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News from April 2024

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across McLean County in week ending Apr. 20

By McLean County Times | Apr 22, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout McLean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 64.8% of McLean County County’s student body in 2021-22 school year

By McLean County Times | Apr 21, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 64.8% of students enrolled in McLean County County school districts identified as white.

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Illinois State seeks improvement after tough MVC Championship opening round

By McLean County Times | Apr 21, 2024

The Illinois State men's golf team faced a challenging start at the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Championship, with their top four golfers finishing just one stroke apart in the opening round. The team now needs strong performances on Monday and Tuesday to defend their title as MVC Champions.

Redbirds clinch series victory against Indiana State

By McLean County Times | Apr 21, 2024

The Redbirds secured a series victory over Indiana State, winning two consecutive games after losing the first one. This victory brings their season record to 19-27 and their conference play record to 13-8.

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Illinois State suffers defeat against Indiana State in series finale

By McLean County Times | Apr 21, 2024

Illinois State faced a tough loss against Indiana State, concluding their series with an 11-1 defeat on Sunday at Duffy Bass Field. The Redbirds, now holding a record of 20-17 overall and 8-7 in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC), saw freshman Matthew Donnison pitch 2.1 innings in relief, achieving four strikeouts and conceding two walks.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in McLean County in week ending Apr. 20?

By McLean County Times | Apr 21, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout McLean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Illinois Wesleyan triumphs over Carthage with decisive victory

By McLean County Times | Apr 21, 2024

The Illinois Wesleyan University baseball team secured a significant victory against Carthage College on Sunday, April 21, in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The Titans achieved a 13-3 win by amassing fifteen hits, which moved them into a tie for first place with North Park in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin standings. With this result, Illinois Wesleyan improved their record to 21-9 overall and 10-3 in conference play. Meanwhile, Carthage fell to 20-9 overall and 8-5 in CCIW games.

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Illinois Wesleyan softball sweeps doubleheader against North Park

By McLean County Times | Apr 21, 2024

The Illinois Wesleyan University softball team achieved a decisive sweep against North Park University on Sunday, April 21, at Inspiration Field in Bloomington, Illinois. The Titans claimed both games of the doubleheader with scores of 8-0 and 13-4, respectively. This victory improved their overall record to 21-8 and boosted their standing in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin to 8-2. Meanwhile, North Park's record fell to 9-21 overall and 4-6 in conference play.

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Illinois State women’s tennis team secures sixth straight win against Missouri State

By McLean County Times | Apr 21, 2024

The Illinois State women's tennis team concluded their 2024 regular season with a victory over Missouri State, finishing with a score of 5-2. The match took place on Sunday at the Gregory Street Courts in Normal, Illinois. This win marked the sixth consecutive victory for the Redbirds, bringing their overall record to 16-6 and their conference record to 7-1.

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Which former McLean County Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22?

By McLean County Times | Apr 21, 2024

These former McLean County Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22.

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There were 4,484 white students enrolled in Livingston County County schools in 2021-22 school year

By McLean County Times | Apr 20, 2024

In Livingston County County schools, 4,484 white students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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2021-22 School Year: Average school administrator earns 28.2% more than teachers in Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8

By McLean County Times | Apr 20, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8 was $79,314 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $61,852, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Home sales during week ending April 13 in McLean County

By McLean County Times | Apr 20, 2024

There were 34 reported residential sales in McLean County in the week ending April 13, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Illinois State prepares to defend MVC golf title at Porto Cima

By McLean County Times | Apr 20, 2024

The Illinois State men's golf team is preparing to defend its 2023 Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) title. The team aims to become the first in nearly ten years to win consecutive MVC Championships. This year's event will be held at The Club at Porto Cima in Sunrise Beach, Missouri, from April 21 to April 23.

Illinois State track teams excel at Gibson Invitational and LSU Gold Alumni

By McLean County Times | Apr 20, 2024

The Illinois State track and field teams concluded their participation in two separate events with commendable performances. At the Gibson Invitational in Terre Haute, Indiana, they achieved 16 personal bests. Simultaneously, another group of athletes competed at the LSU Gold Alumni meet in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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Illinois Wesleyan wins Take Back the Night Challenge in Decatur

By McLean County Times | Apr 20, 2024

In Decatur, Illinois, the Illinois Wesleyan University men's golf team secured a victory at the Take Back the Night Challenge on April 20. The team achieved a final round score of 283 at the South Side Country Club course, finishing with a total of 570 for the weekend.

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Illinois Wesleyan women's golf wins third title this season

By McLean County Times | Apr 20, 2024

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's golf team claimed victory at the UW-Whitewater Spring Fling, marking their third tournament win of the season. The event took place on Saturday, April 20, at the Riverside Golf Course in Janesville, Wisconsin. The Titans finished with a 36-hole total of 628, leading by a significant 16-stroke margin.

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Redbirds secure victory over Indiana State with strong offensive performance

By McLean County Times | Apr 20, 2024

The Redbirds secured a 9-4 win against Indiana State in the second game of their three-game series in Terre Haute. This victory brings the Redbirds' season record to 18-27 and 12-8 in conference play.

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Illinois Wesleyan sweeps Carthage College with strong performances

By McLean County Times | Apr 20, 2024

The Illinois Wesleyan University softball team secured a sweep against Carthage College in Bloomington, Illinois, on April 20. The Titans achieved a dominant victory in the first game with a 12-0 win in five innings and completed the sweep with a 6-1 triumph in the second game.

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Indiana State defeats Illinois State with strong performance

By McLean County Times | Apr 20, 2024

Illinois State faced a challenging game against Indiana State, ending with a 10-1 loss at Duffy Bass Field. The match, part of the Stuff The Duff 2024 event, attracted 1,064 spectators.