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Illinois Wesleyan men’s soccer remains unbeaten after draw with Illinois College

By D. C. Rapp | Sep 17, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's soccer team played to a 1-1 draw against Illinois College on Wednesday at Neis Field in Bloomington, maintaining their unbeaten record at 5-0-2.

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Illinois State names Duffy Bass Field press box after alumnus Rich Olson

By D. C. Rapp | Sep 17, 2025

Illinois State University Athletics has announced that the press box at Duffy Bass Field will be named the Rich Olson Press Box.

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Illinois Wesleyan’s Liza Wiley named CCIW offensive player of the week

By D. C. Rapp | Sep 16, 2025

Illinois Wesleyan University sophomore Liza Wiley has been named the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Offensive Player of the Week, according to an announcement from the league office on Tuesday, September 16.

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National Voter Registration Day highlights importance of civic participation

By D. C. Rapp | Sep 16, 2025

National Voter Registration Day serves as a reminder of the importance of participating in elections by ensuring voter registration is current.

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Illinois Wesleyan women’s soccer seeks fourth straight win at Westminster

By D. C. Rapp | Sep 16, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's soccer team will continue its road schedule with a match against Westminster College (Mo.) on Wednesday, September 17.

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Crabtree earns CCIW runner of the week after record-breaking race

By D. C. Rapp | Sep 16, 2025

Illinois Wesleyan University senior runner Crabtree has been named the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Runner of the Week, according to an announcement from the league office on Tuesday, September 16.

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Illinois State’s Maldonado and Pope receive weekly Missouri Valley Football Conference honors

By D. C. Rapp | Sep 16, 2025

Illinois State University football players Matt Maldonado and Jake Pope received weekly honors from the Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) following their performances in Week 2.

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Illinois State women’s golf finishes sixth at Redbird Invitational

By D. C. Rapp | Sep 16, 2025

The Illinois State women's golf team improved its standing on the final day of the 2025 Redbird Invitational, moving up two places to finish in a tie for sixth at Weibring Golf Club.

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Illinois State football maintains top-five national ranking after win over Eastern Illinois

By D. C. Rapp | Sep 15, 2025

Illinois State University’s football team, the Redbirds, has held its position at No. 4 in the AFCA FCS Coaches Poll following a recent 42-30 victory over Eastern Illinois.

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Balkema addresses violence against political figures; updates on immigration enforcement and community programs

By D. C. Rapp | Sep 15, 2025

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was killed during an attack at an outdoor event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.

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Illinois Wesleyan men's golf wins Wrigglesworth Invitational; sweeps top two spots

By D. C. Rapp | Sep 15, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's golf team won the Wrigglesworth Invitational at Eau Claire Country Club in Wisconsin on Monday.

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Illinois Wesleyan men’s soccer defeats Kalamazoo College in home opener

By D. C. Rapp | Sep 13, 2025

Illinois Wesleyan University's men's soccer team secured a 1-0 win against Kalamazoo College in their home opener at Neis Field on Saturday, September 13.

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Illinois opens applications for $6 million small equipment grants for emergency services

By D. C. Rapp | Sep 12, 2025

The Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has opened the application period for its Small Equipment Grant Program.

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Illinois Wesleyan women’s tennis prepares for road test at Augustana

By D. C. Rapp | Sep 11, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's tennis team will play its first away match of the season against Augustana College on Saturday, September 13.

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Free paper shredding event set for Saturday in Streator

By D. C. Rapp | Sep 10, 2025

Illinois State Representative Jason Bunting is hosting a free paper shredding event in Streator on Saturday.

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Daniel Smazil scores twice as Illinois Wesleyan defeats Blackburn College

By D. C. Rapp | Sep 10, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's soccer team secured a 4-1 victory over Blackburn College on Wednesday, September 10, at the Blackburn Soccer Fields in Carlinville, Illinois.

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Balkema appointed to legislative audit commission overseeing state agency accountability

By D. C. Rapp | Sep 9, 2025

State Senator Chris Balkema (R-Channahon) has been appointed to the Legislative Audit Commission, a bipartisan group composed of members from both the Illinois Senate and House of Representatives.

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Illinois Wesleyan women’s soccer set to face Monmouth College at home

By D. C. Rapp | Sep 9, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's soccer team will host Monmouth College at Neis Field on Wednesday, September 10, with the match scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Illinois Wesleyan recently earned its first win of the season in a game against...

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Illinois Wesleyan women’s volleyball travels to DePauw seeking seventh straight win

By D. C. Rapp | Sep 9, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team is set to travel to Greencastle, Indiana, for a non-conference match against DePauw University on Wednesday, September 10.

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Illinois Wesleyan women’s tennis to open conference play against North Central

By D. C. Rapp | Sep 9, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's tennis team is set to begin its Collegiate Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin season at home against North Central College.