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Illinois hunters harvest over 54,000 deer in first firearm season weekend

By McLean County Times | Dec 2, 2024

Illinois hunters have successfully harvested over 54,000 deer during the first weekend of the firearm deer season.

National Special Education Day celebrates dedication of educators

By McLean County Times | Dec 2, 2024

Today marks National Special Education Day, a time to acknowledge the contributions of teachers, students, and families dedicated to providing educational opportunities for all students.

Brock Spack discusses playoff prospects ahead of UC Davis clash

By McLean County Times | Dec 2, 2024

Illinois State University’s football team, fresh from a victory over Southeast Missouri State, is set to face UC Davis in the second round of the playoffs.

Illinois Wesleyan ranks fifth in D3hoops.com's latest basketball poll

By McLean County Times | Dec 2, 2024

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's basketball team has been ranked fifth in the latest D3hoops.com Top-25 poll released on December 2, 2024.

Illinois Wesleyan set for wrestling dual against North Central

By McLean County Times | Dec 2, 2024

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's wrestling team is preparing for a College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin dual against North Central College.

Illinois State players receive top honors from Missouri Valley Football Conference

By McLean County Times | Dec 2, 2024

Illinois State University saw two of its football players, Tye Niekamp and Keondre Jackson, earn First-Team honors in the Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) for their performances this season.

Knudsen and Washington honored by Missouri Valley Conference

By McLean County Times | Dec 2, 2024

Elyce Knudsen and Doneelah Washington have been recognized by the Missouri Valley Conference for their performances at the 2024 Gulf Coast Showcase in Fort Myers, Florida.

Livingston County collects $124,441 in Countywide Sales Tax in September

By McLean County Times | Dec 1, 2024

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

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across McLean County in week ending Nov. 23

By McLean County Times | Dec 1, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout McLean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2022-23 school year?

By McLean County Times | Dec 1, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 39% of the students in Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Q2 Recap: 11 parolees from McLean County convicted of property crimes set for supervised release

By McLean County Times | Dec 1, 2024

There were 11 offenders convicted of property crimes living in McLean County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the McLean County Times.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Livingston County in week ending Nov. 23?

By McLean County Times | Dec 1, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Livingston County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

McLean County houses 8 new registered sex offenders as of November 2024

By McLean County Times | Dec 1, 2024

There were eight new registered sex offenders living in McLean County in November 2024, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

Knudsen leads Illinois state to victory over New Mexico state

By McLean County Times | Dec 1, 2024

Illinois State women's basketball team secured a victory against New Mexico State in the Gulf Coast Showcase at Hertz Arena, Estero, Florida.

Which former McLean County Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Dec. 2?

By McLean County Times | Dec 1, 2024

These former McLean County Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Dec. 2.

2023 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Livingston County?

By McLean County Times | Nov 30, 2024

There were 40 offenders released on parole during 2023 that live in Livingston County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by McLean County Times.