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On the Issues: Gun Violence

By Carl Wenning | Dec 18, 2023

In the wake of all-too-common mass shootings, many members of our society have pleaded that we need to do something to control gun violence. As a conservative, I agree. But, as a conservative, I also realize that we shouldn’t let our emotions run away with us in the present situation. We need a well-reasoned response, not an emotional reaction.

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Report: At Normal Community West High School, Black student rule-breaking rate notably exceeds that of white students

By McLean County Times | Dec 18, 2023

Black students, constituting 12.6% or 200 of Normal Community West High School's total student population of 1,590, accounted for 287 out of the 792 total suspensions (36.2%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging roughly 1.4 suspensions per student, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Desi Anderson, candidate for State Representative of House District 91, Illinois said ‘When businesses are successful our communities reap the benefits’

By McLean County Times | Dec 18, 2023

Desi Anderson, a candidate for the House District 91 State Representative, has expressed her enthusiasm for the recent collaboration between Rivian and AT&T.

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Rep. Bunting to Host Traveling Office Hours in Gibson City and Gilman

By McLean County Times | Dec 18, 2023

Rep. Bunting will be hosting Traveling Office Hours events in Ford and Iroquois County on Tuesday, December 19. These events will bring the services of the district office directly to the residents' hometowns.The first event will take place at Tea and Grounds at the Railside Golf Course in Gibson City. Rep. Bunting will be available from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. to address any concerns or questions that the community may have.In the afternoon, Rep. Bunting will be at the Gathering in Gilman. The event will be held at 931 S. Crescent Street from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. This will...

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Bipartisan Nuclear Power Bill Signed Into Law, Gun Ban Injunction Denied, Crisis Pregnancy Center Law Struck Down, and More

By McLean County Times | Dec 18, 2023

A new bipartisan nuclear power plant bill has been signed into law in Illinois. The new law, known as Public Act 103-584, applies to small modular reactors that do not generate enough heat to breach containment. This development is seen as crucial for ensuring future energy reliability and affordability as the state transitions away from coal and other carbon-related energy sources. The bill, named HB 2473, went through an extensive process of discussion and debate, with concerns addressed through negotiations and the inclusion of new safety and security language.In other...

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Town of Normal Town Council met Oct. 16

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 18, 2023

Town of Normal Town Council met Monday, Oct. 16

Village of Heyworth Board of Trustees met Nov. 16

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 18, 2023

Village of Heyworth Board of Trustees met Thursday, Nov. 16

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Myles Foster, former Brooks High School standout, played on Sunday, December 17 in NCAA D1 game

By McLean County Times | Dec 18, 2023

The Illinois State Redbirds won 75-65 in their NCAA D1 game against the North Dakota State Bison on Sunday, December 17.

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On Sunday, December 17, former Deerfield High School standout Brandon Lieb’s college team won in an NCAA D1 game

By McLean County Times | Dec 18, 2023

The game took place in Normal, Illinois.

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Ty Pence, former St. Joseph-ogden High School standout, played on Sunday, December 17 in NCAA D1 game

By McLean County Times | Dec 18, 2023

The Illinois State Redbirds won 75-65 in their NCAA D1 game against the North Dakota State Bison on Sunday, December 17.

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On Sunday, December 17, former Louisa County High School standout Malachi Poindexter’s college team won in an NCAA D1 game

By McLean County Times | Dec 18, 2023

The Illinois State Redbirds won 75-65 in their NCAA D1 game against the North Dakota State Bison on Sunday, December 17.

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On Sunday, December 17, Normal University High School standout Ty Blake competed in NCAA D1 game

By McLean County Times | Dec 18, 2023

The Illinois State Redbirds won 75-65 in their NCAA D1 game against the North Dakota State Bison on Sunday, December 17.

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St. Charles Preparatory School standout Chase Walker’s college team won in NCAA D1 game on Sunday, December 17

By McLean County Times | Dec 18, 2023

The game took place in Normal, Illinois.

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On Sunday, December 17, De Pere High School standout Johnny Kinziger competed in NCAA D1 game

By McLean County Times | Dec 18, 2023

The Illinois State Redbirds won 75-65 in their NCAA D1 game against the North Dakota State Bison on Sunday, December 17.

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On Sunday, December 17, former Chaminade College Prep School standout Luke Kasubke’s college team won in an NCAA D1 game

By McLean County Times | Dec 18, 2023

The Illinois State Redbirds won 75-65 in their NCAA D1 game against the North Dakota State Bison on Sunday, December 17.

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On Sunday, December 17, former Bolingbrook High School standout Darius Burford’s college team won in an NCAA D1 game

By McLean County Times | Dec 18, 2023

The Illinois State Redbirds won 75-65 in their NCAA D1 game against the North Dakota State Bison on Sunday, December 17.

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Eau Claire North High School standout Dalton Banks’ college team won in NCAA D1 game on Sunday, December 17

By McLean County Times | Dec 18, 2023

The game took place in Normal, Illinois.

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Kendall Lewis, former Shiloh High School standout, played on Sunday, December 17 in NCAA D1 game

By McLean County Times | Dec 18, 2023

The game took place in Normal, Illinois.

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Grand View Christian High School standout Harouna Sissoko’s college team won in NCAA D1 game on Sunday, December 17

By McLean County Times | Dec 18, 2023

The Illinois State Redbirds won 75-65 in their NCAA D1 game against the North Dakota State Bison on Sunday, December 17.

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On Sunday, December 17, former Guilford High School standout Nik Stadelman’s college team won in an NCAA D1 game

By McLean County Times | Dec 18, 2023

The game took place in Normal, Illinois.