McLean County Times

Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8 in 2021-22 school year?

By McLean County Times | Dec 29, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 31.5% of Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Village of Cullom Board of Trustees met Oct. 24

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 29, 2023

Village of Cullom Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Oct. 24

McLean County Pollution Control Committee met Nov. 29

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 29, 2023

McLean County Pollution Control Committee met Wednesday, Nov. 29

Did LeRoy Community Unit School District 2 students succeed or flounder in their 2021-22 school year Math tests?

By McLean County Times | Dec 28, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 33.9% of LeRoy Community Unit School District 2 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

From Macon Reporter

Deering: ‘When liberal activists in government virtue signal instead of enforcing immigration laws, this is what you get’

By Macon Reporter | 1 year ago

Regan Deering, a Republican candidate for the 88th House District, has expressed concerns on social media about the increasing influx of non-citizen migrants in Illinois.

Today is Pledge of Allegiance Day

By McLean County Times | Dec 28, 2023

Today, on Pledge of Allegiance Day, we commemorate the adoption of the pledge by Congress in 1945. First published in 1892, the pledge serves as a reminder of our nation's core values of freedom and liberty.The Pledge of Allegiance has become an integral part of American culture, recited daily in schools and at public events. It serves as a symbol of unity and loyalty to our country. The words of the pledge have been ingrained in the hearts and minds of generations of Americans."I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for...

City of Bloomington City Council met Oct. 23

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 28, 2023

City of Bloomington City Council met Monday, Oct. 23

City of Chenoa City Council met Nov. 28

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 28, 2023

City of Chenoa City Council met Tuesday, Nov. 28

Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Lexington Community Unit School District 7 in 2021-22 school year?

By McLean County Times | Dec 27, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 34.4% of Lexington Community Unit School District 7 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

New Year's Day 2024 to Bring 300 New State Laws, Including Gun Registration and Minimum Wage Increase

By McLean County Times | Dec 27, 2023

New Year's Day 2024 will usher in a series of new state laws across Illinois, covering a wide range of issues. Representative Tipsword highlighted some of the key changes that will take effect on January 1, including gun registration rules, minimum wage increases, and new protections against fentanyl overdose.Regarding gun registration, despite ongoing legal challenges, gun owners in Illinois are required to register firearms and ammunition listed under the new law by the January 1 deadline. The Illinois State Police has been tasked with creating rules for the...

Village of Heyworth Board of Trustees met Oct. 19

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 27, 2023

Village of Heyworth Board of Trustees met Thursday, Oct. 19

McLean County Emergency Telephone System Board met Nov. 28

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 27, 2023

McLean County Emergency Telephone System Board met Tuesday, Nov. 28

McLean County collects $1.1 million in County Sales Tax in 2022

By McLean County Times | Dec 26, 2023

In 2022, McLean County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

36.5% of Saunemin Community Consolidated School District 438 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2021-22 school year

By McLean County Times | Dec 26, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 36.5% of Saunemin Community Consolidated School District 438 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

House District 91 candidate Anderson: ‘You can bring life changing HOPE to kiddos in need this Christmas season’

By McLean County Times | Dec 26, 2023

Desi Anderson, a candidate for the House District 91 State Representative, is urging the community to bring life-changing hope to children in need this Christmas season through a campaign by All God’s Children International (AGCI).

OPINION: On the Issues: Illegal Immigration

By Carl Wenning | Dec 26, 2023

I attended a Sunday morning church service on a recent cruise returning from Europe.

Village of Cullom Board of Trustees met November 28

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Dec 26, 2023

Village of Cullom Board of Trustees met 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 28.

Le Roy Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education met Oct. 16

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 26, 2023

Le Roy Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education met Monday, Oct. 16

Village of Dwight Board of Trustees met Nov. 27

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 26, 2023

Village of Dwight Board of Trustees met Monday, Nov. 27

Did Heyworth Community Unit School District 4 students succeed or flounder in their 2021-22 school year ELA tests?

By McLean County Times | Dec 25, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 38.7% of Heyworth Community Unit School District 4 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.