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Hudson Drug Shop celebrates 75 years serving the Paxton community

Hudson Drug Shop in Paxton marked its 75th anniversary with a successful open house event yesterday.

By McLean County Times | Apr 2, 2025

McLean County: Medicaid dependency reached 1.4% in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 1.4% of income in McLean County, providing an average of $806 per capita to residents.

By McLean County Times | Apr 2, 2025

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Discussion on the importance of voting held at Watseka School District

By McLean County Times | Apr 1, 2025

On April 1, 2025, seniors at Iroquois County CUSD 9 in the Watseka School District resumed classes after Spring Break.

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Illinois State Trooper Day honors dedication and service

By McLean County Times | Apr 1, 2025

Every day, Illinois State Troopers don their uniforms with the understanding that they will encounter unpredictable challenges as they strive to ensure the safety of others.

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Senator Balkema calls for community input and advances Route 66 centennial resolution

By McLean County Times | Mar 31, 2025

Senator Balkema has issued his weekly update, touching upon several legislative and community issues.

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IDOT announces $7.2 Million road project on Route 116 in Pontiac

By McLean County Times | Mar 28, 2025

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has initiated a road construction project on Route 116 through Pontiac.

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Illinois grapples with spending forecasts and legislative measures on multiple fronts

By McLean County Times | Mar 28, 2025

Earlier this week, a rally took place in Springfield at the State Capitol centered around the issue of abortion rights.

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Rep. Bunting addresses gun laws and legislative processes in update

By McLean County Times | Mar 28, 2025

Illinois State Representative Bunting recently provided an update on several legislative matters, highlighting efforts to challenge stringent gun laws, address gerrymandering through legal avenues, and criticize the legislative process in the...

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Resolution seeks to declare Route 66 centennial year

By McLean County Times | Mar 26, 2025

Senator Chris Balkema of Channahon has successfully advanced Senate Joint Resolution 12, a measure aimed at declaring 2026 as the Illinois Route 66 Centennial Year.

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Democrats advance controversial homeschool bill amid strong opposition

By McLean County Times | Mar 25, 2025

Last week, Democrats moved forward with the Homeschool Act in the House Education Policy Committee.

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Springfield hosts over 40 events in a busy week

By McLean County Times | Mar 24, 2025

I had a very busy and productive week in Springfield last week.

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Senator opposes township elimination; supports bills on sports fairness and trafficking

By McLean County Times | Mar 24, 2025

Senator Balkema has voiced opposition to Governor Pritzker's proposal to eliminate townships in Illinois.

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Livingston County: Income Maintenance made up 2.3% of total income in 2022

By McLean County Times | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.3% of income in Livingston County, providing an average of $1,312 per capita to residents.

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Illinois faces economic challenges amid legislative developments

By McLean County Times | Mar 21, 2025

Congratulations are in order for the Normal Metcalf 7th grade boys basketball team, who recently clinched the IESA state championship.

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Senator Balkema opposes Pritzker's township consolidation proposal

By McLean County Times | Mar 21, 2025

Senator Chris Balkema of Channahon held a press conference to express his concerns regarding Governor Pritzker's proposal to eliminate townships in Illinois.

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Illinois Republicans propose safety bills amid controversy over homeschool regulations

By McLean County Times | Mar 21, 2025

Illinois lawmakers are actively addressing public safety concerns, homeschooling regulations, and economic issues.

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Illinois Republicans propose legislation targeting human trafficking

By McLean County Times | Mar 20, 2025

House Republican lawmakers in Illinois have introduced legislative proposals aimed at addressing human trafficking, a pressing issue given the state's ranking among the top ten nationwide for such cases.