McLean County Times

CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF ILLINOIS BLOOMINGTON: Be Smart When Clearing Old Man Winter’s Snow

By Press release submission | Jan 25, 2019

The Midwest is still digging out of a major winter storm that hit in early January, with another storm – and the snow that comes with it – on track for this weekend.

CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF ILLINOIS BLOOMINGTON: E-cig Education

By Press release submission | Jan 25, 2019

It began with one invitation from a school seeking to provide their students a medical perspective to the dangers of using E-cigarettes, or vaping.

CITY OF LEXINGTON: 7th grade basketball team on Regional Championship

By Press release submission | Jan 25, 2019

Congratulations to the Lexington 7th grade basketball team on their Regional Championship!!!!

CITY OF LEXINGTON: 7th Annual Children's Ball

By Press release submission | Jan 25, 2019

Ticket information will be sent home next week

CITY OF CHENOA: Rapidly Falling Temperatures Causing Potential Flash Freeze

By Press release submission | Jan 25, 2019

With heavy rain overnight in central/northeastern Illinois and rapidly falling temperatures moving in, we expect roads may freeze up rather quickly this morning.

CITY OF CHENOA: First Severe Winter Wave Of Numerous Tomorrow Night

By Press release submission | Jan 25, 2019

Dangerous wind chills are expected tomorrow night.

CITY OF BLOOMINGTON: W. Wood St Between Oak And Lee St Will Be Closed

By Press release submission | Jan 25, 2019

Effective immediately, W. Wood St Between Oak And Lee St will be closed for water repairs.

CITY OF BLOOMINGTON: Connect Transit To Offer Bus Warming Station Thursday Evening And Friday Evening At Downtown Bloomington Transfer Center

By Press release submission | Jan 25, 2019

Connect Transit has partnered with the McLean County Health Department and will be offering a bus warming station on Thursday, January 24th and Friday, January 25th at the Downtown Bloomington Transfer Center.

CITY OF LEROY: Tomorrow is Recycling Pickup Day

By Press release submission | Jan 25, 2019

Some of you have noticed the special request on the 2019 recycling schedule that says “Please bag your recycling material.” This is NOT required.

From North Cook News

ISRA director expects new legislature to introduce multiple anti-gun measures

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Richard Pearson, executive director of the Illinois State Rifle Association, is warning members that he believes Senate Bill 107, aimed at banning “assault weapons,” will not be the last attack on legal gun owners.

Bloomington Public Library Board met January 16

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 25, 2019

Bloomington Public Library Board met Wednesday, Jan. 16.

City of Pontiac City Council met January 22

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 25, 2019

City of Pontiac City Council met Tuesday, Jan. 22.

City of Lexington City Council met January 14

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 25, 2019

City of Lexington City Council met Monday, Jan. 14.

City of Lexington City Council will meet January 28

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 25, 2019

City of Lexington City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28.

City of Chenoa City Council met January 14

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 25, 2019

City of Chenoa City Council met Monday, Jan. 14.

McLean County Emergency Telephone System Board met January 22

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 25, 2019

McLean County Emergency Telephone System Board met Tuesday, Jan. 22.

McLean County Board met January 15

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 25, 2019

McLean County Board met Tuesday, Jan. 15.

Statewide test results: 86 percent of Ridgeview Junior students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 25, 2019

About 14 percent of Ridgeview Junior High School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 86 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: 62 percent of Evans Junior failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 25, 2019

About 38 percent of Evans Junior High School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 62 percent of students failed.

89.8 percent of Lexington teachers stay put; average earns $53,869.63 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 25, 2019

More than 89.8 percent of teachers stay at Lexington Elementary School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.