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Town of Normal Town Council met Sept. 2

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 30, 2025

Town of Normal Town Council met Tuesday, Sept. 2

City of Pontiac Public Properties Committee met Sept. 8

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 30, 2025

City of Pontiac Public Properties Committee met Monday, Sept. 8

City of Pontiac City Council met Sept. 2

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 30, 2025

City of Pontiac City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 2

Senator Balkema discusses budget cuts, education plans, NASA selection

By D. H. Klein | Sep 29, 2025

Governor JB Pritzker has issued an executive order requiring state agencies to set aside up to 4% of their Fiscal Year 2026 budgets, limit non-essential spending, review hiring practices, and prepare reserves.

Illinois Wesleyan athletes recap recent wins on Titan Table Talk

By D. C. Rapp | Sep 29, 2025

Each week, Titan Table Talk features conversations with Illinois Wesleyan University coaches and student-athletes.

Illinois State’s Madi Valenti named MVC Goalkeeper of the Week

By Y. A. Lund | Sep 29, 2025

Redshirt sophomore Madi Valenti of Illinois State has been named the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Goalkeeper of the Week.

Illinois State soccer travels to Valparaiso aiming to extend unbeaten run

By Y. A. Lund | Sep 29, 2025

Illinois State University's soccer team will travel to Valparaiso for a Thursday evening match against the Beacons at Brown Field.

Illinois State’s Wenkers Wright named Campbell Trophy semifinalist for scholar-athletes

By D. C. Rapp | Sep 29, 2025

Illinois State University senior running back Wenkers Wright has been named a semifinalist for the 2025 William V. Campbell Trophy, which is considered college football's top scholar-athlete award.

Illinois State cross country prepares for Gans Creek Classic competition

By Y. A. Lund | Sep 29, 2025

The Illinois State University Cross Country team will travel to Columbia, Missouri, to participate in the seventh annual Gans Creek Classic on September 26.

Illinois State set to host MVC preview at Redbird Invitational this weekend

By Y. A. Lund | Sep 29, 2025

For the second consecutive weekend, the Illinois State women's tennis team will host a fall tournament at the Gregory Street Courts.

Aidan Healy named CCIW Golfer of the Week after runner-up finish

By Y. A. Lund | Sep 29, 2025

Illinois Wesleyan University men's golf senior Aidan Healy has been named the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin's Golfer of the Week, according to an announcement from the league office on Wednesday, September 24.

Illinois State men's golf finishes second at Badger Invitational

By D. H. Klein | Sep 29, 2025

The Illinois State men's golf team secured a runner-up finish at the 2025 Badger Invitational, which took place at TPC Wisconsin in Madison.

Illinois Wesleyan women’s volleyball reaches highest-ever national ranking at No. 7

By D. C. Rapp | Sep 29, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team has achieved its highest-ever ranking, coming in at No. 7 in the latest American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) poll.

Illinois Wesleyan women’s tennis to face Millikin in CCIW matchup

By D. H. Klein | Sep 29, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's tennis team is set to resume conference play against Millikin University on Tuesday, September 23.

Illinois State Redbirds remain in Top 5 of national FCS coaches poll

By D. H. Klein | Sep 29, 2025

Illinois State University’s football team remains among the top programs in the nation following a close double-overtime victory against North Alabama last weekend.

Illinois State men’s golf team faces weather delays at Badger Invitational

By Y. A. Lund | Sep 29, 2025

The Illinois State men's golf team faced weather challenges and delays during the first day of the 2025 Badger Invitational in Madison, Wisconsin.

Shadwel Nkuba II named MVFC Newcomer of the Week after standout performance

By D. C. Rapp | Sep 29, 2025

Transfer defensive back Shadwel Nkuba II has been named the Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) Newcomer of the Week.

Illinois Wesleyan men’s tennis ends fall season after ITA regional consolation finals loss

By Y. A. Lund | Sep 28, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's tennis team ended its participation at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Regional tournament after seniors Ian Turnbull and Griffin Hammond were defeated in the consolation finals.