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News from 2023

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Illinois Wesleyan announces cross country team awards for 2023

By McLean County Times | Dec 13, 2023

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's and women's cross country teams announced their 2023 award winners at a banquet held on December 10. Junior Nick Fisch from Woodridge, Illinois, and sophomore Adriana Crabtree from Normal, Illinois, were voted the "Most Valuable Player" for the men's and women's teams, respectively. Additional awards were given to junior Annalese Chudy, freshmen Skyler Tomecki, and Aidan Nishimura.

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Law Enforcement Advisory Committee Discusses Staffing, SAFE-T Act, and Illinois Assault Weapons Ban

By McLean County Times | Dec 13, 2023

The 2nd Law Enforcement Advisory Committee Meeting took place at the Livingston County Jail on December 13, 2023. The meeting aimed to address important topics such as Staffing and Recruitment, the SAFE-T Act, the Illinois Assault Weapons Ban, and Scams.During the meeting, various law enforcement officials and community members gathered to discuss the pressing issues at hand. The participants engaged in fruitful conversations, sharing their insights and experiences.One of the key topics discussed during the meeting was Staffing and Recruitment. The committee members...

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McLean County Executive Committee met Nov. 13

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 13, 2023

McLean County Executive Committee met Monday, Nov. 13

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Rooks Creek Community Consolidated School District 425 Board of Education met Nov. 13

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 13, 2023

Rooks Creek Community Consolidated School District 425 Board of Education met Monday, Nov. 13

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Q3 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from McLean County convicted of homicide set for supervised release

By McLean County Times | Dec 12, 2023

There was one offender convicted of homicide living in McLean County released on parole during the third quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the McLean County Times.

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$59,864 in County Sales Tax collected in September for Livingston County

By McLean County Times | Dec 12, 2023

In September, Livingston County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Home prices in Livingston County during November 2023 fell compared to the same period in 2022

By McLean County Times | Dec 12, 2023

In November 2023, the median sale price of a home in Livingston County fell by $24,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 85%.

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Nuclear Energy Development Moratorium Lifted in Illinois

By McLean County Times | Dec 12, 2023

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has officially lifted the moratorium on new nuclear construction in the state, allowing for the development of small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs). The legislation, which was passed earlier this year, aims to enhance the future reliability and affordability of Illinois' energy supply.The decision to lift the moratorium comes as a significant step towards the advancement of nuclear energy technology in the state. SMRs are a smaller, more flexible type of nuclear reactor that offers several advantages over traditional large-scale reactors....

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Illinois Wesleyan volleyball players earn spots on CSC academic all-district team

By McLean County Times | Dec 12, 2023

Seniors Taylor Babec and Lily Summers from Illinois Wesleyan University's women's volleyball team have been named to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District team. The announcement was made on December 12th, recognizing their achievements both on the court and academically.

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City of Bloomington City Council met Nov. 13

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 12, 2023

City of Bloomington City Council met Monday, Nov. 13

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Town of Normal Human Relations Commission met November 14

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Dec 12, 2023

Town of Normal Human Relations Commission met 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, November 14.

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Le Roy Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education met Nov. 13

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 12, 2023

Le Roy Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education met Monday, Nov. 13

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Q3 2023 Recap: 2 parolees from McLean County convicted of crimes involving alcohol set for supervised release

By McLean County Times | Dec 11, 2023

There were two offenders convicted of crimes involving alcohol living in McLean County released on parole during the third quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the McLean County Times.

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$670,994 in County Sales Tax collected in 2022 for Livingston County

By McLean County Times | Dec 11, 2023

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

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OPINION: On the Issues: Our public schools

By Carl Wenning | Dec 11, 2023

In 1990, as the father of two young daughters, I realized that our public schools were becoming increasingly troubled.

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Erickson, candidate for District 88 House: ‘This Pro 2nd Amendment candidate does have a concealed carry license and has applied to renew it’

By McLean County Times | Dec 11, 2023

Chuck Erickson, a candidate for District 88 House and an ardent advocate of Second Amendment rights, recently publicized the renewal of his Illinois Concealed Carry License.

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IDOT Hiring Snowplow Drivers for Winter Season

By McLean County Times | Dec 11, 2023

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is gearing up for the upcoming winter season and is in need of snowplow drivers to help keep the roads safe and clear. Last winter, IDOT spread a staggering 318,604 tons of salt and plowed over 17,000 miles across the state of Illinois. To put things into perspective, that's equivalent to driving from New York City to Los Angeles and back about three times!With the winter season fast approaching, IDOT is actively seeking individuals to join their team as snowplow drivers. The department is specifically looking to hire...

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McLean County Health Committee met Nov. 9

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 11, 2023

McLean County Health Committee met Thursday, Nov. 9

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McLean County Property Committee met Nov. 9

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 11, 2023

McLean County Property Committee met Thursday, Nov. 9

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Hannah Kelle, former Lincoln Southwest High School standout, played on Sunday, December 10 in NCAA D1 game

By McLean County Times | Dec 11, 2023

The game took place in Normal, Illinois.