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The teacher attendance rate in Cornell Community Consolidated School District 426 fell to 96.3% during the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Illinois Wesleyan volleyball hosts Augustana in CCIW quarterfinals

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - The Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team is set to face Augustana College in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Tournament Quarterfinals on Tuesday, November 7. The match will begin at 7 p.m. at the Shirk Center, with Illinois Wesleyan holding the No. 4 seed and Augustana as the fifth seed.

Illinois Wesleyan men's soccer to debut in NCAA tournament against University of Chicago

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's soccer team is set to participate in the NCAA Division III Tournament for the first time. The team secured their spot by winning the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin automatic bid on November 6, 2023. With a current record of 6-6-5, the Titans will compete against the University of Chicago, the reigning NCAA Division III National Champion, on Saturday, November 11, at 12 p.m. ET.

Illinois House of Representatives Convenes for Last Week of Veto Session

The Illinois House of Representatives is set to convene in Springfield this week for the final week of the veto session. With important legislative matters at stake, lawmakers are gearing up for intense floor and committee action.To ensure transparency and public engagement, the General Assembly website will be streaming live coverage of the proceedings. This will allow constituents to keep up with the latest developments and witness the decision-making process firsthand.As the week unfolds, the House will be in session each day, addressing a range of pressing issues....

Illinois Wesleyan volleyball players earn top honors in CCIW awards

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team received significant recognition in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin's postseason awards announced on November 6. Sophomore Taylor French was honored as the CCIW Offensive Player of the Year, while senior Faith Washko earned the title of CCIW Defensive Player of the Year. Both players were also named to the First Team All-CCIW. Senior Jordan Pierce secured a spot on the Second Team All-CCIW.

McLean County Unit School District 5 Board Policy Review Committee met Oct. 11

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 6, 2023

McLean County Unit School District 5 Board Policy Review Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 11

McLean County Finance Committee met Oct. 4

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 6, 2023

McLean County Finance Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 4

2021-22 School Year: Teacher attendance rate in Olympia Community Unit School District 16 rose to 99.2%

By McLean County Times | Nov 5, 2023

The teacher attendance rate in Olympia Community Unit School District 16 rose to 99.2% during the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Which former McLean County Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 6?

These former McLean County Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 6.

Rooks Creek Community Consolidated School District 425 reported 100% of teacher attendance during 2021-22 school year

The teacher attendance rate in Rooks Creek Community Consolidated School District 425 rose to 100% during the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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McLean County Times area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the McLean County Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Illinois Wesleyan wins first CCIW tournament title against Carthage

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's soccer team achieved a significant milestone by winning their first-ever College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Tournament Championship. The Titans, with a record of 6-6-5, secured the title by defeating Carthage College 3-2 in Kenosha, Wisconsin. This victory grants them an automatic berth to the NCAA Tournament.

Recent Livingston County home sales in week ending Oct. 28

There were three reported residential sales in Livingston County in the week ending Oct. 28, according to BlockShopper.com.

Week ending Oct. 28: McLean County home sales

There were 21 reported residential sales in McLean County in the week ending Oct. 28, according to BlockShopper.com.

Prairie State sales taxes: Bloomington residents paid 8th-largest sum in August

Bloomington residents paid $4.5 million in sales taxes, the eighth highest total paid per municipality in August.

Town of Normal Town Council met Sept. 5

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 4, 2023

Town of Normal Town Council met Tuesday, Sept. 5

Turner: 'The governor needs to be more focused on Illinois'

In a critique towards Gov. J.B. Pritzker's administration, Sally J. Turner, State Sen. of Illinois State Senate, Illinois General Assembly pointed out the governor's alleged lack of focus on state matters. The statement was made on Nov. 1st.

Rose: ‘Rather than thinking about America, governor, you should be here joining us and thinking about Illinois and how to solve our constituents’ problems’

In a heated statement, Illinois State Senator Chapin Rose criticized Gov. J.B. Pritzker's nationwide efforts and urged him to concentrate on resolving local issues. "We’re here today to THINK Illinois. As you know, over the last several weeks, the governor has been out gallivanting across the country talking about Think Big America, but here in Illinois, our constituents are hurting", said Rose on Nov. 1st.

Prairie State sales taxes: McLean County residents paid 20th-largest sum in August

McLean County residents paid $837,899 in sales taxes, the 20th highest total paid per county in August.

Illinois Wesleyan volleyball prepares for senior day against Aurora University