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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.

McLean County Emergency Telephone System Board met May 27

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 28, 2025

McLean County Emergency Telephone System Board met Tuesday, May 27

City of Chenoa City Council met May 27

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 28, 2025

City of Chenoa City Council met Tuesday, May 27

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.

Illinois State set to compete in Terry’s Chocolate ESPN Events Invitational

By McLean County Times | May 28, 2025

The tournament field for the 2025 Terry's Chocolate ESPN Events Invitational has been revealed.

Illinois Wesleyan's Jen Kuhn earns NFCA First Team All-America honors

By McLean County Times | May 28, 2025

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - The National Fastpitch Coaches Association announced its All-American teams during the NCAA Division III Softball National Championship banquet in Uptown Normal on May 28.

Mia Fiandaca to play in IWLCA Senior All-Star Game

By McLean County Times | May 28, 2025

Illinois Wesleyan University women's lacrosse senior Mia Fiandaca has been chosen to participate in the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) All-Star Game.

Illinois State track and field concludes first day at NCAA West First Round

By McLean County Times | May 28, 2025

The Illinois State track and field team concluded the first day of competition at the NCAA West First Round in College Station, Texas.

Illinois State baseball players honored on MVC Scholar-Athlete Team

By McLean County Times | May 28, 2025

Illinois State University has announced that three of its baseball players, Daniel Pacella, Tyrelle Chadwick, and Judah Morris, have been named to the 2025 MVC Scholar-Athlete Team.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Livingston County in week ending May 17?

By McLean County Times | May 28, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Livingston County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Saunemin Community Consolidated School District 438: How many students failed ELA test in 2023-24 school year?

By McLean County Times | May 27, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 55.1% of Saunemin Community Consolidated School District 438 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

City of Bloomington City Council met May 27

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 27, 2025

City of Bloomington City Council met Tuesday, May 27

City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees met May 27

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 27, 2025

City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees met Tuesday, May 27

Livingston County Boys & Girls Club opens new intergenerational center

By McLean County Times | May 27, 2025

The Boys & Girls Club of Livingston County is set to open its new Fairbury Center on June 2nd.

Illinois State athletes to compete in NCAA West First Round

By McLean County Times | May 27, 2025

The Illinois State track and field team is preparing to compete in the NCAA West First Round, which begins on Wednesday, May 28.

Illinois House offers live stream of closing spring session

By McLean County Times | May 27, 2025

The Illinois House is concluding its spring session this week, and the public can watch the proceedings live online.

Illinois Wesleyan softball players earn CSC academic all-district honors

By McLean County Times | May 27, 2025

Three Illinois Wesleyan University softball players have been recognized by the College Sports Communicators (CSC) as Academic All-District honorees.

Illinois State hires Dru Richardson as football defensive backs coach

By McLean County Times | May 27, 2025

ISU head coach Brock Spack has announced the hiring of Dru Richardson as an assistant coach for the Redbird Football team, focusing on defensive backs.