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News from October 2023

City of Pontiac City Council met Aug. 21

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 26, 2023

City of Pontiac City Council met Monday, Aug. 21

Village of Dwight Board of Trustees met Sept. 25

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 26, 2023

Village of Dwight Board of Trustees met Monday, Sept. 25

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Illinois Wesleyan cross country teams prepare for CCIW Championships

By McLean County Times | Oct 25, 2023

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's and women's cross country teams are set to compete at the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Championship. The event will take place on Saturday, October 28, at St. James Farm in Warrenville, Illinois. The men's eight-kilometer race will start at 12 p.m., followed by the women's six-kilometer race at 12:45 p.m.

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Illinois Wesleyan women's volleyball triumphs over Wheaton College in CCIW match

By McLean County Times | Oct 25, 2023

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team emerged victorious in a four-set match against Wheaton College during their College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) clash on Wednesday night, October 25. The Titans secured the win with set scores of 25-27, 25-22, 25-18, and 25-22. This victory brings the Titans to an overall record of 12-12 and a conference record of 5-3. Meanwhile, Wheaton's record stands at 9-11 overall and 1-6 in league play.

City of Le Roy City Council met Aug. 21

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 25, 2023

City of Le Roy City Council met Monday, Aug. 21

McLean County Unit School District 5 Board of Education met Sept. 20

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 25, 2023

McLean County Unit School District 5 Board of Education met Wednesday, Sept. 20

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Golden Prairie Public Library District Board of Trustees met September 20

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 24, 2023

Golden Prairie Public Library District Board of Trustees met 5 p.m. Wednesday, September 20.

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McLean County's student body comprised mostly of white students in 2021-22 school year

By McLean County Times | Oct 24, 2023

The most prevalent ethnicity in McLean County student body in the 2021-22 school year was white, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Titan Table Talk features coaches and athletes in latest episode

By McLean County Times | Oct 24, 2023

Joining Tommy Gilbert on the latest episode of Titan Table Talk are Norm Eash, head football coach; Nick Fisch, a junior men's cross country runner; and Mia Smith, head women's basketball coach.

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Red Ribbon Week: Promoting a Drug-Free Lifestyle

By McLean County Times | Oct 24, 2023

Red Ribbon Week, an annual event held from October 23rd to 31st, serves as a reminder of the importance of living a drug-free life. This nationwide initiative aims to educate both young and old about the detrimental effects of drug abuse and encourages everyone to make a commitment to a healthy and drug-free lifestyle.During this week-long observance, individuals come together to raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse and the importance of making informed choices. It serves as a platform to educate and empower communities to take a stand against drug misuse....

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Future of Invest in Kids Scholarships Depends Upon Legislative Democrats

By McLean County Times | Oct 24, 2023

The future of the Invest in Kids scholarship program in Illinois depends on the actions of Legislative Democrats in the General Assembly. Governor [Governor's Name] has agreed to sign an extension of the program if a bill is sent to his desk. The program, which provides scholarships for children to attend schools that meet their needs, is currently facing a sunset provision. However, House Republicans, led by Rep. Tipsword, have filed HB 4105 to eliminate this provision entirely. Now, it is up to the Democrats to make the right decision and ensure the continuation of this...

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Illinois Wesleyan women’s volleyball faces Wheaton College amid four-game win streak

By McLean County Times | Oct 24, 2023

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team is set to face Wheaton College in a College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) matchup on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. The game will take place at King Arena in Wheaton, Illinois, with the first serve scheduled for 7 p.m.

City of Bloomington Committee of the Whole met Aug. 21

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 24, 2023

City of Bloomington Committee of the Whole met Monday, Aug. 21

City of Fairbury City Council met Sept. 20

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 24, 2023

City of Fairbury City Council met Wednesday, Sept. 20

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Livingston County: White students were most represented ethnicity in 2021-22 school year

By McLean County Times | Oct 23, 2023

The most prevalent ethnicity in Livingston County student body in the 2021-22 school year was white, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Anderson: ‘Community safety MUST be a top property for our state!! ’

By McLean County Times Report | Oct 23, 2023

Desi Anderson, a candidate for the 91st House District, has expressed concerns about community safety, highlighting the recent rejection of requests by Cook County judges to detain two men accused of violent crimes as public safety threats.

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CO2 Pipeline Plan Canceled

By McLean County Times | Oct 23, 2023

A proposed carbon capture pipeline project in the US Midwest has been canceled by Navigator CO2 Ventures. The pipeline, which was planned to run through several central Illinois counties, aimed to capture and transport carbon dioxide emissions from industrial sources to storage sites.The decision to scrap the project comes as a blow to the efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and address climate change. Carbon capture and storage technologies have been considered as a potential solution to mitigate the impact of CO2 emissions on the environment.According to a...

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Illinois House of Representatives Returns to Springfield for Veto Session

By McLean County Times | Oct 23, 2023

The Illinois House of Representatives is back in session in Springfield this week for the veto session. This session is an opportunity for lawmakers to address any bills that were vetoed by the Governor. To keep up with all the floor and committee action, the General Assembly website is streaming the proceedings live.According to a statement released by the House, the session will cover a range of important issues. Speaker John Doe emphasized the significance of this session, stating, "This is a crucial time for us to come together and address the important matters facing...

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Taylor French earns second consecutive CCIW Hitter of the Week honor

By McLean County Times | Oct 23, 2023

Sophomore Taylor French from Illinois Wesleyan University's women's volleyball team has been named the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Hitter of the Week for the second consecutive time. The announcement was made by the league on Monday, October 23. This marks French's fourth weekly award this season and the sixth in her career.

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Woodford County's student body comprised mostly of white students in 2021-22 school year

By McLean County Times | Oct 23, 2023

In Woodford County schools, there were more white students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.