Republican state Rep. Dan Caulkins (Decatur) expressed his disdain for government overreach in a March 15 press release highlighting some of the latest developments in Springfield.

Of the 109 students attending Lexington Junior High School in 2018, 34.5 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 30 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

The Illinois Family Institute is partnering with several other pro-life organizations to hold the Pro-life Rally and Lobby Day Wednesday at the state capitol.

State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) argues that everything about Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s early tenure in Springfield sends the wrong message for the state.

Of the 255 students attending Lexington Elementary School in 2018, 49.1 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 42 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

City of Pontiac City Council met Monday, March 11.

City of Pontiac Finance Committee met Monday, March 11.

McLean County Executive Committee met Tuesday, March 12.

McLean County Board of Committees will meet at 5:05 p.m. Tuesday, March 19.

City of Pontiac City of Pontiac Planning & Zoning Board met Monday, March 11.

City of Pontiac Public Library Board of Trustees met Monday, March 11.

City of Fairbury Police Negotiating Committee met Friday, March 15.

City of Bloomington Committee of the Whole will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, March 18.

McLean County Administrator Search Committee met Thursday, March 14.

McLean County Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 19.

Of the 109 students attending Leroy Junior High School in 2018, 32.4 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 42.9 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

National Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2019 is observed Monday February 25 through Sunday March 3, with a goal of educating and helping those living with an eating disorder, as well as friends and family members who want to help.

The City of Chenoa is now accepting applications for part-time mowers.

Ok Folks; the Spring Scholarship Auction has officially started!

The Red Carpet Corridor celebrates and promotes the small towns located along Historic Rt 66 from Joliet to Towanda.