Unit 5

Williams had already decided not to run for reelection and opted to resign when another board member moved into the same region as him.

Three McLean County school superintendents and the head of the Bloomington Career Academy [BCA] spoke on a panel at the annual State of Education event Friday.

As fertility rates decline nationwide, WGLT spoke to two healthcare professionals who serve McLean County women to see what trends they're seeing.

The County School Facilities Tax [CSFT] was passed by McLean County voters in April 2025, adding a 1% tax on goods like retail products, fuel and online purchases when it went into effect that July.

New makerspaces at both Unit 5 high schools will provide more opportunity for students to get hands-on technology experience.

The Unit 5 school board on Wednesday approved an agreement with Wight and Company for architectural services for new facilities for the early learning center and 18-22 year old transitional program.

History teachers at Normal West High School taught the facts and lessons of 9/11 to students Friday during the 25th anniversary.

Kristen Weikle said students may be having an easier time following phone expectations in year two of the district's policy limiting classroom use.

Unit 5 and Rivian are locked in a property-tax dispute that could cost the school district an estimated $6.8 million annually.

Documents obtained by WGLT show Rivian trying to make its case for why its Normal properties are significantly overvalued and overtaxed. Millions of tax dollars are at risk for Unit 5 schools and other local taxing bodies.