Ridgeview

The Trump administration said Thursday it had launched an investigation in District 87, Ridgeview, and 34 other Illinois school districts to “to determine whether they have included sexual orientation and gender ideology content in any class for grades pre-K-12.”

Ridgeview High School in Colfax hosted conference rivals Flanagan-Cornell for a Midday Madness event combining sports and student safety.

The McLean County treasurer’s office plans to mail updated tax bills next week to property owners in two school districts where tax rates were incorrectly calculated.

The parents of a student with Down Syndrome nominated Andrea Nunamaker and Brent Harms for the award.

Illinois State Board of Education released a report Friday detailing where counties fall in meeting state requirements for youth mental health screening in schools. McLean County seems to be doing well.

The Bloomington-Normal Sports Commission recognized the top athletes and teams from Bloomington-Normal and surrounding area during its annual banquet.

Three rural school districts in McLean County will take part in a pilot program to offer behavioral counseling through Carle BroMenn Medical Center.

UPDATED 3:30 p.m. | A Ridgeview music teacher was charged Thursday with sexually assaulting at least two former high school students—including one girl…