McLean County Times

Town of Normal Town Council met Monday, May 20

Village of Heyworth Board of Trustees met May 16

Village of Heyworth Board of Trustees met Thursday, May 16

McLean County Unit School District 5 Board of Education met April 17

McLean County Unit School District 5 Board of Education met Wednesday, April 17

McLean County Board met May 16

McLean County Board met Thursday, May 16

City of Pontiac Planning & Zoning Board met May 13

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 22, 2024

City of Pontiac Planning & Zoning Board met 4:30 p.m. Monday, May 13.

Illinois Wesleyan athletes to compete in NCAA outdoor track championships

A trio of athletes from Illinois Wesleyan University is set to compete in the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The event, scheduled for May 23-25 at Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium, will feature sophomore Evan Lowder, junior Carlyssa King, and freshman Imani Ogunribido.

Rep. Bunting welcomes Logan Brummel to serve as House Page for a Day

Rep. Bunting welcomed Logan Brummel to the Illinois House on Wednesday, where he served as a House Page for a Day. Brummel, from Pontiac, is an upcoming sophomore at Iowa State University, majoring in agronomy and agricultural business.

NCAA women’s golf championship second round halted due to darkness

The second round of the NCAA Division III Women's Golf National Championship faced suspension due to darkness on Wednesday, May 22. The event, held in Nicholasville, Kentucky, saw the Illinois Wesleyan University women's golf team among the 23 teams competing. The day was marked by two interruptions and delays caused by lightning before play was halted at approximately 7:45 p.m. ET.

Amiri Buchanan advances to NCAA Championships after strong performance

Senior athlete Amiri Buchanan has secured a place in the NCAA Championships following his performance at the NCAA West Preliminary Round held in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Buchanan achieved a mark of 18.58 meters (60-11.50) in the shot put, placing him 12th overall and earning him a spot to compete at the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships scheduled for June 5-8 in Eugene, Oregon.

Illinois State falls to Evansville; prepares for elimination game

The Illinois State baseball team was defeated by Evansville, 17-6, in the MVC Tournament's second day at Charles H. Braun Stadium. The Redbirds, now with a record of 28-26, are set to play against the winner of Missouri State/Belmont on Thursday morning in an elimination game.

REAL ID deadline approaching for Illinois travelers

Travelers without a valid passport have less than one year to obtain a REAL ID through the Illinois Secretary of State's office.

Cheapest diesel in cities across McLean County in week ending May 18

The only price of diesel in cities throughout McLean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Livingston County in week ending May 18

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Livingston County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

Illinois Wesleyan women’s golf team starts strong in NCAA Championships

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's golf team began the NCAA Division III Women's Golf Championship with a strong performance. Competing at Keene Trace Golf Club's Keene Run course in Nicholasville, Kentucky, the team recorded an opening round score of 305 on the par-72, 5826-yard course. This result places them tied for third among 29 teams.

Illinois State athletes head to NCAA West Preliminary Round

The Illinois State track and field team is set to compete in the 2024 NCAA Division I West Preliminary Round, hosted at John McDonell Field on the University of Arkansas campus in Fayetteville. The event runs from May 22 to May 25, with men's events scheduled for Wednesday and Friday, and women's events on Thursday and Saturday.

Jaye Mack honored as Robert G. Bone Scholar at Illinois State University

Illinois State University has announced that gymnastics student-athlete Jaye Mack is among the 14 students selected as Robert G. Bone Scholars for the 2024-25 academic year. The Bone Scholarship, a prestigious university-wide honor, includes a monetary award and recognizes undergraduate students for their scholarly achievements and leadership in the community. Recipients will be introduced at a luncheon on October 6 and featured in a display at the Bone Student Center.

Illinois State prepares to face Evansville in MVC Tournament opener

The Illinois State baseball team is preparing to face Evansville in the 2024 Missouri Valley Conference Tournament. The game will take place on Wednesday at Charles H. Braun Stadium in Evansville, Indiana, starting at 9:00 a.m. CT. Fans can watch the match live on ESPN+ and follow live stats online.

Illinois Wesleyan trio honored by Women's Golf Coaches Association