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Illinois Wesleyan women’s tennis earns third straight sweep with win over Concordia Chicago

By D. C. Rapp | Oct 5, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's tennis team secured a 7-0 victory over Concordia University Chicago on Sunday, September 28 in River Forest, Illinois.

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Illinois Wesleyan women’s golf fifth after first round at TPC Wisconsin

By D. C. Rapp | Oct 5, 2025

Junior Nora Cerroni and sophomore Gigi Zera helped the Illinois Wesleyan University women's golf team secure fifth place after the opening round of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Fall Invite, held at TPC Wisconsin in Madison on Sunday.

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Sanz and Lindh win doubles title for Illinois State at Redbird Invitational

By D. C. Rapp | Oct 5, 2025

On Sunday, the Redbird Invitational concluded at the Gregory Street Courts in Normal, Illinois, with teams from across the Missouri Valley Conference competing.

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Illinois Wesleyan women’s soccer falls to Carthage College in conference opener

By D. C. Rapp | Oct 4, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's soccer team lost 7-2 to Carthage College in its first College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) match on Saturday, October 4, in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

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Illinois State men’s tennis opens Redbird Invitational with strong doubles and singles results

By D. C. Rapp | Oct 3, 2025

The Illinois State Redbirds men's tennis team had a strong showing on the first day of the Redbird Invitational, held at the Gregory Street Courts in Normal, Illinois.

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Rep. Tipsword shares updates on professional licensing, veto session, property taxes, grants

By D. C. Rapp | Oct 3, 2025

Illinois State Representative Dennis Tipsword Jr. has shared updates on several legislative and state initiatives in his recent e-newsletter.

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Illinois Wesleyan women's tennis defeats Carroll University in close conference match

By D. C. Rapp | Oct 3, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's tennis team secured a 4-3 victory over Carroll University in a College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) match held Friday, October 3, in Bloomington, Illinois.

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Illinois DOT unveils $50.6 billion statewide infrastructure plan for 2026-2031

By D. C. Rapp | Oct 3, 2025

The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced a six-year highway and infrastructure plan, known as the Rebuild Illinois Highway Improvement Program.

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Illinois State swimming opens season with breast cancer awareness meet against Quincy

By D. C. Rapp | Oct 2, 2025

Illinois State University's swimming and diving team will open its 2025-26 season with a meet against Quincy on Friday at Horton Pool.

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Illinois State men’s tennis to host annual Redbird Invitational this weekend

By D. C. Rapp | Oct 2, 2025

The Illinois State men's tennis team is preparing to host the annual Redbird Invitational at the Gregory Street Courts in Normal.

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Illinois Wesleyan women’s tennis prepares for conference matches against Carroll and Carthage

By D. C. Rapp | Oct 2, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's tennis team is set to resume College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) competition with two matches this weekend.

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Illinois State volleyball returns home for conference matches against UIC and Valparaiso

By D. C. Rapp | Oct 1, 2025

After splitting their opening weekend in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC), the Illinois State volleyball team will return to Normal for its 2025 home MVC opener.

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Illinois State Redbirds prepare for top-ranked North Dakota State matchup at Hancock Stadium

By D. C. Rapp | Oct 1, 2025

Illinois State University’s football team is set to face North Dakota State University in a top 10 Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) matchup on October 4, 2025.

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Illinois Wesleyan’s Sam Kedzior earns CCIW defensive player award after two shutouts

By D. C. Rapp | Sep 30, 2025

After posting two consecutive shutouts last week, Illinois Wesleyan University senior goalkeeper Sam Kedzior was named the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Defensive Player of the Week.

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Illinois Wesleyan women's volleyball prepares for conference matchup against North Park

By D. C. Rapp | Sep 30, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team, ranked eighth nationally, is set to play North Park University in a College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) match on Wednesday, October 1.

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Illinois Wesleyan athletes recap recent wins on Titan Table Talk

By D. C. Rapp | Sep 29, 2025

Each week, Titan Table Talk features conversations with Illinois Wesleyan University coaches and student-athletes.

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Illinois State’s Wenkers Wright named Campbell Trophy semifinalist for scholar-athletes

By D. C. Rapp | Sep 29, 2025

Illinois State University senior running back Wenkers Wright has been named a semifinalist for the 2025 William V. Campbell Trophy, which is considered college football's top scholar-athlete award.

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Illinois Wesleyan women’s volleyball reaches highest-ever national ranking at No. 7

By D. C. Rapp | Sep 29, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team has achieved its highest-ever ranking, coming in at No. 7 in the latest American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) poll.

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Shadwel Nkuba II named MVFC Newcomer of the Week after standout performance

By D. C. Rapp | Sep 29, 2025

Transfer defensive back Shadwel Nkuba II has been named the Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) Newcomer of the Week.

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Redbirds volleyball falls to Bradley in five-set match

By D. C. Rapp | Sep 27, 2025

The Illinois State volleyball team lost a close five-set match to Bradley in Peoria on Saturday evening.