McLean County Times

Statewide test results: 93 percent of Cornell students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 19, 2018

About 7 percent of Cornell Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 93 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: 73 percent of Oakdale failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 19, 2018

About 27 percent of Oakdale Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and nearly three quarters of students failed.

Prairie Central High School reports 6% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 19, 2018

The truancy rate at Prairie Central High School rose to 6 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a McLean County Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 64 percent of Colene Hoose students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 18, 2018

About 36 percent of Colene Hoose Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 64 percent of students failed.

Grove Elementary School reports 3% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 18, 2018

The truancy rate at Grove Elementary School rose to 3 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a McLean County Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

1 Illinois offender paroled in zip code 61319 in 2nd quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 18, 2018

One offender released on parole during the second quarter lives near Illinois zip code 61319, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by McLean County Times.

90.7 percent of Parkside Jr teachers stay put; average earns $58,653.36 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 18, 2018

More than 90.7 percent of teachers stay at Parkside Jr High School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

90.7 percent of Chiddix Jr teachers stay put; average earns $58,653.36 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 18, 2018

More than 90.7 percent of teachers stay at Chiddix Jr High School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 68 percent of Dwight Common failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 18, 2018

About 32 percent of Dwight Common School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 68 percent of students failed.

Pontiac High School reports 3% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 18, 2018

The truancy rate at Pontiac High School rose to 3 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a McLean County Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Johnston committee reports nearly $2K in contributions during third quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 18, 2018

Friends of Elizabeth Johnston, a candidate committee, reported receiving $1,990 from July 1 through Sept. 30, according to its third quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Benjamin Elementary School reports 0.0% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 18, 2018

The truancy rate at Benjamin Elementary School fell to 0.0 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a McLean County Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Parkside Junior High School reports 8% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 17, 2018

The truancy rate at Parkside Junior High School rose to 8 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a McLean County Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 82 percent of Cornell failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 17, 2018

About 18 percent of Cornell Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 82 percent of students failed.

Chiddix Junior High School reports 6% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 17, 2018

The truancy rate at Chiddix Junior High School rose to 6 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a McLean County Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

90.7 percent of George Evans Junior teachers stay put; average earns $58,653.36 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 17, 2018

More than 90.7 percent of teachers stay at George Evans Junior High School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 66 percent of Chiddix Junior students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 17, 2018

About 34 percent of Chiddix Junior High School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 66 percent of students failed.

From Chambana Sun

Caulkins says Rauner not helping GOP cause

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

State Rep.-elect Dan Caulkins, a Republican who will represent the 101st District, is dismayed by Gov. Bruce Rauner's latest revelations.

6 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 61761 in 2nd quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 17, 2018

Six offenders released on parole during the second quarter live near Illinois zip code 61761, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by McLean County Times.

Richards committee reports nearly $6K in contributions during third quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 17, 2018

Friends of Nikita Richards, a candidate committee, reported receiving $5,620 from July 1 through Sept. 30, according to its third quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.