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Illinois State cross country teams earn top-four finishes at MVC Championships

By D. C. Rapp | Nov 7, 2025

The Illinois State Redbirds women's cross country team secured third place, while the men's team finished fourth at the Missouri Valley Conference Championships held in Evansville, Indiana, on Friday.

Ziegler leads Illinois State volleyball to sweep over Murray State

By D. C. Rapp | Nov 7, 2025

Illinois State University's volleyball team secured a straight-set victory over Murray State on Friday night, winning 25-16, 25-16, and 25-17.

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Illinois Wesleyan swim and dive teams travel to Monmouth Invite for season’s first road meet

By D. C. Rapp | Nov 7, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's and women's swimming and diving teams are set for their first away meet of the season at the Monmouth Invite, scheduled for Saturday, November 1.

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Illinois Wesleyan women’s volleyball defeats No. 5 Juniata on Senior Day

By D. C. Rapp | Nov 1, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team, ranked sixth nationally, secured a significant win over No. 5 Juniata College on Saturday, November 1, at the Shirk Center during the IWU Tournament III.

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Illinois Wesleyan women’s soccer places three on All-CCIW teams

By D. C. Rapp | Oct 31, 2025

Three members of the Illinois Wesleyan University women's soccer team have been named to the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) All-Conference Teams, according to an announcement from the league office on Friday, October 31.

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Illinois lawmakers approve late-night transit funding bill amid broader session actions

By D. C. Rapp | Oct 31, 2025

After a late-night legislative session, Illinois lawmakers approved an amended bill related to Chicago mass transit funding.

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Illinois Wesleyan cross country teams prepare for CCIW Championships in Rock Island

By D. C. Rapp | Oct 30, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's and women's cross country teams are preparing to compete in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Championships, which will be held on Saturday, November 1 at Saukie Golf Course in Rock...

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Illinois Wesleyan men’s soccer earns CCIW tournament semifinal spot with win over Millikin

By D. C. Rapp | Oct 29, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's soccer team secured the No. 2 seed in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Tournament after a 2-1 victory over Millikin University on Wednesday, October 29.

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Illinois Wesleyan men’s wrestling ranked tenth in CCIW preseason coaches poll

By D. C. Rapp | Oct 29, 2025

The College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) has announced its 2025-26 preseason men's wrestling coaches poll.

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Illinois Wesleyan men's soccer closes regular season at home against Millikin

By D. C. Rapp | Oct 28, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's soccer team is set to conclude its regular season with a home game against Millikin University on Wednesday, October 29 at Neis Field.

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Illinois Wesleyan women’s volleyball aims for consecutive CCIW titles against Carroll

By D. C. Rapp | Oct 28, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team is set to host Carroll University in a College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) match on Wednesday, October 29.

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Illinois State volleyball opens homestand with matchup against Bradley

By D. C. Rapp | Oct 27, 2025

The Illinois State volleyball team is set to begin a four-game homestand, starting with a match against Bradley on Tuesday at 6 p.m. in CEFCU Arena.

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Senator Chris Balkema raises concerns over proposed tax increases impacting working families

By D. C. Rapp | Oct 27, 2025

Illinois State Senator Chris Balkema has provided updates on several key issues affecting residents of the 53rd District in his latest weekly newsletter.

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Illinois State prepares for top-25 football matchup against South Dakota

By D. C. Rapp | Oct 26, 2025

Illinois State University's football team, ranked No. 18, is preparing for a key matchup against No. 21 South Dakota on October 25, 2025, at the DakotaDome in Vermillion, South Dakota.

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Illinois State Athletics inducts four into Percy Family Hall of Fame for 2025

By D. C. Rapp | Oct 26, 2025

The Illinois State Athletics Percy Family Hall of Fame welcomed its 2025 class during a ceremony at the Bone Student Center's Brown Ballroom on October 18, coinciding with Homecoming events at Illinois State University.

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Illinois State Redbirds fall to No. 17 Illinois in preseason exhibition

By D. C. Rapp | Oct 26, 2025

On Sunday, the Illinois State Redbirds men's basketball team played their first preseason exhibition game, facing the 17th-ranked University of Illinois in Champaign.

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Illinois State men’s golf holds second after first day at Flyer Invitational

By D. C. Rapp | Oct 26, 2025

The Illinois State men's golf team completed the first day of the Flyer Invitational in Kettering, Ohio, with a combined score of 575, placing them in second position as they head into the final round.

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Rep. Dennis Tipsword Jr. discusses district achievements and legislative priorities

By D. C. Rapp | Oct 24, 2025

State Representative Dennis Tipsword Jr. (R-Pontiac) shared updates from around Illinois’ 105th District in his latest newsletter, highlighting local achievements, legislative developments, and community resources.

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Medicare open enrollment help available for Illinois seniors

By D. C. Rapp | Oct 23, 2025

The Medicare open enrollment period for Illinois seniors began on October 15 and will continue until December 7.

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Illinois State soccer prepares to host Drake after extending unbeaten streak

By D. C. Rapp | Oct 22, 2025

Illinois State University's soccer team will face Drake University at Adelaide Street Field on Thursday, with the match scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+.