McLean County Times

Property owners in Livingston County paid 2.1% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the fourth quarter of 2024, which is more than 1.8 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by McLean County Times.

2022: Livingston County aging and government transfer dependency trends

Since 1970, Livingston County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 7.1%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 2.7%.

Q4 2024 Recap: 1 parolee from McLean County convicted of a financial crime or fraud set for supervised release

There was one offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud living in McLean County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the McLean County Times.

McLean County Times area weekly mass times

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

Woodland Community Unit School District 5 Board of Education met March 18

Woodland Community Unit School District 5 Board of Education met Tuesday, March 18

Town of Normal Human Relations Commission met March 17

Town of Normal Human Relations Commission met Monday, March 17

Town of Normal Town Council met March 17

Town of Normal Town Council met Monday, March 17

Le Roy Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education met March 17

Le Roy Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education met Monday, March 17

City of Fairbury City Council met March 19

City of Fairbury City Council met Wednesday, March 19

City of Le Roy City Council met March 17

City of Le Roy City Council met Monday, March 17

Village of Heyworth Board of Trustees met April 17

Village of Heyworth Board of Trustees met Thursday, April 17

Illinois State's Tin Ostro named Summit League tennis Scholar of the Championships

Illinois State junior Tin Ostro has been named the Summit League Men's Tennis Scholar of the Championships, as announced by the league office.

Illinois Wesleyan men’s lacrosse ready to face Elmhurst Bluejays in key match up

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's lacrosse team is set to confront Elmhurst University in a College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) matchup on Saturday, April 18, at Langhorst Field, with the game commencing at noon.

Illinois State track and field begins competition at Michael Johnson Invitational

The Illinois State track and field team commenced their participation in the Michael Johnson Invitational at the Tom Black Track at LaPorte Stadium in Waco, Texas on Friday.

Matt Hudik's walk-off single seals IWU's extra innings win over Wheaton

Freshman Matt Hudik delivered a decisive walk-off win for the Illinois Wesleyan University baseball team with a 14-13 victory over Wheaton College.

Illinois Wesleyan lacrosse prepares to face Carthage with mental health advocacy focus

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's lacrosse team is set to host Carthage College in an important College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) competition on Saturday, April 19.

Illinois State and Missouri State split doubleheader amid weather concerns

Illinois State and Missouri State adjusted their schedule due to potential poor weather, opting to complete their three-game series with a doubleheader on Friday at Marian Kneer Stadium.

Illinois State women's tennis defeats Belmont Bruins 5-2 on Senior Day

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. -- The Illinois State women's tennis team recorded a 5-2 victory over the Belmont Bruins on Friday at the Evergreen Racquet Club.

Shai Robinson named to 2025 Brooks Wallace Award Watch List

Illinois State's Shai Robinson has been named to the 2025 Watch List for the Brooks Wallace Award, as announced by the College Baseball Foundation.

Denver shuts out Illinois State in Summit League tennis semifinals