July, 2024 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Rep Bunting provides updates on education meetings and new high school exams

By McLean County Times | Jul 26, 2024

Rep. Bunting’s Springfield news update for July 26

Teacher retention rate in Livingston County around 89.9% per year

By McLean County Times | Jul 25, 2024

With an average salary of $61,000, 89.9% of teachers remain on their positions in Livingston County schools, according to the 2023 three-year average.

Five Illinois State golfers named to Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars list

By McLean County Times | Jul 25, 2024

Five Illinois State golfers – TJ Barger, Alex McCulla, Will Troy, Felix van Dijk, and Parker Wisdom – have been named to the 2023-24 Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar list for NCAA Division I.

IWU baseball team receives ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award

By McLean County Times | Jul 25, 2024

The Illinois Wesleyan University baseball team has been awarded the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Team Academic Excellence Award, as announced by the organization on Wednesday, July 24. This marks the fifth consecutive year that the IWU baseball team has received this honor.

Five Illinois Wesleyan golfers named Cobalt All-America scholars

By McLean County Times | Jul 25, 2024

The Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) announced the Cobalt All-America Scholars on Thursday, July 25. Five members of the Illinois Wesleyan University men's golf team were honored, tying for the second-most in NCAA Division III. The recipients include sophomores Juney Bai and Michael Spitzer, juniors Quinn Clifford and Griffin Pohl, and fifth-year Bobby Beaubien.

1 gas station in cities throughout Livingston County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending July 20

By McLean County Times | Jul 25, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Livingston County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Illinois State men’s tennis team honored by The Summit League

By McLean County Times | Jul 25, 2024

Several Illinois State men's tennis student-athletes have been recognized by The Summit League for their academic achievements. On Thursday, six Redbirds were named to the 2023-24 Commissioner's List of Academic Excellence, and eight were included in the 2023-24 Summit League Academic Honor Roll.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across McLean County in week ending July 20

By McLean County Times | Jul 25, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout McLean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Education advisory committee discusses key issues ahead of new school year

By McLean County Times | Jul 24, 2024

The Education Advisory Committee convened this morning, attracting significant participation both in person and virtually.

Illinois Wesleyan men's tennis team earns ITA Scholar-Athlete honors

By McLean County Times | Jul 24, 2024

Six members of the Illinois Wesleyan University men's tennis team have been recognized as Scholar-Athletes by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA), as announced on Wednesday, July 24. Additionally, the Titans received the All-Academic Team accolade.

CGFA report highlights Illinois' poor economic performance

By McLean County Times | Jul 24, 2024

A recent CGFA report outlines Illinois' poor economic performance compared to other states. "There's no reason our state should be lagging the nation in any of these metrics," the report states. "We have the power to change the trajectory of our state by reversing the bad public policies that drive people and job creators away from Illinois."

Illinois Wesleyan women’s tennis receives ITA scholar-athlete honors

By McLean County Times | Jul 24, 2024

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's tennis team has achieved recognition for academic excellence, with five players receiving the Intercollegiate Tennis Association's Scholar-Athlete honor.

Illinois Wesleyan women’s lacrosse secures multiple IWLCA academic awards

By McLean County Times | Jul 24, 2024

NORTHBOROUGH, Mass. - The Illinois Wesleyan University women's lacrosse team received four academic honors from the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA), as announced by the organization on Wednesday, July 24. Juniors Mia Fiandaca (St. Charles, Ill.-St. Charles North), Grace Spader (Bloomington, Ill.-Normal Community), and Avery Setzler (Bloomington, Ill.-Bloomington) were named to the IWLCA Academic Honor Roll for the first time in their careers, while the team earned Academic Squad honors.

Cheapest E15 gas in cities across McLean County in week ending July 20

By McLean County Times | Jul 23, 2024

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout McLean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Tyler Herron signs free agent deal with Tampa Bay Rays

By McLean County Times | Jul 23, 2024

Illinois State baseball junior Tyler Herron has signed a non-drafted free agent deal with the Tampa Bay Rays following the conclusion of the 2024 MLB Draft.

Three Illinois State football players named to East-West Shrine Bowl watch list

By McLean County Times | Jul 23, 2024

NORMAL, Ill. – A trio of Illinois State football players have been named to the East-West Shrine Bowl 1000 Watch List. Offensive lineman Hunter Zambrano, linebacker Amir Abdullah, and wide receiver Daniel Sobkowicz were recognized among some of the best draft-eligible players in the country.