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Friday, October 24, 2025

News from August 2025

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Rep. Bunting provides update on jobs data and new legislation

By McLean County Times | Aug 22, 2025

July unemployment data from the Illinois Department of Employment Security indicates that the state's unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.6%.

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Rep. Dennis Tipsword Jr. discusses legislative updates and district issues in latest newsletter

By McLean County Times | Aug 22, 2025

Illinois State Representative Dennis Tipsword Jr. recently released his 2025 End of Session newsletter to constituents in the 105th District.

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Q2 Recap: 1 parolee from Livingston County convicted of a crime against justice released on parole

By D. V. Fischer | Aug 22, 2025

There was one offender convicted of a crime against justice living in Livingston County who was released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the McLean County Times.

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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: The Baby Fold

By J. V. Ramos | Aug 22, 2025

The Baby Fold, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $200,000 grant in FY2024 for capital improvements, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Which former high school stars from Bloomington-Normal Metro area will be in action for the week of Monday, Aug. 25?

By A. M. Grimes | Aug 22, 2025

The week starting Monday, Aug. 25 will feature action from these former Bloomington-Normal Metro area high school stars.

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Q2 Recap: 1 parolee from McLean County convicted of a public safety violation released on parole

By D. V. Fischer | Aug 21, 2025

There was one offender convicted of a public safety violation living in McLean County who was released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the McLean County Times.

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Illinois DOGE Profile: Heartland Community College

By J. V. Ramos | Aug 21, 2025

Heartland Community College, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive five grants totaling $454,001 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Illinois Wesleyan picked eighth in CCIW women’s soccer preseason coaches poll

By McLean County Times | Aug 21, 2025

The College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) has released its 2025 women's soccer preseason coaches poll.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in McLean County in week ending Aug. 16?

By E. C. Townsend | Aug 21, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout McLean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Livingston County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending Aug. 16

By E. C. Townsend | Aug 21, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Livingston County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Town of Normal Zoning Board of Appeals met July 17

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 21, 2025

Town of Normal Zoning Board of Appeals met Thursday, July 17

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City of Fairbury City Council met July 16

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 21, 2025

City of Fairbury City Council met Wednesday, July 16

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Town of Normal Zoning Board of Appeals met Aug. 21

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 21, 2025

Town of Normal Zoning Board of Appeals met Thursday, Aug. 21

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McLean County Unit School District 5 Board of Education met Aug. 20

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 21, 2025

McLean County Unit School District 5 Board of Education met Wednesday, Aug. 20

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FOIA request sent to City of Pontiac regarding a list of city employees on August 21, 2025

By McLean County Times | Aug 21, 2025

FOIA Request to City of Pontiac regarding a list of city employees on August 21, 2025.

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Illinois Wesleyan men’s basketball announces full schedule for upcoming season

By McLean County Times | Aug 21, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's basketball team has announced its schedule for the 2025-26 season.

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FOIA request sent to City of Leroy regarding a list of city employees on August 21, 2025

By McLean County Times | Aug 21, 2025

FOIA Request to City of Leroy regarding a list of city employees on August 21, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to City of Fairbury regarding a list of city employees on August 21, 2025

By McLean County Times | Aug 21, 2025

FOIA Request to City of Fairbury regarding a list of city employees on August 21, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to City of Bloomington regarding city employees list on August 21, 2025

By McLean County Times | Aug 21, 2025

FOIA Request to City of Bloomington regarding city employees list on August 21, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to City of Lexington regarding a list of city employees on August 21, 2025

By McLean County Times | Aug 21, 2025

FOIA Request to City of Lexington regarding a list of city employees on August 21, 2025.