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Illinois Wesleyan women's tennis edged out by Augustana in conference matchup

By Y. A. Lund | Sep 13, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's tennis team lost a close match to Augustana College, 4-3, in a College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin contest held Saturday in Rock Island, Illinois.

Illinois Rep. Tipsword updates constituents on agriculture, jobs programs, safety measures

By Y. A. Lund | Sep 12, 2025

As harvest season progresses in Illinois, attention is turning to the status of key crops and related agricultural activities.

Illinois Wesleyan men’s golf to compete in Wrigglesworth Invitational

By Y. A. Lund | Sep 12, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's golf team will compete in the Wrigglesworth Invitational, hosted by the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, on September 14 and 15.

Illinois State soccer plays to scoreless draw with Eastern Illinois

By Y. A. Lund | Sep 11, 2025

Illinois State and Eastern Illinois played to a scoreless draw Thursday evening at Adelaide Street Field.

Illinois State’s Brock Spack Show to preview rivalry game against Eastern Illinois

By Y. A. Lund | Sep 10, 2025

The Illinois State Redbirds football team, currently ranked No. 4, improved their season record to 1-1 after a 41-13 victory over Morehead State in their home opener at Hancock Stadium.

Illinois Wesleyan men’s soccer faces Blackburn in next non-conference matchup

By Y. A. Lund | Sep 9, 2025

Illinois Wesleyan University's men's soccer team will continue its non-conference schedule with an away game against Blackburn College on Wednesday, September 10.

Illinois Wesleyan men’s golf takes runner-up at Carthage Firebird Fall Classic

By Y. A. Lund | Sep 9, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's golf team finished second at the Carthage Firebird Fall Classic held at Strawberry Creek Golf Club in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Illinois State Redbirds hire Austin West as new assistant track & field coach

By Y. A. Lund | Sep 9, 2025

Illinois State University has announced the addition of Austin West to its track and field coaching staff.

Bunting joins Paxton community for annual September 11 memorial event

By Y. A. Lund | Sep 8, 2025

Illinois State Representative Jason Bunting attended the Annual Never Forget 9/11 Memorial Event in Paxton this week.

Titans women's tennis wins close match against Illinois College

By Y. A. Lund | Sep 8, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's tennis team secured a 4-3 win over Illinois College on Monday, September 8, in Bloomington.

Illinois Wesleyan leads after opening round at Carthage Fall Classic

By Y. A. Lund | Sep 8, 2025

Illinois Wesleyan University's men's golf team leads after the first round of the Carthage Firebirds Fall Classic, which took place at Ives Grove Golf Links in Sturtevant, Wisconsin.

Illinois Wesleyan women’s tennis hosts Illinois College in second home match

By Y. A. Lund | Sep 7, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's tennis team is set to continue its fall season at home, facing Illinois College at Evergreen Racquet Club on Monday, September 8.

Illinois State soccer to celebrate 30th season with alumni during Loyola matchup

By Y. A. Lund | Sep 6, 2025

Illinois State University's soccer team will mark its 30th season on Sunday with a match against Loyola Chicago at Adelaide Street Field.

Three different players score as Titans women’s soccer defeats Illinois College

By Y. A. Lund | Sep 6, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's soccer team secured its first win of the season with a 3-0 victory over Illinois College on Saturday, September 6, in Jacksonville, Illinois.

Illinois Wesleyan men’s tennis opens season at CCIW Invitational

By Y. A. Lund | Sep 5, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's tennis team began its season at the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Invitational in Kenosha, Wisconsin.