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News from May 2024

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Pro-Am opportunities available as Redbird Championship arrives in Twin Cities

By McLean County Times | May 31, 2024

Illinois State Athletics is set to host the first ANNIKA Women's All Pro Tour (WAPT) event in the Twin Cities. The Redbird Championship will take place at Weibring Golf Club at Illinois State University from June 18-20 in Normal.

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Rep. Bunting criticizes late-night approval of Illinois' record-breaking state budget

By McLean County Times | May 31, 2024

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Illinois State athletes earn spots on MVC Scholar-Athlete Team

By McLean County Times | May 31, 2024

A total of 23 Illinois State University track and field student-athletes have been recognized for their academic and athletic achievements by being named to the 2024 Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Track & Field Scholar-Athlete Team. This announcement was made on Friday, acknowledging their dedication both in the classroom and on the track.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Livingston County in week ending May 25?

By McLean County Times | May 31, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Livingston County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Illinois passes record $53B state budget amid partisan disputes

By McLean County Times | May 31, 2024

The House adjourned for the summer at about 5:00 Wednesday morning, shortly after the majority party pushed through a $53.1 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2025. This budget, the largest in Illinois history, spans over 3,000 pages and is $2.6 billion more than last year’s enacted budget. Over the past four years, state expenditures have grown by more than $13 billion under the Democrat-controlled General Assembly and Governor JB Pritzker.

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Home sales in McLean County in week ending May 18

By McLean County Times | May 30, 2024

There were 33 reported residential sales in McLean County in the week ending May 18, according to BlockShopper.com.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Livingston County had the cheapest diesel in week ending May 18

By McLean County Times | May 30, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Livingston County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Livingston County in week ending May 18?

By McLean County Times | May 30, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Livingston County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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McLean County Times area weekly mass times

By McLean County Times | May 30, 2024

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

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3.2% of McLean County residents considered unemployed in 2021

By McLean County Times | May 30, 2024

The unemployment rate in McLean County hit 3.2% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

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Khoury and Wissmiller earn Rawlings Gold Glove honors

By McLean County Times | May 30, 2024

Junior Ava Khoury and sophomore Casey Wissmiller from the Illinois Wesleyan University softball team have been recognized by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) for their defensive skills. The duo was announced as recipients of the Rawlings Gold Glove Division III Awards on May 30.

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DeShaun Jordan promoted to associate head coach at Illinois State

By McLean County Times | May 30, 2024

Illinois State University has announced the promotion of DeShaun Jordan to Associate Head Coach for its track and field program. The announcement was made by Jeff Bovee, Director of Track & Field and Cross Country at Illinois State.

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D.A. Weibring joins Texas Golf Hall of Fame's class of 2024

By McLean County Times | May 30, 2024

Illinois State University legend D.A. Weibring has been announced as a member of the 2024 Texas Golf Hall of Fame class. The formal induction ceremony is scheduled for October 21, 2024, at the Houston Country Club. Each inductee will be honored with a granite marker on the Texas Golf Walk of Fame in San Antonio and at The Ronny Golf Park in Frisco.

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Chase Adams, former Normal University High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By McLean County Times | May 30, 2024

They open the tournament against Indiana Hoosiers.

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Jake Swartz, former University High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By McLean County Times | May 30, 2024

First game takes place on Friday, May 31.

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Matt Sauser, former University High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By McLean County Times | May 30, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number one seed.

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Britney Maldonado set to compete in IWLCA Senior All-Star Game

By McLean County Times | May 29, 2024

Illinois Wesleyan University women's lacrosse player Britney Maldonado has been selected to participate in the 2024 Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) All-Star Game. The announcement was made by the organization on May 29, 2024. Maldonado will join the Division III North Team for the game scheduled to take place at Tierney Field, USA Lacrosse Headquarters, on June 1, starting at 2 p.m. ET.

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Illinois House passes largest state budget in history

By McLean County Times | May 29, 2024

In the early hours of Wednesday, the majority party in the Illinois House approved a $53.1 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2025, marking the largest budget in Illinois history. To finance this increased spending, Democrats included $1 billion in tax increases. State Representative Dennis Tipsword (R-Metamora) voted against the measure.

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OPINION: On the Issues: “By their fruits you will know them.”

By Carl J. Wenning | May 28, 2024

The saying “By their fruits you will know them” is a well-recognized Biblical saying originating from the gospel according to Matthew, “By their fruits you will know them.

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McLean County Education: 1,255 Asian students were enrolled in districts in 2021-22 school year

By McLean County Times | May 28, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 5.5% of students enrolled in McLean County school districts identified as Asian.