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FOIA request sent to McLean County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025

FOIA Request to McLean County regarding tax relief requests for veterans with disabilities on June 10, 2025.

By McLean County Times | Jun 10, 2025

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Senator Balkema hosts open house for new district office in Dwight

Senator Chris Balkema will host an open house event tomorrow morning to mark the opening of his district office in Dwight.

By McLean County Times | Jun 10, 2025

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FOIA request sent to Livingston County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025

By McLean County Times | Jun 10, 2025

FOIA Request to Livingston County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.

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House Republicans urge Democrats to support Illinois farmers

By McLean County Times | Jun 9, 2025

Representative Jason R. Bunting, a member of the House Republican caucus and one of seven farmers in the group, has voiced his concerns regarding what he perceives as a lack of action from House Democrats in addressing the needs of Illinois farm...

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Petition launched against proposed tax hikes in Illinois

By McLean County Times | Jun 9, 2025

The Illinois General Assembly has concluded its spring session, and concerns have been raised about the state's budget growth under Governor JB Pritzker.

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Illinois legislature passes largest budget amid controversy

By McLean County Times | Jun 6, 2025

The Illinois House recently passed a record-setting budget proposed by Governor Pritzker, amounting to $55.2 billion.

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Rep. Tipsword addresses budget process issues amid district updates

By McLean County Times | Jun 6, 2025

We are excited to invite you to join us for a series of open houses on Wednesday, June 11!

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Biodiesel and renewable diesel reach new milestone in U.S. fuel supply

By McLean County Times | Jun 3, 2025

Following significant growth in recent years, biodiesel and renewable diesel now constitute 9% of the diesel fuel supply in the United States, surpassing 5 billion gallons for the first time since 2024.

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Summer reading program encourages young readers with an ice cream party incentive

By McLean County Times | Jun 2, 2025

This summer, a reading program is being sponsored for students in kindergarten through fifth grade.

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Illinois passes record budget amid criticism

By McLean County Times | Jun 2, 2025

The recent response to a question about fairness in girls' sports has sparked significant discussion.

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Route 66 centennial declared; local champions celebrated

By McLean County Times | Jun 1, 2025

This week, Representative Dennis Tipsword presented Senate Joint Resolution 12 on the House Floor, marking 2026 as the Illinois Route 66 Centennial Year.

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Senator Balkema criticizes new statewide delivery tax for Chicago transit bailout

By McLean County Times | Jun 1, 2025

State Senator Chris Balkema has expressed strong opposition to a newly approved bill that introduces a $1.50 delivery tax on nearly all online orders.

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Tipsword criticizes FY 2026 Illinois state budget passage

By McLean County Times | Jun 1, 2025

State Representative Dennis Tipsword of Metamora has expressed his concerns following the approval of the fiscal year 2026 state budget.

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Senator Balkema criticizes Illinois' record $55 billion budget

By McLean County Times | Jun 1, 2025

State Senator Chris Balkema from Channahon expressed his concerns following the passage of Illinois' largest budget in history, amounting to over $55 billion.

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Illinois House nears end of spring session with unresolved budget issues

By McLean County Times | May 30, 2025

The Illinois House of Representatives is approaching the final hours of its spring session with several unresolved issues, including discussions around the Governor's proposed budget and potential tax increases.

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Livingston County residents paid 31st-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during 2024

By McLean County Times | May 29, 2025

Livingston County residents paid approximately $6.7 million in sales taxes, the 31st highest total paid per county in 2024.

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Bloomington residents paid 9th-largest sum in sales taxes per municipality in Illinois during 2024

By McLean County Times | May 29, 2025

Bloomington residents paid just under $51.1 million in sales taxes, the ninth highest total paid per municipality in 2024.

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McLean County responsible for 24th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during 2024

By McLean County Times | May 28, 2025

McLean County residents paid just over $9.1 million in sales taxes, the 24th highest total paid per county in 2024.

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Prairie State sales taxes: Normal residents paid 17th-largest sum per municipality in 2024

By McLean County Times | May 28, 2025

Normal residents paid just under $36.3 million in sales taxes, the 17th highest total paid per municipality in 2024.

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Illinois marks Route 66 centennial with commemorative events in 2026

By McLean County Times | May 28, 2025

Yesterday, on the House Floor, a significant step was taken towards celebrating a historic milestone.