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Illinois State splits day one at Owls Paradise Classic

By McLean County Times | Sep 20, 2024

Illinois State volleyball split its two matches Friday at the Owls Paradise Classic, hosted by Florida Atlantic University (FAU). The Redbirds fell to FAU in five sets before sweeping Stetson.

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Tri-Valley Community Unit School District 3 administrators rank 379th lowest in state for average salary in 2023

By McLean County Times | Sep 19, 2024

Administrators in Tri-Valley Community Unit School District 3 earn an average of $103,766 per year, ranking 379th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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77.9% of college applicants to McLean County's 6 universities were admitted for fall 2022

By McLean County Times | Sep 19, 2024

McLean County's six universities admitted an estimated 77.9% of applicants for fall 2022, a decrease from the previous year.

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1 gas station in cities throughout McLean County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Sept. 14

By McLean County Times | Sep 19, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout McLean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Meeting discusses local government issues

By McLean County Times | Sep 19, 2024

Yesterday, I met with City Administrators, Mayors, Village Presidents, and County Board Chairmen for our Local Government Advisory Committee meeting.

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Redbirds head south for Owls Paradise Classic

By McLean County Times | Sep 19, 2024

Illinois State volleyball concludes its 2024 non-conference season this weekend, traveling to Boca Raton, Florida, for the Owls Paradise Classic.

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Illinois Wesleyan men’s golf heads to New York for NCAA Division III Preview

By McLean County Times | Sep 19, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - A busy start to the year for the fifth-ranked Illinois Wesleyan University men's golf team continues Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 21-22, as the Titans travel to New York for the NCAA Division III Preview. The 54-hole tournament, also named the Flower City Preview, will give the Green and White an early look at the sites of the 2025 NCAA Division III Men's Golf Championship. IWU will play 36 holes Saturday, Sept. 21, at Midvale Country Club before completing the event at Cobblestone Creek Country Club with a single round Sunday, Sept. 22.

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ISU men's tennis returns for annual Redbird Invitational

By McLean County Times | Sep 19, 2024

NORMAL, Ill.-- The ISU men's tennis team will return home for the 7th Annual Redbird Invitational at Gregory Street Tennis Courts from September 20-21. The tournament will feature eight teams and be played in Davis Cup format, with each player expected to participate in one singles match and one doubles match each day.

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Illinois state soccer earns third shutout of season against Southern Illinois

By McLean County Times | Sep 19, 2024

Illinois State soccer (2-5-2, 0-0-1 MVC) secured its third shutout of the season in a scoreless draw against Southern Illinois (4-2-3, 0-0-1 MVC) to open MVC play on Thursday. This marks the first time Illinois State has achieved a shutout on the road in MVC play since a 1-0 overtime win at Missouri State in 2021.

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Illinois Wesleyan sends players to ITA Regional Tournament

By McLean County Times | Sep 19, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - The Illinois Wesleyan University men's tennis team will send juniors Ian Turnbull (Bloomington, Ill.-Bloomington) and Ben Vigneri (Casper, Wyo.-Phillips Exeter Academy) to represent the Green and White at the prestigious Intercollegiate Tennis Association Regional, hosted by Washington University in St. Louis. Action will take place at the Tao Tennis Center Friday-Sunday, Sept. 20-22.

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Illinois Wesleyan women's soccer prepares for matches against Monmouth and Dominican

By McLean County Times | Sep 19, 2024

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's soccer team is set to compete in two matches this weekend. The first game will take place on Saturday, September 21, against Monmouth College at 10 a.m., followed by a home game against Dominican University on Sunday, September 22, at 2 p.m.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Livingston County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Sept. 14

By McLean County Times | Sep 19, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Livingston County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across McLean County in week ending Sept. 14

By McLean County Times | Sep 19, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout McLean County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Analysis: Pontiac Community Consolidated School District 429 administrators rank 379th lowest in state for average salary in 2023

By McLean County Times | Sep 18, 2024

Administrators in Pontiac Community Consolidated School District 429 earn an average of $103,766 per year, ranking 379th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Livingston County in week ending Sept. 7

By McLean County Times | Sep 18, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Livingston County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Illinois State Soccer opens MVC play against Southern Illinois

By McLean County Times | Sep 18, 2024

Illinois State Soccer (2-5-1, 0-0-0 MVC) begins its Missouri Valley Conference play this week. The team will travel to Southern Illinois (4-2-2, 0-0-0 MVC) on Thursday and host Belmont (3-5-1, 0-0-0 MVC) on Sunday at Adelaide Street Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Thursday and 1 p.m. on Sunday. There will be no broadcast available for Thursday's match.

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Illinois State reschedules game against St. Francis to December 5

By McLean County Times | Sep 18, 2024

Illinois State Women's Basketball's December 4 contest against St. Francis (IL) at CEFCU Arena has been rescheduled to December 5.

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Macy Ludwig named CCIW Women’s Golfer of the Week for second consecutive week

By McLean County Times | Sep 18, 2024

For the sixth time in her career and the second consecutive week, Illinois Wesleyan University women's golfer Macy Ludwig has been named the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Women's Golfer of the Week. The league office announced this recognition on Wednesday, September 18.

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Brock Spack to preview Eastern Illinois game live from Schooners

By McLean County Times | Sep 18, 2024

Illinois State University's football team secured a significant victory against Western Illinois, scoring 51 points in their home opener at Hancock Stadium. This triumph sets the stage for another in-state matchup this weekend against Eastern Illinois. Head coach Brock Spack will discuss the upcoming game on The Brock Spack Show, airing live from Schooners in Bloomington on Thursday at 6 p.m.

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Illinois Wesleyan men's soccer defeats Monmouth College in shutout victory

By McLean County Times | Sep 18, 2024

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's soccer team maintained its winning streak on Wednesday, September 18, by defeating Monmouth College with a score of 3-0. This victory allowed the Titans to match their best start since the 2012 season. With this win, their record improved to 4-0-1, while Monmouth's record fell to 2-4-1.