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Senior Expo hosted by Rep. Tipsword and Sen. Balkema scheduled for August 6 in Pontiac

Please join the Senior Expo in Pontiac on August 6, hosted by Rep. Dennis Tipsword Jr. and Sen.

By McLean County Times | Jul 24, 2025

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Balkema and Tipsword invite residents to free senior expo in Pontiac

State Senator Chris Balkema and State Representative Dennis Tipsword are inviting residents of their districts to a Senior Expo.

By McLean County Times | Jul 23, 2025

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Ford-Iroquois Farm Bureau hosts event connecting urban legislators with rural agriculture

By McLean County Times | Jul 22, 2025

Thank you to the Ford-Iroquois Farm Bureau for hosting the Adopted Legislator Event this month.

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Illinois announces surprise checks; new college admission rules unveiled

By McLean County Times | Jul 22, 2025

Up to 600,000 residents in Illinois are set to receive unexpected checks through the State Treasurer's I-Cash Enhanced Money Match Program.

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Illinois enacts new laws on insulin costs and opioid overdose prevention

By McLean County Times | Jul 22, 2025

With the start of July, several new state laws have been implemented in Illinois.

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Illinois ranks last in financial transparency; electricity rates rise

By McLean County Times | Jul 21, 2025

Today, July 21, a live town hall will be held at 6:00 p.m. featuring State Representatives Dennis Tipsword and Jason R. Bunting.

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Rep. Tipsword hosts end-of-session town hall on Facebook Live tonight

By McLean County Times | Jul 21, 2025

Please join me for a Facebook Live End of Session Town Hall tonight, beginning at 6 p.m. Senator Chris Balkema and Rep. Jason R. Bunting will also be participating.

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Rep. Jason Bunting updates constituents on legislative activities and community events

By McLean County Times | Jul 18, 2025

I will be joining with Senator Chris Balkema and Representative Dennis Tipsword for a Facebook Live town hall on Monday night at 6 p.m. "We will be taking your questions and discussing the recently-concluded spring session of the Illinois General...

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Local initiatives spotlighted by Rep. Tipsword include centennial farm program

By McLean County Times | Jul 18, 2025

At a recent press conference in Pekin, Tazewell County Clerk John Ackerman and officials from the Illinois Department of Agriculture encouraged family-owned farms to register for the State of Illinois Centennial Farm Program.

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Illinois government overview: legislature structure & fiscal challenges

By McLean County Times | Jul 14, 2025

Illinois has a bicameral legislature consisting of two chambers: 59 State Senate districts and 118 State House districts.

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Normal residents paid 15th-largest sum in sales taxes per muncipality in Illinois during May

By F. L. Hanks | Jul 12, 2025

Normal residents paid just under $3.7 million in sales taxes, the 15th highest total paid per municipality in May.

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Bloomington responsible for 8th-highest sales tax revenue per muncipality in Illinois during May

By F. L. Hanks | Jul 11, 2025

Bloomington residents paid approximately $5.3 million in sales taxes, the eighth highest total paid per municipality in May.

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Facebook Live town hall with Sen. Chris Balkema set for July 21

By McLean County Times | Jul 11, 2025

On Monday, July 21st at 6:00 p.m., Illinois State Senator Chris Balkema will host a Facebook Live End of Session Town Hall.

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McLean County: 14.2% of income comes from government transfers, ranking eighth in Illinois

By McLean County Times | Jul 10, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 14.2% of income in McLean County—ranking it eighth least dependent among Illinois counties.

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New legislation targets PBM practices; IDPH issues summer safety tips

By McLean County Times | Jul 7, 2025

On July 21, a Facebook Live End of Session Town Hall will be held at 6:00 p.m. State Representatives Dennis Tipsword and Jason R. Bunting will join the event to discuss the spring legislative session, share updates from Springfield, and answer...

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Tipsword, Balkema, and Bunting host Facebook Live Town Hall on July 21

By McLean County Times | Jul 7, 2025

State Representative Tipsword will participate in a Facebook Live Town Hall alongside State Senator Chris Balkema and State Representative Jason R. Bunting.

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Facebook live town hall with Sen. Balkema and Rep. Tipsword on July 21

By McLean County Times | Jul 7, 2025

State Representative Dennis Tipsword and State Senator Chris Balkema will host a Facebook Live End of Session Town Hall.

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Livingston County collects $138,145 in Countywide Sales Tax in May

By J. V. Ramos | Jul 5, 2025

In May, Livingston County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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McLean County residents pay $844,700 in Countywide Sales Tax in May

By J. V. Ramos | Jul 4, 2025

In May, McLean County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Illinois expands online licensure; new laws and health measures announced

By McLean County Times | Jul 4, 2025

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has announced the addition of 18 more professions to its online licensing system, CORE.