McLean County Times

Illinois lawmakers concluded the final days of the recent veto session with several contentious legislative actions.

Illinois Wesleyan men’s wrestling opens season Saturday at Millikin Open

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's wrestling team is set to begin its season on Saturday, November 8, at the Millikin Open in Decatur, Illinois.

Town of Normal announces Veterans Day changes to waste collection schedule

On Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11, the Town of Normal will collect only household waste and recycling.

Illinois State women’s basketball opens new season at home against Dayton

Illinois State University’s women’s basketball team will begin the 2025-26 season at home against Dayton on Monday, November 2.

Illinois State women’s basketball opens season with win over Dayton

Illinois State University's women's basketball team started its 2025-26 season with an 87-76 win over Dayton at Doug Collins Court in Redbird Arena on Monday.

Landon Woodard named MVFC Offensive Lineman of the Week after UNI win

Illinois State University offensive guard Landon Woodard has been named the Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) Offensive Lineman of the Week following his performance in Illinois State's recent win over Northern Iowa.

Illinois State Redbirds prepare for road test against Indiana State Sycamores

Illinois State University's football team, ranked No. 16 nationally, will travel to Terre Haute, Indiana, to face Indiana State University on November 8 at Memorial Stadium.

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

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

Illinois Wesleyan men’s soccer prepares for first-ever CCIW championship appearance

Illinois Wesleyan University's men's soccer team will play in its first College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) championship on Saturday, November 8.

Illinois State women’s soccer defeats Drake to reach MVC championship game

Illinois State University’s women’s soccer team secured a 1-0 win over Drake University in the semifinals of the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Tournament on Thursday at Mediacom Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa.

Illinois Wesleyan baseball releases full schedule for upcoming 2026 season

Illinois Wesleyan University’s baseball team has released its schedule for the 2026 season.

Youth Advisory Council brings together over 60 high school students in Pontiac

More than 60 students from 11 high schools gathered in Pontiac for a Youth Advisory Council event organized by Illinois State Senator Chris Balkema.

Blood drive set for November 12 at Rep. Bunting's Dwight office

Illinois State Representative Jason Bunting announced a blood drive scheduled for Wednesday, November 12, at his district office in Dwight.

Illinois State soccer set for MVC semifinal clash against top-seeded Drake

Illinois State University’s women’s soccer team will travel to Des Moines, Iowa, to face top-seeded Drake in the semifinals of the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) tournament on Thursday.

Illinois Wesleyan women's volleyball completes undefeated CCIW season with sweep over Augustana

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team secured a 3-0 victory over Augustana College on Wednesday, November 4, in Bloomington, Illinois.

Illinois Wesleyan men's soccer advances to CCIW championship after semifinal victory

Illinois Wesleyan University's men's soccer team secured a 4-1 victory over North Central College in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Tournament Semifinals on Wednesday night at Neis Field.

Taylor French earns third AVCA Division III National Player of Week honor

Senior Taylor French of the Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team has been named the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Division III National Player of the Week for the third time in her career.

Illinois Wesleyan men’s soccer prepares for CCIW semifinal against North Central

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's soccer team is set to host North Central College in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Tournament Semifinals.

Normal firefighters rescue child from burning mobile home

In the early hours of November 2, 2025, the Normal Fire Department responded to a mobile home fire where victims were reported trapped inside.

Illinois Wesleyan women’s volleyball to face Augustana in regular season finale