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News from July 2024

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Illinois State Athletics to host Community Movie Night featuring Space Jam

By McLean County Times | Jul 16, 2024

NORMAL – As a kickoff to the 2024-25 season and a thank you to its loyal fans, Illinois State Athletics will host its annual Community Movie Night on Friday, August 9, at Hancock Stadium.

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Illinois Wesleyan women's golf team achieves fourth-best GPA in NCAA Division III

By McLean County Times | Jul 16, 2024

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's golf team has been recognized for its academic achievements, receiving Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) All-Scholar Team honors on Tuesday, July 16. The team achieved a combined grade point average of 3.842, ranking fourth in NCAA Division III.

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Illinois Wesleyan golfers earn top academic honors

By McLean County Times | Jul 16, 2024

Months after concluding their distinguished careers at Illinois Wesleyan University, women's golfers Lexi Onsrud and Emma Thorman have been honored with College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-America accolades. The organization announced on Tuesday, July 16, that Onsrud was named the Academic All-America of the Year and earned CSC First Team Academic All-America honors. Thorman also received CSC First Team Academic All-America recognition.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Livingston County in week ending July 13?

By McLean County Times | Jul 16, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Livingston County was found at three gas stations in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Livingston County in week ending July 13

By McLean County Times | Jul 15, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Livingston County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Livingston County home prices rose in June 2024 compared to June 2023

By McLean County Times | Jul 15, 2024

In June, the median sale price of a home in Livingston County rose by $108,500 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 88.2%.

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Analysis: McLean County effective property tax rates outpaced the national average in Q2

By McLean County Times | Jul 15, 2024

Property owners in McLean County paid 2% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the second quarter of 2024, which is more than 1.8 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by McLean County Times.

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There were 1,530 multiracial students enrolled in McLean County County schools in 2022-23 school year

By McLean County Times | Jul 15, 2024

In McLean County County schools, 1,530 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Abby Kushina named head coach of Illinois Wesleyan women’s lacrosse

By McLean County Times | Jul 15, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - Illinois Wesleyan University Athletic Director Mike Wagner announced Abby Kushina as the new head coach of the women's lacrosse program on Monday, July 15. Kushina will be the third head coach in the program's history.

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Illinois Wesleyan track athletes earn USTFCCCA academic honors

By McLean County Times | Jul 15, 2024

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's track and field team has been recognized by the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) as an All-Academic Team. Additionally, senior Lauren Wong and sophomore Adriana Crabtree have earned All-Academic Athlete awards. The organization announced its selections on Monday, July 15.

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Authorities urge caution as tall corn obstructs visibility at intersections

By McLean County Times | Jul 15, 2024

As the corn grows taller in the 106th district, residents are being urged to exercise caution at intersections. The dense growth of corn significantly reduces visibility, making it imperative for everyone—whether walking, biking, driving an ATV, a vehicle, or operating farm equipment—to stop at corners.

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Illinois Wesleyan men’s basketball team honored for academic excellence by NABC

By McLean County Times | Jul 15, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Illinois Wesleyan University men's basketball team and eight individuals were recognized on Monday, July 15, as the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) announced its Team Academic Excellence Awards along with its Honors Court.

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Livingston County home prices fall in May 2024 compared to May 2023

By McLean County Times | Jul 14, 2024

In May, the median sale price of a home in Livingston County fell by $63,250 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 37.5%.

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Home prices in McLean County increased

By McLean County Times | Jul 14, 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in the first half of 2024 in McLean County rose by $26,000, while total sales decreased by 12%.

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Effective property tax rate in Livingston County outpaced the national average in Q2

By McLean County Times | Jul 14, 2024

Property owners in Livingston County paid 2.4% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the second quarter of 2024, which is more than 2.2 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by McLean County Times.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within McLean County in week ending July 13?

By McLean County Times | Jul 14, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout McLean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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McLean County home valuations rose in Q2

By McLean County Times | Jul 14, 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in the second quarter of 2024 in McLean County rose by $20,000, while total sales decreased by 4.8%.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E15 gas in cities in Livingston County in week ending July 13?

By McLean County Times | Jul 14, 2024

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Livingston County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Week ending July 6: McLean County home sales

By McLean County Times | Jul 13, 2024

There were 55 reported residential sales in McLean County in the week ending July 6, according to BlockShopper.com.

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McLean County Times area weekly mass times

By McLean County Times | Jul 13, 2024

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