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Illinois is the second highest corn-producing state in the nation. National Corn on the Cob Day encourages support for Illinois farmers by enjoying locally-grown corn.

Illinois State adds transfer golfer Francis Bautista from Cal State Dominguez Hills

Illinois State University's men's golf team is set to welcome a new addition for the 2024-25 season. Head coach Ray Kralis announced that Francis Bautista, previously a golfer at Cal State Dominguez Hills, will be transferring to join the Redbirds.

Illinois State throwers set to compete at USATF U20 Championships

Illinois State University athletes Jacob Klink and Garrett Taylor are set to compete in the USATF U20 Championships, taking place on June 12-13 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.

Illinois State welcomes Morgan Jones from Auburn for women's golf team

Former Alabama girls golf junior champion and Auburn golfer Morgan Jones has joined the Illinois State women's golf team. Illinois State head women's golf coach Breanne Hall expressed enthusiasm for Jones' addition, stating, "We are thrilled to welcome Morgan to the Redbird family. She is an outstanding player whose game is well-rounded from tee to green. Her level of consistency and maturity on the course will be a huge asset to this team. Morgan has the innate ability to battle through adversity and sees it as an opportunity to push herself to work harder. She has embraced...

Livingston County had 15 lawyers in good standing in May

There were 15 lawyers in good standing in cities within Livingston County as of May.

Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 6.9% of McLean County’s districts student body in 2021-22 school year

In the 2021-22 school year, 6.9% of students enrolled in McLean County school districts identified as multiracial.

Q1 Recap: 5 parolees from Livingston County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

There were five offenders convicted of drug crimes living in Livingston County released on parole during the first quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the McLean County Times.

Illinois State adds Morgan Bruno to women's basketball roster

Illinois State University's women's basketball team has announced a new addition to its roster for the 2024-2025 season. Head coach Kristen Gillespie confirmed that Morgan Bruno from Chicago, Illinois, will join the Redbirds.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in McLean County in week ending June 8?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout McLean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.

There were 197 multiracial students enrolled in Livingston County districts in 2021-22 school year

In the 2021-22 school year, 3.4% of students enrolled in Livingston County school districts identified as multiracial.

Home valuation prices increased in McLean County in May 2024, compared to May 2023

By McLean County Times | Jun 9, 2024

In May, the median sale price of a home in McLean County rose by $28,500 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 6.2%.

Bloomington responsible for 9th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during March

By McLean County Times | Jun 9, 2024

Bloomington residents paid $3.8 million in sales taxes, the ninth highest total paid per municipality in March.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within McLean County in week ending June 8?

By McLean County Times | Jun 9, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout McLean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.

McLean County home sales in week ending June 1

There were 13 reported residential sales in McLean County in the week ending June 1, according to BlockShopper.com.

Livingston County residents paid 32nd-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during March

Livingston County residents paid $474,809 in sales taxes, the 32nd highest total paid per county in March.

Livingston County home sales during week ending June 1

There was one reported residential sale in Livingston County in the week ending June 1, according to BlockShopper.com.

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