McLean County Times

The Illinois State women's tennis team has announced its fall schedule for the upcoming 2024-25 season, featuring three road tournaments and two in Normal.

Illinois State Fire Marshal opens grant applications for firefighting and ambulance equipment

The Illinois State Fire Marshal is now accepting applications for the Small Equipment Grant Program. Grants of up to $26,000 are being provided for the purchase of small firefighting and ambulance equipment. All interested departments should send an application to OSFM electronically or postmarked no later than October 1, 2024.

Omar AlQammaz balances dentistry aspirations with international wrestling training

For Illinois Wesleyan University wrestler Omar AlQammaz, the summer before his senior year was an opportunity to gain new experiences in both wrestling and dentistry.

Livingston County residents pay $54,160 in County Sales Tax in May

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

How did home valuation prices perform in McLean County in July 2024, compared to July 2023?

In July, the median sale price of a home in McLean County rose by $23,500 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 17.2%.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in McLean County in week ending Aug. 3?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout McLean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Bailey, Salvi to Headline Annual Lincoln-Reagan Dinner for McLean County Republicans

By Press Release | Aug 12, 2024

The McLean County Republican Party is thrilled to announce its Annual Lincoln-Reagan Dinner, set to take place on Tuesday, September 10, at DoubleTree Hotel & Conference Center in Bloomington. This gala event will begin at 6:30 p.m., with a pre-dinner meet-and-greet reception with the main speakers. This premier fundraising and awards extravaganza will feature keynote addresses by two prominent conservative leaders: State Representative Darren Bailey, the former Republican candidate for Illinois governor in 2022, and Kathy Salvi, the current chair of the Illinois Republican Party.

Rachel O'Malley joins Illinois State softball coaching staff

Illinois State University has announced the addition of Rachel O'Malley as an Assistant Coach for its softball team. She joins the coaching staff led by Head Coach Tina Kramos, alongside Assistant Coaches Elaine Heflin and Kristina Burkhardt.

Rep. Tipsword achieves perfect NFIB voting record for supporting small businesses

State Representative Dennis Tipsword (R-Metamora) has achieved a perfect 100 percent voting record from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) for the 2023-24 legislative session periods.

Illinois State Fire Marshal opens Small Equipment Grant Program applications

The office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal is now accepting applications from fire departments around the state for the Small Equipment Grant Program. Grants of up to $26,000 are being provided for the purchase of small firefighting and ambulance equipment. All interested departments should send an application to the Fire Marshal, either electronically or postmarked by October 1.

Rep. Tipsword emphasizes unwavering support for small businesses

Rep. Tipsword has expressed strong support for small businesses, emphasizing his commitment through his voting record. "My 100% voting record reflects my unwavering support of small business owners," he stated. Drawing from personal experience, he added, "As a former small business owner, I fully understand that small businesses are the lifeblood of our communities and serve as the economic engine of job creation."

2 gas stations in cities throughout McLean County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Aug. 3

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout McLean County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within McLean County in week ending Aug. 3?

By McLean County Times | Aug 11, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout McLean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Livingston County home valuation prices rose in July compared to the same period in 2023

By McLean County Times | Aug 11, 2024

In July, the median sale price of a home in Livingston County rose by $400 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 54.5%.

Cheapest E15 gas in cities across McLean County in week ending Aug. 3

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout McLean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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McLean County Times area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the McLean County Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

McLean County weekly recap of home sales during week ending Aug. 3

There were 68 reported residential sales in McLean County in the week ending Aug. 3, according to BlockShopper.com.

Weekly recap of Livingston County home sales during week ending Aug. 3

There were six reported residential sales in Livingston County in the week ending Aug. 3, according to BlockShopper.com.

Illinois State football team holds first fall camp scrimmage