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Illinois faces challenges from fallen trooper tribute to corruption trial

A state trooper in Illinois, Trooper Corey Thompsen, lost his life in a traffic accident last Friday.

Illinois Wesleyan favored to win CCIW men’s basketball title again

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's basketball team is predicted to defend its title in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) according to the annual preseason coaches poll released on October 25.

FOIA Request Sent to City of Bloomington Finance Department Regarding Sales Tax Data on October 25, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the City of Bloomington Finance Department regarding sales tax data on October 25, 2024.

OPINION: On the Issues: The Dangers of a Harris Presidency

By Carl J. Wenning | Oct 25, 2024

Every time I drive around Bloomington-Normal, I see yard signs promoting the election of Kamala Harris. I can’t help but ask myself, “What do Democrats see in this candidate?”

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within McLean County in week ending Oct. 19?

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout McLean County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Oct. 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Livingston County in September compared to previous month

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Livingston County in September compared to the previous month.

Illinois Wesleyan hosts annual Halloween Invite swim meet

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's and women's swimming and diving teams are preparing for their annual Halloween Invite. The event will take place on Saturday, October 26, at Fort Natatorium, with the first event scheduled to start at 1 p.m.

Illinois Wesleyan women’s soccer to host Carroll on Senior Day

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's soccer team is preparing to face Carroll University in a College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin match on Saturday, October 26.

Illinois state falls to Missouri state but secures MVC tournament spot

Illinois State University's women's soccer team faced a narrow defeat against Missouri State on Thursday night. The game, held at Adelaide Street Field in Normal, Illinois, ended with a 1-0 victory for Missouri State.

Illinois State volleyball gears up for matches against UIC and Valparaiso

Illinois State University's volleyball team is preparing for a challenging weekend on the road. The Redbirds will face off against the UIC Flames in Chicago, Illinois, on Friday and then travel to Valparaiso, Indiana, to play against the Valparaiso Beacons on Saturday. The match against UIC is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT, while the game at Valparaiso will start at 5 p.m. CT.

Jessica Jolly named MVC Golfer of the Week after strong performance

Illinois State University's freshman golfer, Jessica Jolly, has been recognized as the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Golfer of the Week following her performance at The Clash at Boulder Creek. This is Jolly's first time receiving this honor, making her the third Redbird to achieve this recognition during the fall season. Her teammates Jinyoung Yun and Morgan Jones previously shared the award after the Redbird Invitational.

Titan Fall Lacrosse League returns to Tucci Stadium for 2024 season

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's lacrosse Titan Fall Lacrosse League is set to return to Tucci Stadium for the 2024 fall season. The player draft, recently concluded by Beans LC and 309 Sports, has set the stage for the upcoming games.

Illinois Wesleyan hosts volleyball classic after securing championship share

After securing a share of the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Regular Season Championship, the Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team is set to host the IWU Classic this weekend. The event will take place at the Shirk Center in Bloomington, Illinois, with matches scheduled for Friday and Saturday.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Livingston County in week ending Oct. 19

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Livingston County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Livingston County in week ending Oct. 19?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Livingston County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Illinois Wesleyan men's basketball ranked in D3hoops preseason top-25

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's basketball team will begin the 2024-25 season ranked 16th in the D3hoops.com Preseason Top-25, as announced on October 23. The team received 233 points and is the only representative from the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin to make it into the top-25 rankings.

Eva Reyes earns MVC Diver of the Week after strong performance

Senior diver Eva Reyes has been honored as the Diver of the Week by the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC), following her impressive performance during a recent competition hosted by Illinois State against Ohio University.

Rep. Tipsword attends legislative breakfast hosted by Illinois Credit Union League

Thank you to the Illinois Credit Union League for inviting Representative Tipsword to its Bloomington Chapter Legislative Breakfast. The event highlighted the importance of credit unions in House District 105.

Illinois Wesleyan women's soccer team defeated by North Central College