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News from October 2023

Golden Prairie Public Library District Board of Trustees met Aug. 16

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 23, 2023

Golden Prairie Public Library District Board of Trustees met Wednesday, Aug. 16

Village of Heyworth Board of Trustees met Sept.19

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 23, 2023

Village of Heyworth Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Sept.19

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Which former McLean County Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 23?

By McLean County Times | Oct 21, 2023

These former McLean County Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 23.

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FDA conducted inspections of 3 companies in cities located in McLean County in Q3 2023

By McLean County Times | Oct 21, 2023

There were three companies in a city associated with McLean County that received three FDA inspections in the third quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Home sales in Livingston County in week ending Oct. 14

By McLean County Times | Oct 21, 2023

There were two reported residential sales in Livingston County in the week ending Oct. 14, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Weekly recap of McLean County home sales during week ending Oct. 14

By McLean County Times | Oct 21, 2023

There were 35 reported residential sales in McLean County in the week ending Oct. 14, according to BlockShopper.com.

Illinois Wesleyan men's soccer team defeated by North Central

By McLean County Times | Oct 21, 2023

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's soccer team faced a challenging match against North Central College, resulting in a 5-1 defeat on October 21, 2023. Despite the loss, IWU has secured a position in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Tournament.

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Illinois Wesleyan women's soccer concludes regular season with loss to North Central

By McLean County Times | Oct 21, 2023

BLOOMINGTON, Ill - The Illinois Wesleyan women's soccer team concluded their regular season with a 6-0 defeat against North Central College, the champions of the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Regular Season. The match took place on Saturday, October 21. The Titans currently have a record of 3-12-2 overall and 2-5-1 in the CCIW. Their chances of entering the CCIW tournament now depend on the results of upcoming league games on Wednesday.

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Illinois Wesleyan extends winning streak at Colby College tournament

By McLean County Times | Oct 21, 2023

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team extended their winning streak to four matches on Saturday, October 21, with victories over Colby College and Endicott College at the Colby College Tournament in Waterville, Maine. The Titans improved their season record to 11-12 by defeating Colby (15-6) in four sets and subsequently sweeping Endicott (9-11) in three sets.

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McLean County Times area weekly mass times

By McLean County Times | Oct 21, 2023

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

Village of Heyworth Board of Trustees met Aug. 17

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 21, 2023

Village of Heyworth Board of Trustees met Thursday, Aug. 17

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Median home valuation prices in McLean County fell to $194,000 in September 2023 compared to September 2022

By McLean County Times | Oct 20, 2023

In September 2023, the median sale price of a home in McLean County fell by $2,700 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 26.3%.

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Friday night football: where to see the Pontiac Indians and 13 other local football teams play today - Oct. 20

By McLean County Times | Oct 20, 2023

These teams from the McLean County Times coverage area are scheduled to play later today starting at 6 p.m.

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Veto Session, Gun Registration Rules, Harvest Visits, and More

By McLean County Times | Oct 20, 2023

The Illinois veto session is set to begin next Tuesday, October 24, and will last for two weeks. During this time, lawmakers will not only review Governor Pritzker's vetoes of bills from the spring session but also consider new legislative business. It is worth noting that any new legislation must be approved by a supermajority vote during the veto session, which means that minority Republicans could have a say in the process.The veto session calendar has been posted online by the Illinois House, and after a break for Halloween, the General Assembly will conclude its work...

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Illinois Wesleyan wins thrilling five-set match against Bowdoin

By McLean County Times | Oct 20, 2023

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team achieved a significant victory against Bowdoin College in a closely contested match on Friday evening, October 20, 2023. The Titans began strong by winning the first two sets with scores of 25-14 and 25-18. However, Bowdoin responded by taking the next two sets, 25-19 and 25-21, forcing a decisive fifth set. In this final set, Illinois Wesleyan emerged victorious with a score of 24-22, marking the highest score they have achieved in a fifth set in their program's history.

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Prosecutors Concerned About Elimination of Cash Bail in Illinois

By McLean County Times | Oct 20, 2023

Prosecutors in Illinois are expressing concerns about the recent elimination of cash bail for pre-trial release in the state. Illinois became the first state to implement this change a month ago, and the results so far have been worrisome. Defendants whom prosecutors believe should have been kept in jail for safety reasons are being released due to the absence of cash bail.One example involves a man with an extensive criminal record, including prison time, who was charged with attempting to break into his ex-girlfriend's house. Another case involves a repeat DUI offender...

Illinois Wesleyan men's soccer celebrates seniors against top-ranked North Central

By McLean County Times | Oct 20, 2023

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's soccer team is preparing to celebrate Senior Day on Saturday, October 21. The event will take place during their last regular season game against North Central College, ranked sixth nationally by the United Soccer Coaches. The match is scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m., with the senior day celebrations starting approximately ten minutes earlier.

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Illinois Wesleyan set to face North Central in women's soccer regular season finale

By McLean County Times | Oct 20, 2023

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's soccer team is preparing to host North Central College for their final regular season match. The game will take place on Saturday, October 21, at Neis Field with a kickoff time of 12 p.m.

McLean County Unit School District 5 Board of Education met Aug. 16

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 20, 2023

McLean County Unit School District 5 Board of Education met Wednesday, Aug. 16

City of Fairbury City Council met Aug. 16

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 20, 2023

City of Fairbury City Council met Wednesday, Aug. 16