McLean County Times

CITY OF PONTIAC: Lifeguard Certification Class

By Press release submission | Feb 15, 2019

We will be hosting a lifeguard certification class March 15th - March 17th.

CITY OF LEXINGTON: New Full-Time Police Officer

By Press release submission | Feb 15, 2019

Introducing Lexington's newest Full-Time Officer, Officer Alexander Lorsbach.

CITY OF FAIRBURY: City Hall Closed In Observance of President's Day

By Press release submission | Feb 15, 2019

City Hall will be closed Monday, February 18th in observance of PRESIDENT'S DAY.

CITY OF CHENOA: Scam Alert - Nefarious Parties Are Sending Solicitations For Donations

By Press release submission | Feb 15, 2019

We have been advised nefarious parties are sending solicitations for donations which appear to come from the City of Chenoa.

CITY OF CHENOA: Business Survey

By Press release submission | Feb 15, 2019

Business Surveys went out in the mail last week.

From Prairie State Wire

Ideas Illinois chair: Legislators should release their own tax returns

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Greg Baise is desperately trying to make sense of all the tax madness.

Heyworth Elementary School scores 35.7% ELA proficiency, 33.9% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 15, 2019

Of the 551 students attending Heyworth Elementary School in 2018, 35.7 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 33.9 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Analysis: Pontiac-West Holliday administrators rank 557th in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 15, 2019

Administrators in Pontiac-West Holliday School District 105 earn an average of $92,443 per year, ranking 557th out of 864 districts in the state.

Top 11 Chenoa home sales for 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 15, 2019

A home buyer who paid $1,685,892 to purchase a home on Jan. 12 paid the top home sale price for Chenoa in 2018.

Wilmington home prices rise in January 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2019 in Wilmington rose by $63,000 while total sales decreased by 28.6%.

New Lenox home prices rise in January 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2019 in New Lenox rose by $19,000 while total sales decreased by 56.8%.

Crete (Will County) home prices rise in January 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2019 in Crete in Will County rose by $57,000 while total sales decreased by 57.1%.

Frankfort (Will County) home prices rise in January 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2019 in Frankfort in Will County rose by $32,000 while total sales remained unchanged with 21 homes sold.

Analysis: Ridgeview administrators rank 545th in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2019

Administrators in Ridgeview Community Unit School District 19 earn an average of $93,398 per year, ranking 545th out of 864 districts in the state.

Illinois General Assembly: How they voted on SB1

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2019

Illinois SB1 passed the state House on Feb. 14.

Illinois General Assembly: HJR13 Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2019

The following action was taken on Feb. 13 in the House on House bill HJR13 ("school cameras task force"): "Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee."

Top 13 Danvers home sales for 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2019

A home buyer who paid $350,000 to purchase a home on Jan. 16 paid the top home sale price for Danvers in 2018.

Tri-Valley Middle School scores 73.9% ELA proficiency, 62.3% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2019

Of the 363 students attending Tri-Valley Middle School in 2018, 73.9 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 62.3 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Tri-Valley Elementary School scores 65.4% ELA proficiency, 61.7% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 13, 2019

Of the 397 students attending Tri-Valley Elementary School in 2018, 65.4 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 61.7 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Crabill committee reports nearly $1K in contributions during fourth quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 13, 2019

Friends of Jeff Crabill, a candidate committee, reported receiving $1,000 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.