Former state school employee Karen Stauffer, who retired in November 2017, saved $121,506 toward a pension over 19 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Nancy Neild, who retired in November 2017, saved $133,968 toward a pension over 30 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Nat Pope, who retired in November 2017, saved $114,052 toward a pension over 13 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Victoria Huffman, who retired in November 2017, saved $6,940 toward a pension over 7 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Lisa Morgan, who retired in November 2017, saved $21,654 toward a pension over 7 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Kathleen Roetzer, who retired in November 2017, saved $18,194 toward a pension over 13 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Carol Deblaey, who retired in November 2017, saved $36,873 toward a pension over 20 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Seven offenders released on parole in July live in Illinois zip code 61701, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by McLean County Times.

Thirteen offenders released on parole in July live in Illinois zip code 61764, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

Five offenders released on parole in July live in Illinois zip code 61704, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by McLean County Times.

Gov. Bruce Rauner recently welcomed the creation of up to 500 new jobs over the next 10 years in Hudson, thanks to a deal that will see Canadian manufacturer Brandt taking over a former Kongskilde plant.

Pontiac City Council met at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4.

Academic results data released recently reveals 58 percent of Towanda Elementary School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

One offender released on parole in July lives in Illinois zip code 61770, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by McLean County Times.

About 60 percent of Towanda Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 40 percent of students failed.

About 56 percent of Towanda Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 44 percent of students failed.

About 73 percent of Tri-Valley Middle School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 27 percent of students failed.

About 60 percent of Tri-Valley Middle School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 40 percent of students failed.

Academic results data released recently reveals 66 percent of Tri-Valley Middle School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

Two offenders released on parole in July live in Illinois zip code 61705, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by McLean County Times.