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Illinois State Rep. Dennis Tipsword Jr.'s newsletter highlights senior expo and public safety efforts

By McLean County Times | Jul 25, 2025

Please join us at the upcoming Senior Expo in Pontiac on Wednesday, August 6.

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Senior Expo hosted by Rep. Tipsword and Sen. Balkema scheduled for August 6 in Pontiac

By McLean County Times | Jul 24, 2025

Please join the Senior Expo in Pontiac on August 6, hosted by Rep. Dennis Tipsword Jr. and Sen.

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Illinois Wesleyan baseball team earns academic excellence award for sixth consecutive year

By McLean County Times | Jul 24, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University baseball team has been honored with the American Baseball Coaches Association Team Academic Excellence Award.

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Illinois State soccer reveals schedule for upcoming season

By McLean County Times | Jul 23, 2025

Illinois State University has announced the schedule for its 2025 soccer season.

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Balkema and Tipsword invite residents to free senior expo in Pontiac

By McLean County Times | Jul 23, 2025

State Senator Chris Balkema and State Representative Dennis Tipsword are inviting residents of their districts to a Senior Expo.

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Illinois State's football stars named preseason FCS All-Americans by Stats Perform

By McLean County Times | Jul 22, 2025

As the 2025 college football season nears, six Illinois State University athletes have been recognized as preseason FCS All-Americans by Stats Perform.

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Illinois State completes gymnastics coaching staff with key appointments

By McLean County Times | Jul 22, 2025

Illinois State University's gymnastics program has announced the completion of its coaching staff under head coach Cassandra Ringer.

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Illinois Wesleyan athletes receive CSC Academic All-America honors

By McLean County Times | Jul 22, 2025

Illinois Wesleyan University has added three new names to its list of College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-America honorees.

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Shai Robinson from Illinois State picked by Minnesota Twins in MLB Draft

By McLean County Times | Jul 22, 2025

Illinois State baseball player Shai Robinson has been drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 10th round of the 2025 MLB Draft.

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Tyrelle Chadwick drafted by Colorado Rockies in MLB Draft

By McLean County Times | Jul 22, 2025

Redbird pitcher Tyrelle Chadwick has been selected by the Colorado Rockies in the 18th round of the MLB Draft, with an overall pick number of 527.

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Ford-Iroquois Farm Bureau hosts event connecting urban legislators with rural agriculture

By McLean County Times | Jul 22, 2025

Thank you to the Ford-Iroquois Farm Bureau for hosting the Adopted Legislator Event this month.

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Illinois Wesleyan adds first full-time assistant coach to women's soccer staff

By McLean County Times | Jul 22, 2025

Illinois Wesleyan University has announced the addition of Mustafa Bakirdan to its women's soccer coaching staff.

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Illinois announces surprise checks; new college admission rules unveiled

By McLean County Times | Jul 22, 2025

Up to 600,000 residents in Illinois are set to receive unexpected checks through the State Treasurer's I-Cash Enhanced Money Match Program.

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Illinois enacts new laws on insulin costs and opioid overdose prevention

By McLean County Times | Jul 22, 2025

With the start of July, several new state laws have been implemented in Illinois.

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Illinois State extends men’s golf coach Ray Kralis' contract after successive awards

By McLean County Times | Jul 22, 2025

Following three consecutive MVC Coach of the Year honors, Illinois State head men's golf coach Ray Kralis has signed a three-year contract extension.

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Illinois ranks last in financial transparency; electricity rates rise

By McLean County Times | Jul 21, 2025

Today, July 21, a live town hall will be held at 6:00 p.m. featuring State Representatives Dennis Tipsword and Jason R. Bunting.

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Illinois State football ranked fourth in MVFC preseason poll

By McLean County Times | Jul 21, 2025

The Illinois State football team has been ranked fourth in the Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) preseason poll.

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Rep. Tipsword hosts end-of-session town hall on Facebook Live tonight

By McLean County Times | Jul 21, 2025

Please join me for a Facebook Live End of Session Town Hall tonight, beginning at 6 p.m. Senator Chris Balkema and Rep. Jason R. Bunting will also be participating.

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Rep. Jason Bunting updates constituents on legislative activities and community events

By McLean County Times | Jul 18, 2025

I will be joining with Senator Chris Balkema and Representative Dennis Tipsword for a Facebook Live town hall on Monday night at 6 p.m. "We will be taking your questions and discussing the recently-concluded spring session of the Illinois General...

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Local initiatives spotlighted by Rep. Tipsword include centennial farm program

By McLean County Times | Jul 18, 2025

At a recent press conference in Pekin, Tazewell County Clerk John Ackerman and officials from the Illinois Department of Agriculture encouraged family-owned farms to register for the State of Illinois Centennial Farm Program.