McLean County Times

In the 2023-24 school year, 48.9% of Heyworth Community Unit School District 4 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Illinois House nears end of spring session with unresolved budget issues

The Illinois House of Representatives is approaching the final hours of its spring session with several unresolved issues, including discussions around the Governor's proposed budget and potential tax increases.

Illinois State concludes day three at NCAA West First Round

The Illinois State track and field team concluded its participation in the NCAA West First Round on Thursday evening in College Station, Texas.

Jen Kuhn honored with Rawlings Gold Glove Award

Illinois Wesleyan University softball shortstop Jen Kuhn has been recognized with the 2025 Rawlings Gold Glove Award, as announced by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association on May 29.

Livingston County residents paid 31st-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during 2024

Livingston County residents paid approximately $6.7 million in sales taxes, the 31st highest total paid per county in 2024.

Bloomington residents paid 9th-largest sum in sales taxes per municipality in Illinois during 2024

Bloomington residents paid just under $51.1 million in sales taxes, the ninth highest total paid per municipality in 2024.

1 gas station in cities throughout Livingston County had the cheapest E15 gas in week ending May 24

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Livingston County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Livingston County in week ending May 24?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Livingston County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Analysis: Odell Community Consolidated School District 435 administrators rank 52nd highest in state for average salary in 2024

Administrators in Odell Community Consolidated School District 435 earn an average of $150,000 per year, ranking 52nd highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Cornell Community Consolidated School District 426: How many students failed ELA test in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 52.9% of Cornell Community Consolidated School District 426 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Illinois State athlete sets new school record at NCAA West First Round

The Illinois State track and field team completed the first day of the NCAA West First Round in College Station, Texas.

Justin Gadomski receives D3Baseball.com Third-Team All-American honor

May 29, 2025 Senior Justin Gadomski from Schaumburg, Illinois, has been named a D3baseball.com Third-Team All-American.

Illinois State wins MVC All-Sports Championship for fifth time in six years

Illinois State University has secured the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) All-Sports Championship for the 2024-25 season, marking its fifth win in the last six years.

City of Fairbury City Council met May 7

City of Fairbury City Council met Wednesday, May 7

City of Pontiac Infrastructure Committee met April 30

City of Pontiac Infrastructure Committee met Wednesday, April 30

City of Pontiac Finance and Administration Committee met April 30

City of Pontiac Finance and Administration Committee met Wednesday, April 30

Town of Normal Planning Commission met May 8