McLean County Times

The truancy rate at Prairie Central Primary East rose to 2 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a McLean County Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Ridgeview High School reports 3% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Ridgeview High School fell to 3 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a McLean County Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

71.4 percent of Flanagan-Cornell teachers stay put; average earns $47,490 per year

More than 71.4 percent of teachers stay at Flanagan-Cornell High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

How much revenue has Prairie Central CUSD 8 received from state taxpayers?

The subsidy Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8 received through state taxes decreased 30.5 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a McLean County Times analysis of public schools data.

School discipline: Which McLean County districts reported the most violence-related suspensions?

Dwight Common School District 232, Bloomington School District 87 and Flanagan-Cornell District 74 reported the highest rate of students suspended for reasons related to violence during the 2016-17 school year in McLean County

From Chambana Sun

Leadership in Springfield sending Illinois into 'zombie bankruptcy,' Caulkins says

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Dan Caulkins laments too many lawmakers in Springfield have turned the act of deceiving voters about taxes into an art form.

Woodland High School reports 3% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Woodland High School rose to 3 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a McLean County Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Towanda Elementary School reports 0.0% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Towanda Elementary School stayed flat at 0.0 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a McLean County Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

How much revenue has Pontiac Twp HSD 90 received from state taxpayers?

The subsidy Pontiac Township High School District 90 received through state taxes decreased 34.9 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a McLean County Times analysis of public schools data.

82.6 percent of Ridgeview teachers stay put; average earns $54,005 per year

More than 82.6 percent of teachers stay at Ridgeview High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

How much revenue has Pontiac CCSD 429 received from state taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 27, 2018

The subsidy Pontiac Community Consolidated School District 429 received through state taxes decreased 15 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a McLean County Times analysis of public schools data.

Flanagan Elementary School reports 0.0% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 27, 2018

The truancy rate at Flanagan Elementary School stayed flat at 0.0 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a McLean County Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

55.6 percent of Prairie Central Primary East teachers stay put; average earns $58,841 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 27, 2018

More than 55.6 percent of teachers stay at Prairie Central Primary East year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

MCLEAN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Recreational Marijuana And The Business Community

Conversations surrounding the legalization of recreational marijuana have become more and more commonplace over the last couple of years – with many lining up on both sides of the issue.

MCLEAN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: LRS Web Solutions Adds New Account Executive to Team

Cori Mose has joined the growing staff of LRS® Web Solutions as an Account Executive.

LE ROY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Turkey Trot Registration!

Download and print the form below to fill out and turn in Please put shirt sizes in notes and comments on check out.

CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF ILLINOIS BLOOMINGTON: What You Need to Know About AFM

There has been increased attention to a rise in the number of cases of acute flaccid myelitis in recent weeks, with more than 100 confirmed or suspected cases in 22 states reported so far this year, including two cases treated at OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois in Peoria, along with a third suspected case.

CITY OF LEXINGTON: New Water Treatment Plant

Congratulations to our Water Superintendent Billy DuBois and Lexington’s new Water Treatment Plant.

CITY OF LEXINGTON: Halloween Party