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1 gas station in cities throughout Livingston County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Aug. 23

By E. C. Townsend | Aug 27, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Livingston County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Illinois Wesleyan women’s volleyball to open season at home after three decades

By McLean County Times | Aug 27, 2025

For the first time in three decades, the Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team will open its season at home.

Illinois State football prepares for season opener against Oklahoma

By McLean County Times | Aug 27, 2025

Illinois State University’s football team, ranked No. 6 in both major FCS preseason polls, will open its 2025 season on August 30 against the University of Oklahoma in Norman.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Livingston County in week ending Aug. 23

By E. C. Townsend | Aug 27, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Livingston County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Week ending Sept. 6: 3 inmates sentenced in McLean County to be released

By A. S. Dent | Aug 27, 2025

There were three inmates who were sentenced in McLean County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 6.

State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Illinois Wesleyan University

By J. V. Ramos | Aug 27, 2025

Illinois Wesleyan University, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $1,000,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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

By D. V. Fischer | Aug 27, 2025

There was one offender convicted of a crime against justice 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.

Village of Heyworth Board of Trustees met July 24

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 27, 2025

Village of Heyworth Board of Trustees met Thursday, July 24

Town of Normal Historic Preservation Commission met July 25

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 27, 2025

Town of Normal Historic Preservation Commission met Friday, July 25

City of Lexington City Council met Aug. 25

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 27, 2025

City of Lexington City Council met Monday, Aug. 25

Village of Dwight Board of Trustees met Aug. 26

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 27, 2025

Village of Dwight Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Aug. 26

City of Chenoa City Council met Aug. 26

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 27, 2025

City of Chenoa City Council met Tuesday, Aug. 26

Illinois State soccer to host Western Illinois Thursday at Adelaide Street Field

By McLean County Times | Aug 27, 2025

Illinois State University's soccer team will host Western Illinois at Adelaide Street Field on Thursday evening, with the match scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. The game will be streamed live on ESPN+.