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News from October 2024

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City of Pontiac City Council met Sept. 16

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 25, 2024

City of Pontiac City Council met Monday, Sept. 16

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Le Roy Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education met Oct. 21

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 25, 2024

Le Roy Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education met Monday, Oct. 21

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City of Bloomington Committee of the Whole met Oct. 21

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 25, 2024

City of Bloomington Committee of the Whole met Monday, Oct. 21

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Farmers in Illinois make swift progress on corn and soybean harvests

By McLean County Times | Oct 25, 2024

Illinois farmers are rapidly advancing with their corn and soybean harvests.

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Illinois State announces new format for basketball coaches shows

By McLean County Times | Oct 25, 2024

The Illinois State athletic department has announced changes to its basketball coaches show for the 2024-25 season.

FOIA Request Sent to City Of Pontiac Finance Department Regarding Sales Tax Records on October 25, 2024

By McLean County Times | Oct 25, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the City Of Pontiac Finance Department regarding sales tax records on October 25, 2024.

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UIC defeats Illinois State volleyball team in five-set match

By McLean County Times | Oct 25, 2024

Illinois State University's volleyball team faced a tough challenge against UIC, ultimately falling in a five-set match at Credit Union 1 Arena on Friday night.

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Illinois Wesleyan men's soccer prepares for Senior Day clash against Carroll University

By McLean County Times | Oct 25, 2024

After suffering its second loss of the season, the Illinois Wesleyan University men's soccer team is aiming for two more victories to conclude the regular season.

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Illinois State Redbirds host Lewis Flyers in season-opening exhibition

By McLean County Times | Oct 25, 2024

NORMAL, Ill. - The Illinois State men's basketball team is set to begin its 2024-25 season with an exhibition game against Lewis University on Saturday afternoon.

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Illinois Wesleyan men's basketball begins season with exhibition at DePaul

By McLean County Times | Oct 25, 2024

Illinois Wesleyan University's men's basketball team is set to start its season with an exhibition game against DePaul University this Sunday, October 27, at Wintrust Arena in Chicago.

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Illinois State announces complete football schedule for the upcoming 2025 season

By McLean County Times | Oct 25, 2024

As the 2024 Redbird football team takes a bye week, Illinois State University has announced its full schedule for the 2025 season.

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Rep. Tipsword addresses population decline; challenges fee ban

By McLean County Times | Oct 25, 2024

Thank you to the Illinois Credit Union League for inviting Rep.

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Illinois faces challenges from fallen trooper tribute to corruption trial

By McLean County Times | Oct 25, 2024

A state trooper in Illinois, Trooper Corey Thompsen, lost his life in a traffic accident last Friday.

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Illinois Wesleyan favored to win CCIW men’s basketball title again

By McLean County Times | Oct 25, 2024

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's basketball team is predicted to defend its title in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) according to the annual preseason coaches poll released on October 25.

FOIA Request Sent to City of Bloomington Finance Department Regarding Sales Tax Data on October 25, 2024

By McLean County Times | Oct 25, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the City of Bloomington Finance Department regarding sales tax data on October 25, 2024.

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OPINION: On the Issues: The Dangers of a Harris Presidency

By Carl J. Wenning | Oct 25, 2024

Every time I drive around Bloomington-Normal, I see yard signs promoting the election of Kamala Harris. I can’t help but ask myself, “What do Democrats see in this candidate?”

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within McLean County in week ending Oct. 19?

By McLean County Times | Oct 24, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout McLean County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Oct. 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Livingston County in September compared to previous month

By McLean County Times | Oct 24, 2024

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Livingston County in September compared to the previous month.

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Illinois Wesleyan hosts annual Halloween Invite swim meet

By McLean County Times | Oct 24, 2024

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's and women's swimming and diving teams are preparing for their annual Halloween Invite. The event will take place on Saturday, October 26, at Fort Natatorium, with the first event scheduled to start at 1 p.m.

Illinois Wesleyan women’s soccer to host Carroll on Senior Day

By McLean County Times | Oct 24, 2024

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's soccer team is preparing to face Carroll University in a College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin match on Saturday, October 26.