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Illinois Wesleyan competes at Augustana Interregional Invitational

By McLean County Times | Oct 19, 2024

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's and women's cross country teams faced a challenging field at the Augustana Interregional Invitational in Rock Island, Illinois, on Saturday, October 19. The women's team finished 23rd out of 35 teams, while the men's team secured the 34th spot out of 40.

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Illinois State Cross Country concludes regular season at Wisconsin Pre-Nationals

By McLean County Times | Oct 19, 2024

The Illinois State University Cross Country team concluded its participation in the Wisconsin Pre-Nationals at the Zimmer Championship Course in Madison, Wisconsin, on Saturday afternoon.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in McLean County in week ending Oct. 12?

By McLean County Times | Oct 18, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout McLean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within McLean County in week ending Oct. 12?

By McLean County Times | Oct 18, 2024

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout McLean County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Illinois Wesleyan swim teams fall to Lewis University in season opener

By McLean County Times | Oct 18, 2024

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's and women's swimming and diving teams began their 2024-25 season with a dual meet against Lewis University on October 18. Competing in Romeoville, Illinois, both teams were defeated by the Flyers. The women's team concluded with a score of 166-41, while the men's team finished at 164-33.

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Illinois State swim and dive secure wins against Ohio University

By McLean County Times | Oct 18, 2024

NORMAL, Ill.-- The Illinois State Swimming and Diving team secured victories in both diving and swimming events on the first day of their dual meet against Ohio University. Eva Reyes achieved a score of 280.05 on the three-meter board, while Emma Feltzer won the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 24:07, earning nine points for her team. The Redbirds will continue their competition at Horton Pool tomorrow, following a day one final score of 89-42 in favor of Ohio.

Illinois State falls short against UNI in MVC volleyball showdown

By McLean County Times | Oct 18, 2024

Illinois State University's volleyball team faced a setback on Friday night, falling to the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) in four sets. The match took place at CEFCU Arena and was a key Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) matchup.

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Illinois Wesleyan prepares for clash against Elmhurst University

By McLean County Times | Oct 18, 2024

After securing a victory against Augustana College on Wednesday, the Illinois Wesleyan University men's soccer team is preparing to face Elmhurst University on Saturday, October 19. The match will take place under the lights at Langhorst Field, starting at 7 p.m.

Illinois State cross country competes in Bradley Pink Classic

By McLean County Times | Oct 18, 2024

The Illinois State University Cross Country team participated in the 2024 Bradley Pink Classic held in Peoria, Illinois. The men's team finished in 27th place with a total of 774 points. The women's team did not secure a team score as only three athletes competed.

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Illinois Wesleyan returns to competition at Augustana Interregional Invitational

By McLean County Times | Oct 18, 2024

After a two-week break, the Illinois Wesleyan University men's and women's cross country teams are set to compete in the Augustana Interregional Invitational. The event will take place this Saturday, October 17, at the Saukie Golf Course in Rock Island, Illinois. This venue is also the site for the upcoming 2024 NCAA Division III Midwest Regional race.

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Illinois introduces voter integrity bill; new state troopers join force

By McLean County Times | Oct 18, 2024

The Illinois State Police recently welcomed 35 new troopers from Cadet Class 148. These individuals are set to serve the state, bolstering law enforcement efforts.

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Illinois Wesleyan announces baseball schedule for 2025 season

By McLean County Times | Oct 18, 2024

The Illinois Wesleyan University baseball team has released its schedule for the 2025 season, as announced by head coach Michael Kellar. The upcoming season includes a mix of NCAA Division I and College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) games.

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Illinois Wesleyan women's soccer prepares for Elmhurst University matchup

By McLean County Times | Oct 18, 2024

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's soccer team is preparing for a match against Elmhurst University on Saturday, October 19. This game is part of the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) schedule. The women’s team will play at 5 p.m., followed by the men’s team at 7 p.m.

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Illinois addresses election integrity and plans $1.7 billion bond issuance

By McLean County Times | Oct 18, 2024

In a recent update, Representative Bunting highlighted several key issues affecting Illinois. Among them is the introduction of House Bill 5887, which aims to bolster election integrity by requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration. "Voter integrity and election security are the cornerstones of a functioning democracy," said Rep. Bunting, emphasizing the importance of ensuring that every vote is legitimately cast and counted.

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Illinois Wesleyan volleyball team's win streak ends against UW-Stevens Point

By McLean County Times | Oct 18, 2024

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team experienced a setback as their eight-match winning streak ended with a loss to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. The match, held on Friday night at the Shirk Center, saw the Titans (15-6) defeated by the Pointers (16-6) in four sets with scores of 25-22, 19-25, 25-21, and 25-21.

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Illinois State women’s tennis secures three wins at EIU Panther Invite

By McLean County Times | Oct 18, 2024

The Illinois State Women's Tennis team secured two singles victories and one doubles win on the first day of the EIU Panther Invite at Eastern Illinois University. The matches took place at the Darling Tennis Courts.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Livingston County in week ending Oct. 12?

By McLean County Times | Oct 17, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Livingston County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Illinois Wesleyan swim teams start new season against Lewis University

By McLean County Times | Oct 17, 2024

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's and women's swimming and diving teams are set to begin their 2024-25 season with a meet against Lewis University. The competition is scheduled for Friday, October 18, at Lewis University's facilities in Romeoville, Illinois, starting at 5 p.m.

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Illinois State cross country team set for split competition across two states

By McLean County Times | Oct 17, 2024

The Illinois State Cross Country team will divide to participate in two separate events this Friday and Saturday. A portion of the team is scheduled to compete at the Bradley Pink Classic in Peoria, Illinois on Friday, with activities starting at 2 p.m. Meanwhile, other team members will race at the NCAA Pre-Meet in Madison, Wisconsin on Saturday, with races commencing at 10 a.m.

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Illinois State secures win over Evansville with Herman's decisive goal

By McLean County Times | Oct 17, 2024

Illinois State University's women's soccer team extended their unbeaten streak to four games with a 1-0 victory over Evansville on Thursday. Freshman Kennedy Herman scored her first career goal, which also marked her first game-winning goal of the season. The goal came in the 54th minute, assisted by Jade Rehberger from a free kick.