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Logan Tierney earns CCIW Offensive Player of the Week honors

By McLean County Times | Sep 10, 2024

Junior Logan Tierney, a student-athlete from Bloomington, Illinois, has been named the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Offensive Player of the Week. This marks the first time Tierney has received this recognition in his career. The announcement was made by the league office on Tuesday, September 10.

Illinois Wesleyan volleyball faces No.4 ranked UW-Whitewater

By McLean County Times | Sep 10, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - The Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team is set to travel north to Whitewater, Wisconsin, for a midweek match against the fourth-ranked University of Wisconsin-Whitewater on Wednesday, September 11. The Titans (4-2) aim to hand the Warhawks (7-0) their first loss of the 2024 season. The match will commence at 7 p.m. inside the Kris Russell Volleyball Arena.

Illinois Wesleyan women's soccer prepares for match against Knox College

By McLean County Times | Sep 10, 2024

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's soccer team is preparing for a midweek match against Knox College. The game is scheduled for Wednesday, September 11, at 5 p.m. and will take place at Jorge Prats Field in Galesburg, Illinois.

Illinois State introduces new gameday enhancements at Hancock Stadium

By McLean County Times | Sep 10, 2024

NORMAL, Ill. – The home portion of the 2024 Illinois State football schedule begins this weekend, as the Redbirds welcome Western Illinois for their first home contest of the year. Fans attending Hancock Stadium will notice several new features enhancing game days.

Titan Table Talk: Season 2 Episode 2 features key athletes' insights

By McLean County Times | Sep 10, 2024

Tommy Gilbert is joined by senior men's soccer captain Will McNulty, head cross country coach Greg Huffaker, and women's volleyball juniors Hannah Tellor and Taylor French on this week's edition of Titan Table Talk. McNulty, Tellor, and French recap a successful weekend in Titan athletics, while Huffaker previews the upcoming season opener.

BBB study reveals increase in investment scams

By McLean County Times | Sep 10, 2024

A new study from the Better Business Bureau reports investment scams are on the rise, especially cryptocurrency and romance scams.

Prairie State sales taxes: Bloomington residents paid 9th-largest sum in June

By McLean County Times | Sep 9, 2024

Bloomington residents paid $4.5 million in sales taxes, the ninth highest total paid per municipality in June.

Illinois Wesleyan women’s golf finishes strong at Redbird Invitational

By McLean County Times | Sep 9, 2024

Led by a record-setting performance by senior Macy Ludwig, the Illinois Wesleyan University women's golf team climbed the leaderboard to finish 11th at the Redbird Invitational on Monday, Sept. 9. The Titans topped three Division I programs at the 54-hole event hosted by Illinois State University at Weibring Golf Club.

Illinois State secures decisive win at Redbird Invitational

By McLean County Times | Sep 9, 2024

NORMAL, Ill. – For the third consecutive round at the 2024 Redbird Invitational, the Illinois State Redbirds achieved the lowest team score in the field, securing their home tournament victory by 35 strokes and setting a school record with a score of 849. This performance surpassed the previous team tournament mark by eight strokes.

Illinois Wesleyan wins Heartland Invite; Spitzer tops leaderboard

By McLean County Times | Sep 9, 2024

Junior Michael Spitzer and senior Quinn Clifford led the Illinois Wesleyan University men's golf team to victory at the Heartland Invite. The tournament took place on Monday, September 9, at Crestwicke Country Club in Bloomington, Illinois. The team's 'A' squad finished with a score of 581, five-over par, while the 'B' team scored 593, securing second place.

Boyd named CCIW defensive player of the week

By McLean County Times | Sep 9, 2024

NAPERVILLE, Ill. - Junior Kannyn Boyd of Illinois Wesleyan University has been named the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Defensive Player of the Week for her performance in leading the women's volleyball team to a 3-0 weekend at home.

Redbird soccer hosts "Puppies at the Pitch" event against Butler

By McLean County Times | Sep 9, 2024

Illinois State Redbird soccer will host "Puppies at the Pitch" this Sunday as the Redbirds face Butler at 1 p.m. CT. Fans are invited to bring their dogs to Adelaide Street Field for Illinois State's last non-conference game of the season.

Three Illinois State football games to air on Marquee Sports Network

By McLean County Times | Sep 9, 2024

Illinois State Football will continue its presence in the Chicago media market through a new three-game agreement between Redbird Sports Properties and Marquee Sports Network to broadcast ISU home games during the 2024 season. All six home contests will also be simulcast live on ESPN+ as part of the Missouri Valley Football Conference's broadcast agreement.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within McLean County in week ending Aug. 31?

By McLean County Times | Sep 9, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout McLean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest diesel in cities across McLean County in week ending Aug. 31

By McLean County Times | Sep 9, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout McLean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Livingston County responsible for 29th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during June

By McLean County Times | Sep 8, 2024

Livingston County residents paid $643,572 in sales taxes, the 29th highest total paid per county in June.

Heartland Invite marks start of men’s golf season

By McLean County Times | Sep 8, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - The fifth-ranked Illinois Wesleyan University men's golf team begins its 2024-25 campaign on Monday, Sept. 9, with a single-day, 36-hole tournament hosted by Heartland Community College. The Heartland Invite will be played at Crestwicke Country Club.