McLean County Times

Despite frustrations regarding recent budget decisions made in Springfield, the office remains committed to serving constituents.

Amiri Buchanan competes for Illinois State at NCAA Outdoor Championships

Illinois State's Amiri Buchanan participated in the men's shot put finals at the 2024 NCAA Outdoor Championships held at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. Representing both Illinois State and the Missouri Valley Conference, Buchanan delivered a series of throws on Wednesday night.

Illinois State athletes honored on MVC scholar-athlete teams

Illinois State University's baseball team has continued its tradition of academic excellence with two players being recognized on the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Scholar-Athlete Teams. Sophomore Daniel Pacella and redshirt junior Judah Morris have been honored for their academic and athletic achievements.

Illinois State athletes Buchanan and Plummer head to NCAA Outdoor Championships

Illinois State University's track and field athletes, Amiri Buchanan and Mattison Plummer, are set to compete at the NCAA Outdoor Championships. The event will take place at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, starting Wednesday afternoon.

Normal residents paid 16th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during March

Normal residents paid $2.7 million in sales taxes, the 16th highest total paid per municipality in March.

Illinois Wesleyan athletes receive College Sports Communicators academic honors

Seniors Louis Perona and Jacob Cyrus, along with sophomores Will Davidsmeier and Tommy Willard from the Illinois Wesleyan University baseball team, have been recognized as College Sports Communicators Academic All-District honorees. The announcement was made on Tuesday, June 4.

2 gas stations in cities throughout Livingston County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending June 1

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Livingston County was found at two gas stations in the week ending June 1, according to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within McLean County in week ending June 1?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout McLean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 1, according to GasBuddy.com.

Illinois State achieves high academic progress rate in latest NCAA report

Illinois State Athletics has achieved a four-year Academic Progress Rate (APR) score of 990, according to the NCAA's latest Division I report. This score surpasses the national four-year average of 984 and reflects a cumulative average across 17 teams.

Judge deliberates on legality of Democrats' mid-cycle election changes

A decision on the lawsuit over Democrats’ mid-cycle elections law is expected in the coming days. The case revolves around whether slated candidates can appear on the November ballot.

Illinois State baseball players earn academic all-district honors

College Sports Communicators has recognized four Illinois State baseball players on its Academic All-District team. The honorees include senior Greg Nichols, redshirt junior Judah Morris, junior Noah Rabin, and sophomore Daniel Pacella.

McLean County residents pay $599,693 in Countywide Sales Tax in March

In March, McLean County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

McLean County responsible for 22nd-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during March

McLean County residents paid $667,556 in sales taxes, the 22nd highest total paid per county in March.

How many Hispanic students were enrolled in McLean County districts in 2021-22 school year?

In McLean County districts, 2,076 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

McLean County taxpayers give $67,863 in County Sales Tax in March

In March, McLean County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Livingston County in week ending June 1?

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Livingston County was found at two gas stations in the week ending June 1, according to GasBuddy.com.

Livingston County taxpayers give $107,724 in Countywide Sales Tax in March

In March, Livingston County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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