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Test expectations: How many Odell Community Consolidated School District 435 students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By McLean County Times | May 6, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 83.8% of Odell Community Consolidated School District 435 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Rep. Tipsword promotes shopping locally during National Small Business Week

By McLean County Times | May 6, 2025

It is National Small Business Week, a time to encourage supporting local entrepreneurs.

Republicans urge hearing on Illinois energy policy amid rising electricity costs

By McLean County Times | May 6, 2025

Illinois residents are bracing for substantial energy price hikes this summer, as reported by the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO).

Illinois Wesleyan women’s tennis announces MVP and team awards

By McLean County Times | May 6, 2025

At the annual end-of-year banquet, the Illinois Wesleyan University women's tennis team announced its team awards and letter winners.

Illinois Wesleyan women's track rises to No.25 after championship success

By McLean County Times | May 6, 2025

Following a successful weekend at the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Championship, the Illinois Wesleyan University women's track and field team has advanced five positions to rank 25th in the United States Track and Field and Cross...

Morris and Robinson hit homers in Illinois State's loss to Northern Illinois

By McLean County Times | May 6, 2025

Senior Judah Morris and junior Shai Robinson hit home runs during Illinois State's 6-4 defeat against Northern Illinois at Ralph McKinzie Field on Tuesday.

Illinois State golfers face tough weather in NCAA Regionals

By McLean County Times | May 6, 2025

The Illinois State women's golf team faced challenging weather conditions during the NCAA Regionals in Columbus, Ohio.

Saunemin Elementary hosts successful career fair

By McLean County Times | May 6, 2025

It was a morning of engaging conversations at Saunemin Elementary School's Career Fair.

Illinois Wesleyan baseball team earns eight All-CCIW honors

By McLean County Times | May 6, 2025

After securing the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Regular Season Championship, the Illinois Wesleyan baseball team has been recognized with eight All-CCIW honors and one specialty award.

Illinois State achieves record-high single-year APR score in latest NCAA report

By McLean County Times | May 6, 2025

Illinois State University has achieved a notable milestone with its athletics program, securing a record-high single-year Academic Progress Rate (APR) score of 991, as revealed in the NCAA's latest Division I APR report.

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Which former McLean County Times area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 9?

By McLean County Times | May 6, 2025

These former McLean County Times area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 9.

Test expectations: How many Woodland Community Unit School District 5 students failed to meet ELA IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By McLean County Times | May 6, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 84.5% of Woodland Community Unit School District 5 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8 in 2023-24 school year?

By McLean County Times | May 5, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 24.7% of the students in Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.