlight.According to a report by The Center Square, Illinois has until Wednesday to provide its response to the Supreme Court. The challenge centers around the Democrats' firearms ban, which has sparked controversy and debate among Second Amendment advocates.The case has garnered attention from both sides of the gun control debate. Supporters of the ban...

McLean County Justice Committee met Nov. 7

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 5, 2023

McLean County Justice Committee met Tuesday, Nov. 7

McLean County Public Building Commission met Nov. 7

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 5, 2023

McLean County Public Building Commission met Tuesday, Nov. 7

Bloomington residents paid 10th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during September

By McLean County Times | Dec 4, 2023

Bloomington residents paid $4.3 million in sales taxes, the 10th highest total paid per municipality in September.

GOMB projects State budget deficits in FY25 and following years

By McLean County Times | Dec 4, 2023

The Governor's Office of Management and Budget (GOMB) has released a report projecting long-term spending and tax revenue trends for the state of Illinois. The report highlights compounding increases in expenses such as health care costs, pensions, and education funding. The GOMB predicts that the general funds budgeted spending, including pensions, will rise from $48.3 billion in FY24 to almost $55.8 billion in FY29. To address these deficits, Illinois is focusing on building up its Budget Stabilization Fund, also known as the rainy day fund. The fund currently holds...

Talking Economic Development in Iroquois County

By McLean County Times | Dec 4, 2023

The Iroquois Economic Development Association recently held its Quarterly Meeting, where attendees had the opportunity to discuss the ongoing economic development in Iroquois County and the potential opportunities that lie ahead. One of the key highlights of the meeting was the urgent need for grant writers to help more communities benefit from the available grants.During the meeting, Angel Crawford extended her gratitude to all the attendees and acknowledged the invitation she received. She also expressed her appreciation to Duane and Patti at Shagbark Golf & Country...