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News from March 2024

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central NE City of Bloomington: Precinct City Of Bloomington 15

By McLean County Times | Mar 22, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a McLean County Times analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 589 voters in Central NE City of Bloomington: Precinct City Of Bloomington 15 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Analysis: Pontiac Township High School District 90 administrators rank 276th in state for average pay in 2022

By McLean County Times | Mar 22, 2024

Administrators in Pontiac Township High School District 90 earn an average of $115,578 per year, ranking 276th in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Who voted in Southeastern City of Bloomington: Precinct City Of Bloomington 2 during 2020 Presidential Election?

By McLean County Times | Mar 22, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a McLean County Times analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 610 voters in Southeastern City of Bloomington: Precinct City Of Bloomington 2 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in McLean County in week ending Mar. 16?

By McLean County Times | Mar 22, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout McLean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Illinois Wesleyan women's lacrosse hosts UW-La Crosse after securing program's historic win

By McLean County Times | Mar 22, 2024

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's lacrosse team is set to face the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in a match scheduled for Saturday, March 23. The game will take place at Tucci Stadium and is set to start at 1 p.m.

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Illinois Wesleyan men's volleyball hosts Augustana for first Senior Day

By McLean County Times | Mar 22, 2024

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's volleyball team is set to host Augustana College for a College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin match on Sunday, March 24. The game will begin at 3 p.m. at the Shirk Center and marks the Titans' first-ever Senior Day.

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Rep. Bunting’s Springfield News Update Highlights Economic Concerns and Youth Engagement

By McLean County Times | Mar 22, 2024

Illinois Republicans have been saying for years that the state’s residents are overtaxed and overregulated, and this report just lends more credence to that view," highlighted the recent report from Moody’s Analytics and the state’s Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability, which found that high taxes are hindering economic growth in Illinois.The report also shed light on the storm clouds gathering over the state budget, with the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability warning that "sales tax revenue is flat, growth of income tax revenue is...

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Illinois Wesleyan baseball team faces off against Wabash College in home opener

By McLean County Times | Mar 22, 2024

After Head Coach Dennis Martel achieved his 900th career win in Florida, the Illinois Wesleyan University baseball team is set to begin their home season. The Titans will host the Little Giants of Wabash College in a three-game series. The first two games are scheduled for Saturday, March 23, at 12 p.m. and 3 p.m., with the third game on Sunday, March 24, at 1 p.m. ET in Crawfordsville, Indiana.

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central City of Bloomington: Precinct City Of Bloomington 21

By McLean County Times | Mar 22, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a McLean County Times analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 545 voters in Central City of Bloomington: Precinct City Of Bloomington 21 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Making Crime Illegal Again, Failing Tax Grade, Livingston County Farm Bureau Breakfast, and More

By McLean County Times | Mar 22, 2024

Illinois House Republican Leader Tony McCombie has expressed concerns over the consequences of the Democrats' SAFE-T Act, stating that it has emboldened criminals and demoralized law enforcement. In response, a new package of bills has been introduced by the House Republican Truth in Public Safety (TIPS) Working Group to restore law and order in communities. McCombie highlighted the importance of these bills, including HB 5120, HB 5121, and HB 5126, which aim to expand detainable offenses, enable the revocation of pre-trial release, and revert back to previous court...

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Illinois Wesleyan opens spring golf season at Jekyll Island Collegiate

By McLean County Times | Mar 22, 2024

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's golf team commenced its spring season at the Jekyll Island Collegiate on March 22, 2024. The team finished the day with a score of eight-over-par 292 on the King & Prince Golf Course in St. Simons Island, Georgia.

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Cabello, Tipsword File Citizen Law Enforcement Act

By McLean County Times | Mar 22, 2024

House Republicans, led by Assistant Minority Leader John Cabello, have filed the Citizen Law Enforcement Act, HB 5790, in response to a controversial court decision regarding illegal immigrants and firearms rights. The decision to introduce this legislation stems from a recent ruling in the Northern District of Illinois that granted an illegal immigrant the right to carry firearms, causing confusion and concern among lawmakers.In a statement, Assistant Minority Leader John Cabello from Machesney Park expressed the need for clarity, stating, "The recent court decision...

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Who voted in Central SE City of Bloomington: Precinct City Of Bloomington 44 during 2020 Presidential Election?

By McLean County Times | Mar 21, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a McLean County Times analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 951 voters in Central SE City of Bloomington: Precinct City Of Bloomington 44 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Livingston County in week ending Mar. 16?

By McLean County Times | Mar 21, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Livingston County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.

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OPINION: On the Issues: Politics and Dead Fish

By Carl Wenning | Mar 21, 2024

I grew up in a small Ohio town alongside a large lake.

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2022: Dwight Township High School District 230 administrators rank 182nd in state for average pay

By McLean County Times | Mar 21, 2024

Administrators in Dwight Township High School District 230 earn an average of $123,506 per year, ranking 182nd in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central E City of Bloomington: Precinct City Of Bloomington 10

By McLean County Times | Mar 21, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a McLean County Times analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 979 voters in Central E City of Bloomington: Precinct City Of Bloomington 10 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Illinois Wesleyan softball sweeps Monmouth College in doubleheader

By McLean County Times | Mar 21, 2024

The Illinois Wesleyan University softball team continued its winning streak with a doubleheader sweep against Monmouth College on March 21, during their home opener at Inspiration Field. The Titans extended their record to 8-4 for the season after securing a decisive 21-2 victory in the first game and following it up with a 7-1 win in the second. Monmouth's record fell to 1-13.

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Tipsword, TIPS Working Group Unveil New Proposals to Restore Law and Order

By McLean County Times | Mar 21, 2024

Rep. Tipsword and his colleagues from the House Republican Truth in Public Safety, or TIPS, Working Group, have introduced a set of bills aimed at improving public safety and law enforcement recruitment efforts. Speaking about the need for change, Tipsword highlighted the consequences of the SAFE-T Act and emphasized the importance of restoring law and order in communities. He stated, “My Republican colleagues and I warned of the consequences when Democrats pushed their so-called SAFE-T Act, and, unfortunately, what we predicted has come to pass: criminals have been...

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Town of Normal Historic Preservation Commission met March 12

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Mar 21, 2024

Town of Normal Historic Preservation Commission met 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 12.