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Illinois struggles with legislation and economic challenges

By McLean County Times | Apr 18, 2025

Caterpillar's Pontiac facility recently celebrated its 100th anniversary, with the local community expressing gratitude for its contributions since its establishment in 1978.

Illinois Wesleyan men's tennis aims for win over North Central

By McLean County Times | Apr 18, 2025

Illinois Wesleyan University's men's tennis team is preparing for its final regular-season away match.

Illinois State golfers earn weekly honors in the Missouri Valley Conference

By McLean County Times | Apr 18, 2025

The Illinois State golf team's players, Will Troy and TJ Barger, have both been named the Missouri Valley Conference Golfer of the Week.

Illinois Wesleyan softball team scores two victories against Wheaton College

By McLean County Times | Apr 18, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University softball team secured two victories against Wheaton College in recent College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin action.

Illinois State falls to Bradley in close series opener

By McLean County Times | Apr 18, 2025

The Illinois State baseball team began their series against Bradley with a narrow defeat, losing 6-5 at Duffy Bass Field.

Q4 2024 Recap: 1 parolee from Livingston County convicted of a sex crime set for supervised release

By McLean County Times | Apr 17, 2025

There was one offender convicted of a sex crime living in Livingston County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the McLean County Times.

City of Fairbury City Council met April 16

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 17, 2025

City of Fairbury City Council met Wednesday, April 16

Golden Prairie Public Library District Board of Trustees met April 16

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 17, 2025

Golden Prairie Public Library District Board of Trustees met Wednesday, April 16

McLean County Unit School District 5 Board of Education met April 16

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 17, 2025

McLean County Unit School District 5 Board of Education met Wednesday, April 16

Illinois Wesleyan's softball team to host Wheaton and Elmhurst this weekend

By McLean County Times | Apr 17, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University softball team is gearing up for an important weekend as they play host to Wheaton College and Elmhurst University.

Illinois State to face Bradley in adjusted MVC series schedule

By McLean County Times | Apr 17, 2025

Illinois State University is preparing for their upcoming three-game baseball series against Bradley University this weekend.

Illinois Wesleyan to face Wheaton in baseball series this weekend

By McLean County Times | Apr 17, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University baseball team is set to face Wheaton College in a College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin series this weekend.

Redbirds secure win against Missouri State in series opener

By McLean County Times | Apr 17, 2025

NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State secured an 8-4 victory against Missouri State on Thursday night in the first game of a three-game series, held at Marian Kneer Stadium.

Illinois State women's tennis to host Belmont in regular season finale

By McLean County Times | Apr 17, 2025

The Illinois State women's tennis team is set to conclude their regular season with a match against Belmont inside the Evergreen Racquet Club in Bloomington on Friday, April 18.

Lauren Huber positions seventh after day one at Gibson Invitational heptathlon

By McLean County Times | Apr 17, 2025

Illinois Wesleyan University's senior, Lauren Huber, is positioned seventh in the heptathlon after the first day of events at the Gibson Invitational, hosted by Indiana State University in Terre Haute, Indiana.

Senior license bill passes Illinois House; homeschooling bill delayed amid opposition

By McLean County Times | Apr 17, 2025

A recent legislative update from Representative Bunting highlighted several key issues and events from Springfield.

Reed and Baig achieve top-10 marks at Bryan Clay Invitational

By McLean County Times | Apr 17, 2025

The Illinois State track and field team concluded its participation in the Bryan Clay Invitational at Cougar Athletic Stadium in Azusa, California, on Thursday evening.

Illinois State players receive 2025 All-Summit League honors ahead of championships

By McLean County Times | Apr 17, 2025

A pair of Illinois State men's tennis players were recognized with 2025 All-Summit League selections on Thursday, ahead of the upcoming Summit League Tennis Championships in Denver, Colorado.

2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in McLean County?

By McLean County Times | Apr 16, 2025

There were 174 offenders released on parole during 2024 that live in McLean County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by McLean County Times.