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Illinois State honors 22 student-athletes at December commencement

By McLean County Times | Dec 12, 2024

A total of 22 student-athletes from Illinois State University are set to receive their degrees this Saturday, marking the culmination of their academic efforts during the Fall 2024 semester.

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Illinois assault weapons ban remains pending appeal

By McLean County Times | Dec 12, 2024

Democrats' firearms ban will remain in effect for the time being, pending a federal appeals court's consideration of full arguments regarding a recent lower court decision that declared the ban unconstitutional.

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Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Saunemin Community Consolidated School District 438 in 2022-23 school year?

By McLean County Times | Dec 11, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 30% of the students in Saunemin Community Consolidated School District 438 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within McLean County in week ending Dec. 7?

By McLean County Times | Dec 11, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout McLean County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Dec. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout McLean County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending Dec. 7

By McLean County Times | Dec 11, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout McLean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Livingston County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Dec. 7

By McLean County Times | Dec 11, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Livingston County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Illinois faces challenges with coal plant closures and battery reliance

By McLean County Times | Dec 11, 2024

As coal plants in Illinois are being phased out, there is an increasing reliance on battery solutions to fill the energy gap.

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Illinois State softball reveals challenging schedule for upcoming season

By McLean County Times | Dec 11, 2024

Illinois State University's softball team has unveiled its 2025 schedule, which includes several games against high-profile teams and matches with seven squads that participated in the 2024 NCAA tournament.

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Illinois State baseball announces competitive schedule for upcoming season

By McLean County Times | Dec 11, 2024

The Illinois State baseball team has released its schedule for the 2025 season.

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Illinois Wesleyan athletes sweep CCIW weekly awards

By McLean County Times | Dec 11, 2024

For the first time in its history, the Illinois Wesleyan University men's track and field team has swept the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) weekly awards.

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Illinois State Athletics hosts inaugural Pediatric Cancer Game on January 5

By McLean County Times | Dec 11, 2024

The Illinois State athletic department is organizing its first Pediatric Cancer Game on January 5.

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Illinois Wesleyan's Imani Ogunribido named CCIW Field Athlete of the Week

By McLean County Times | Dec 11, 2024

Imani Ogunribido, a sophomore at Illinois Wesleyan University, has been recognized as the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Field Athlete of the Week.

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Illinois State athletes honored with MVFC scholar-athlete awards

By McLean County Times | Dec 11, 2024

Illinois State University's Ryan Gudaitis and Tommy Rittenhouse have been recognized for their academic achievements by being named to the 2024 All-Missouri Valley Football Conference Scholar-Athlete Team.

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LeRoy Community Unit School District 2: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2022-23 school year?

By McLean County Times | Dec 10, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 31.9% of the students in LeRoy Community Unit School District 2 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Livingston County: Cities registered 15 lawyers in good standing as of November

By McLean County Times | Dec 10, 2024

There were 15 lawyers in good standing in cities within Livingston County as of November.

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City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees met Dec. 9

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 10, 2024

City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees met Monday, Dec. 9

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Iroquois Economic Development Association hosts quarterly meeting at Shagbark Golf & Country Club

By McLean County Times | Dec 10, 2024

The Iroquois Economic Development Association held its quarterly meeting last week at the Shagbark Golf & Country Club.

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Illinois Wesleyan volleyball team ranks No.19 in final AVCA poll

By McLean County Times | Dec 10, 2024

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team has achieved a significant milestone by securing the 19th spot in the final American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) poll, as announced on December 10, 2024.

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Illinois State athletes earn MVC weekly honors after strong track and field performances

By McLean County Times | Dec 10, 2024

The Missouri Valley Conference has announced its initial Athlete of the Week selections for the 2024-25 season.

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Funding available for local fire department improvements

By McLean County Times | Dec 10, 2024

Local fire departments have an opportunity to apply for grant funding aimed at rehabilitating or constructing fire stations.