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Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Y. A. Lund News

Illinois Wesleyan men’s golf rises to fourth in final fall GCAA coaches poll

By Y. A. Lund | Nov 7, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's golf team has advanced to fourth place in the final fall edition of the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) Bushnell/Golfweek Division III Coaches Poll, as announced on Friday, October 31.

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Illinois State’s Valencia and Dibildox selected for ITA Masters Championships

By Y. A. Lund | Nov 7, 2025

Illinois State University tennis players Tomas Valencia and Adrian Dibildox have been selected to represent the Summit League at the upcoming ITA Conference Masters Championships.

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Illinois State volleyball aims for another win as homestand continues

By Y. A. Lund | Nov 7, 2025

Illinois State University's volleyball team is preparing for its second straight win as it continues a four-game homestand.

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Illinois State football defeats Northern Iowa for second consecutive win

By Y. A. Lund | Nov 1, 2025

Illinois State University’s football team, ranked 17th nationally, secured a 31-16 win over Northern Iowa on Saturday at Jay and Lori Bergman Field at Hancock Stadium.

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Illinois Wesleyan women's soccer eliminated from CCIW tournament after penalty shootout

By Y. A. Lund | Nov 1, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's soccer team ended its season after a penalty shootout loss to Wheaton College in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Quarterfinals at Neis Field on Saturday, November 1.

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Illinois Rep. Jason Bunting reports on legislative action and community events

By Y. A. Lund | Oct 31, 2025

The Illinois House of Representatives concluded its fall veto session this week, passing several bills including a major energy bill.

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Senator Balkema criticizes new anti-ICE legislation passed by Illinois lawmakers

By Y. A. Lund | Oct 31, 2025

State Senator Chris Balkema (R-Channahon) has expressed concern over the passage of House Bill 1312, legislation he describes as "anti-ICE," by the Illinois General Assembly.

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Three Illinois Wesleyan men’s soccer players receive All-CCIW honors

By Y. A. Lund | Oct 31, 2025

Three members of the Illinois Wesleyan University men's soccer team have been named to the All-College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) teams, according to an announcement from the league office on Friday, October 31.

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Illinois State soccer set for final regular-season match against Belmont

By Y. A. Lund | Oct 31, 2025

Illinois State University's soccer team will conclude its 2025 regular season with a match against Belmont University on Thursday at E.S. Rose Park in Nashville.

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Illinois State falls to Northwestern in final exhibition basketball game

By Y. A. Lund | Oct 31, 2025

Illinois State University’s men’s basketball team concluded its preseason exhibition schedule with a 100-65 loss to Northwestern on Wednesday at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Illinois.

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Illinois State cross country teams projected third in MVC pre-championship poll

By Y. A. Lund | Oct 31, 2025

Both the men's and women's cross country teams from Illinois State University have been projected to finish third in the upcoming Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Championships, according to a poll released by the conference on Tuesday.

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Community blood drive organized by Sen. Chris Balkema set for Nov. 12 in Dwight

By Y. A. Lund | Oct 31, 2025

Illinois State Senator Chris Balkema has announced a community blood drive scheduled for November 12, in partnership with Representative Jason Bunting and ImpactLife.

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Illinois Wesleyan women’s volleyball hosts top-ranked teams for final home tournament

By Y. A. Lund | Oct 30, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team, ranked sixth nationally, is set to host the IWU Tournament III on Friday and Saturday, October 31 and November 1.

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Illinois State’s Brock Spack Show to preview Northern Iowa game at Schooners

By Y. A. Lund | Oct 30, 2025

The Illinois State Football team, ranked No. 17 nationally, will host Northern Iowa this Saturday at Jay and Lori Bergman Field at Hancock Stadium following a recent win over South Dakota.

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Illinois State falls to Belmont but secures fourth seed in MVC tournament

By Y. A. Lund | Oct 30, 2025

Illinois State University's women's soccer team lost 2-0 to Belmont University in their final regular season match on Thursday at E.S. Rose Park in Nashville.

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Josh Fridman named to D3hoops Preseason All-American fifth team

By Y. A. Lund | Oct 30, 2025

Illinois Wesleyan University sophomore guard Josh Fridman has been named to the D3hoops.com Preseason All-American fifth team, according to an announcement released on October 30.

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Illinois State Rep. Jason Bunting welcomes St. Paul School students at Capitol

By Y. A. Lund | Oct 29, 2025

Students from St. Paul School in Odell visited the Illinois Capitol during the fall veto session on Wednesday.

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Illinois Wesleyan women’s soccer faces Millikin in final regular season match

By Y. A. Lund | Oct 28, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's soccer team will play its final regular season game in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin on Wednesday, October 29.

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Illinois State volleyball sweeps Bradley to end losing streak

By Y. A. Lund | Oct 28, 2025

The Illinois State University volleyball team ended a five-match losing streak with a straight-sets victory over Bradley on Tuesday night in Normal, Illinois.

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Austin Johnston ranked fifth regionally for Illinois Wesleyan wrestling

By Y. A. Lund | Oct 27, 2025

Illinois Wesleyan University junior Austin Johnston has been ranked fifth in Region VI in the 141-pound weight class in the National Wrestling Coaches Association's (NWCA) Men's Division III Regional Rankings.