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McLean County Times

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

McLean County Times Reports News

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Illinois Wesleyan cross country teams to compete at Augustana Interregional

By Y. A. Lund | Oct 16, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's and women's cross country teams are preparing to compete in the Augustana Interregional race in Rock Island, Illinois, on Saturday, October 18.

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Illinois State volleyball returns home for Homecoming weekend matches

By Y. A. Lund | Oct 16, 2025

After a weekend of away games, the Illinois State volleyball team is set to return to its home court for two matches during the university’s Homecoming Weekend.

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Illinois Wesleyan women's volleyball sweeps North Central to lead CCIW standings

By Y. A. Lund | Oct 15, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team secured a straight-set victory over North Central College at the Shirk Center on Wednesday, October 15.

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Illinois Wesleyan women’s tennis shuts out Elmhurst to close fall season

By D. H. Klein | Oct 15, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's tennis team ended its fall season with a 7-0 victory over Elmhurst University in a College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin match on Wednesday at the Evergreen Racquet Club in Bloomington, Illinois.

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Traffic pattern changes set for College Avenue and Landmark Drive on October 16

By A. F. Horst | Oct 15, 2025

Weather permitting, traffic patterns and lane closures will change at the intersection of College Avenue and Landmark Drive starting at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 16.

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Illinois Wesleyan women’s soccer records first CCIW win with shutout over Augustana

By D. C. Rapp | Oct 15, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's soccer team secured a 3-0 win against Augustana College at Neis Field on Wednesday, marking their first College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) victory of the season.

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McLean County Unit School District 5 Board of Education met Oct. 15

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 15, 2025

McLean County Unit School District 5 Board of Education met Wednesday, Oct. 15.

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Illinois Wesleyan men’s soccer defeats Augustana College with late goal

By D. H. Klein | Oct 15, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's soccer team secured a 2-1 victory over Augustana College on Wednesday, October 15, in a College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin matchup held in Rock Island, Illinois.

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Lane reduction planned for North University Street for pavement repairs

By A. F. Horst | Oct 15, 2025

A lane reduction will take place on North University Street in Normal, Illinois, between West College Avenue and West Willow Street starting at 4 a.m. on Thursday, October 16.

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Illinois State’s Brock Spack Show to preview Homecoming football matchup

By D. H. Klein | Oct 15, 2025

The Illinois State Redbirds are preparing for their Homecoming Week, with a key football game against Youngstown State scheduled for Saturday at Hancock Stadium.

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Gov. candidate Dabrowski on property taxes in Hudson: 'The highest property taxes in the nation'

By M. U. Hall | Oct 14, 2025

Ted Dabrowski, a gubernatorial candidate for Illinois, announced his intention to address key issues such as property taxes, literacy in McLean County Unit School District 5, and prioritizing the needs of Illinois citizens.

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Town of Normal to begin annual leaf collection program on October 27

By A. F. Horst | Oct 14, 2025

The Town of Normal will start its annual leaf vacuuming program on Monday, October 27.

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Illinois Wesleyan women’s volleyball returns home for conference matchup against North Central

By D. H. Klein | Oct 14, 2025

After a series of away games, the Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team is set to return to the Shirk Center for a College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) match against North Central College on Wednesday, October 15.

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Illinois State Redbirds set to face winless Murray State Racers in conference matchup

By D. H. Klein | Oct 14, 2025

No. 9/10 Illinois State Redbirds will travel to Kentucky for a Missouri Valley Conference football game against the Murray State Racers on October 11, 2025.

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Illinois State volleyball player Sammi Bunch finds new purpose through art after injury

By D. H. Klein | Oct 14, 2025

Sammi Bunch, a senior libero for the Illinois State Redbirds volleyball team, saw her final season come to an abrupt end after suffering an ACL tear during preseason practice.

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Illinois State's Brock Spack Show previews Murray State game live from Schooners

By D. C. Rapp | Oct 14, 2025

Coming off a recent game against the top-ranked team in the country, the Illinois State football team, currently ranked No. 9/10, is preparing for a conference matchup at Murray State this Saturday.

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Illinois Wesleyan women’s golf wins fourth straight CCIW championship

By Y. A. Lund | Oct 14, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's golf team won its fourth consecutive College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Championship on Wednesday, October 8, at Metamora Fields Golf Club.

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Illinois Wesleyan’s Gigi Zera earns second CCIW golfer of the week award

By D. C. Rapp | Oct 14, 2025

Illinois Wesleyan University sophomore Gigi Zera has been named the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Golfer of the Week, according to an announcement from the league office on Wednesday, October 8.

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Illinois State volleyball defeats UIC Flames in four sets at home

By D. H. Klein | Oct 14, 2025

The Illinois State Redbirds volleyball team secured a 3-1 victory over UIC on Thursday night at home, with set scores of 25-23, 25-15, 18-25, and 25-19.

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Illinois Wesleyan women’s golf prepares for fourth straight CCIW title defense

By Y. A. Lund | Oct 14, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's golf team, currently ranked No. 12 nationally, is preparing to compete in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Championship from October 6-8 at Metamora Fields Golf Club in Metamora,...