Tri-Valley

Rules regarding cell phone use in school varies by district, and sometimes even by school, across McLean County. The Illinois Senate has passed a bill aimed at ending phone use during class instruction.

The new sales tax takes effect July 1. Earning around 53% of the vote, the referendum was one of several factors contributing to an increased voter turnout compared to previous municipal elections.

Schools could use the extra cash to fund mental health resources, upgrade and maintain facilities or lessen community property taxes.

The Tri-Valley school district has seven candidates who have filed to run for school board for the April 1, 2025 election. The deadline to file is the close of business Monday.

Bloomington teacher and longtime Chicago White Sox fan Destinee Feliciano will sing the national anthem at a White Sox game.

Tri-Valley schools in Downs have found a new superintendent. Tri-Valley plans to name its high school principal, Ben Derges, to the district's top job at its next meeting in January.

David Mouser will be the next superintendent of Bloomington Public Schools, according to District 87 Board President Mark Wylie. Mouser will replace Barry Reilly when Reilly retires in July 2022.

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