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McLean County Unified School District No. 5 Board of Education met Oct. 19

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 13, 2023

McLean County Unified School District No. 5 Board of Education met Wednesday, Oct. 19

City of Le Roy City Council met Oct. 17

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 13, 2023

City of Le Roy City Council met Monday, Oct. 17

NAIA NATIONAL SCHOLAR-ATHLETES FALL 2022 GSU NOMINATIONS

By Press release submission | Jan 12, 2023

Governors State University Men's and Women's Basketball Teams Had Four NAIA National Scholar-Athlete Fall 2022 Semester Nominations Each (3.50 GPA or Higher).

Redbirds Head Down I-74 to Face Braves Thursday

By Press release submission | Jan 12, 2023

After seeing a successful two-game road trip last weekend, Illinois State women's basketball (9-5, 3-1 MVC) is back on the road once more as they head down I-74 to face the Bradley Braves Thursday.

Ellen Gilbert to be Honored at NCAA Convention Thursday

By Press release submission | Jan 12, 2023

Former Illinois Wesleyan University standout swimmer Ellen Gilbert (Northbrook, Ill.-Glenbrook North) was named one of 30 semifinalists, one of 10 in Division III, for the NCAA's Woman of the Year award Thursday, Oct. 13.

Q4 2022 Recap: 14 parolees from McLean County convicted of property crimes set for release

By McLean County Times | Jan 12, 2023

There were 14 offenders convicted of property crimes living in McLean County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2022, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the McLean County Times.

Bryant blasts legislators for passing bill to 'raise their own pay in this economy'

By McLean County Times Report | Jan 12, 2023

In a Jan. 9 Facebook post, Sen. Terri Bryant reacted to the passage of a supplemental budget, saying it was "outrageous for legislators to raise their own pay".

Rezin: 'As an Illinois State Senator, I take the responsibility to protect all citizens seriously'

By McLean County Times Report | Jan 12, 2023

In a Jan. 10 Facebook post, Sen. Sue Rezin spoke out against House Bill 5471.

Normal Director of Public Works Otto optimistic about new trail project

By McLean County Times Report | Jan 12, 2023

At its Jan. 3 meeting, the Normal Town Council discussed a trail construction project and financing. Speaking about the project at length was the Director of Public Works, Ryan Otto.

City of Bloomington Committee of the Whole met Oct. 17

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 12, 2023

City of Bloomington Committee of the Whole met Monday, Oct. 17

Village of Heyworth Board of Trustees met Dec. 15

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 12, 2023

Village of Heyworth Board of Trustees met Thursday, Dec. 15

Forget Me Not Flowers is buying Beck’s Family Florist!

By Press release submission | Jan 12, 2023

Forget Me Not Flowers is expanding with the acquisition of Beck’s Family Florist as of January 3rd, 2023.

Munsell and Ferguson Residence Halls to Receive Major Renovations

By Press release submission | Jan 12, 2023

With generous support from alumni donors, the Illinois Wesleyan University Board of Trustees has approved major renovations to Munsell and Ferguson Halls.

Q4 2022 Recap: 1 parolee from McLean County convicted of homicide set for release

By McLean County Times | Jan 11, 2023

There was one offender convicted of homicide living in McLean County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2022, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the McLean County Times.

City of Pontiac City Council met Oct. 17

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 11, 2023

City of Pontiac City Council met Monday, Oct. 17

McLean County Board Committees met Dec. 15

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 11, 2023

McLean County Board Committees met Thursday, Dec. 15

Benchmarking Best Practices

By Press release submission | Jan 11, 2023

If everyone is facing the same prices, aren’t all farmers in the same economic position?

City Council Meeting on January 16

By Press release submission | Jan 11, 2023

City Council Meeting on January 16 at 7:00pm

Women's Hoops Clipped in OT at Claremont-Mudd-Scripps

By Press release submission | Jan 11, 2023

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's basketball team stumbled in overtime at Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Friday afternoon, Dec. 30, to close out the 2022 calendar year. The Titans (7-6) suffered a 79-77 setback, as the Athenas boosted their record to 7-3.