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McLean County proposes a $150.4 million budget and expects a 20-year-low tax rate

McLean County's fiscal 2027 budget would total $150.4 million and could bring a historic property tax rate reduction. The proposal also faces a significant increase in health insurance contributions for staff.

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$150.4 millionproposed McLean County budget for fiscal 2027

The county expects its tax rate to hit a 20-year low.

Source: The Pantagraph

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McLean County budget would cut tax rate to a 20-year low

Plus, Normal West hosts Pekin on Friday in the IHSA playoffs.

The TLDR

  1. McLean County proposes a $150.4 million budget for fiscal 2027
  2. Voting this year? An old signature can slow you down
  3. Normal West hosts Pekin Friday in the IHSA second round
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