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News from October 2023

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Week ending Oct. 21: Livingston County home sales

By McLean County Times | Oct 28, 2023

There was one reported residential sale in Livingston County in the week ending Oct. 21, according to BlockShopper.com.

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McLean County Times area weekly mass times

By McLean County Times | Oct 28, 2023

The following parishes in the McLean County Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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IWU swim teams claim second place at Halloween Invite

By McLean County Times | Oct 28, 2023

The Illinois Wesleyan University swimming and diving teams achieved second place in their home opener at the Halloween Invite held on October 28 at Fort Natatorium, Bloomington, Illinois. The women's team secured second position in a six-team competition, while the men's team finished as runners-up among five teams.

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Illinois Wesleyan cross country shines at CCIW Championship

By McLean County Times | Oct 28, 2023

Braving chilly weather and overcast skies, the Illinois Wesleyan University men's and women's cross country teams delivered strong performances at the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Championship meet. The event took place at St. James Farm in Warrenville, Illinois, on Saturday, October 28.

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Weekly recap, week ending Oct. 21 home sales in McLean County

By McLean County Times | Oct 28, 2023

There were 38 reported residential sales in McLean County in the week ending Oct. 21, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Illinois Wesleyan secures victory over Wisconsin-Eau Claire in volleyball tournament

By McLean County Times | Oct 28, 2023

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team concluded their third and final tournament of the 2023 season with a victory over the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. The match, held in Bloomington, Ill., ended with set scores of 25-18, 25-23, 20-25, and 25-18. This win marks the Titans' seventh consecutive victory, improving their overall record to 14-12. Meanwhile, UWEC's record stands at 13-13.

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Illinois Wesleyan falls to Carroll University in CCIW quarterfinals

By McLean County Times | Oct 28, 2023

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's soccer team was defeated by Carroll University in the quarterfinals of the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Tournament on Saturday, October 28. The final score was 3-0.

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Illinois Wesleyan advances to CCIW semifinals after penalty shootout win

By McLean County Times | Oct 28, 2023

Illinois Wesleyan University's men's soccer team secured a place in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Tournament semifinals following a victory over North Park University. The Titans, with a record of 5-6-4, will face Wheaton College on November 1 at 7 p.m.

Village of Cullom Board of Trustees met Aug. 22

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 28, 2023

Village of Cullom Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Aug. 22

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Illinois Wesleyan hosts annual Halloween swimming invite

By McLean County Times | Oct 27, 2023

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's and women's swimming and diving teams are set to host their annual Halloween Invite on Saturday, October 28, at Fort Natatorium in Bloomington, Illinois. The competition will begin at 1 p.m.

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Illinois Wesleyan players receive All-CCIW second-team honors

By McLean County Times | Oct 27, 2023

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's soccer team concluded the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) regular season in sixth place. Two players from the team, Brody Seaton and Sam Kedzior, received All-CCIW second-team honors.

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Rep. Bunting’s Springfield news update for October 27

By McLean County Times | Oct 27, 2023

The fall veto session has commenced in Springfield, with the House and Senate reconvening to review any vetoes issued by the Governor. However, Rep. Bunting expresses disappointment that no action has been taken on important issues such as the flaws in the SAFE-T Act, the state's ethics climate, corruption, and the extension of the Invest in Kids scholarship program. Additionally, the House has yet to vote on overriding the Governor's veto of legislation to support nuclear power plants, reform the estate tax, or reduce property taxes. Rep. Bunting hopes for meaningful...

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Illinois Wesleyan men's golf team heads to NCAA Division III Preview in Las Vegas

By McLean County Times | Oct 27, 2023

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's golf team, ranked sixth nationally, is set to conclude its fall season at the NCAA Division III Preview in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event will take place from October 29 to 31 at Boulder Creek Country Club. This tournament provides an opportunity for the Titans to play on the course that will host the 2024 NCAA Division III Championship.

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Sawyer White earns spot on All-CCIW Second Team

By McLean County Times | Oct 27, 2023

Sophomore Sawyer White from Illinois Wesleyan University's women's soccer team has been named to the All-College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Second Team. This marks the second time in her career that White has received this honor, as announced by the league office on Friday, October 27.

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Illinois Wesleyan triumphs over University of Chicago in women's volleyball

By McLean County Times | Oct 27, 2023

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team secured a victory against the University of Chicago on Friday, October 27, at the Shirk Center in Bloomington, Illinois. The win marked the sixth consecutive victory for Illinois Wesleyan, bringing their season record to 13-12, while Chicago's record fell to 8-14.

Town of Normal Town Council met Aug. 21

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 27, 2023

Town of Normal Town Council met Monday, Aug. 21

City of Bloomington City Council met Sept. 25

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 27, 2023

City of Bloomington City Council met Monday, Sept. 25

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Illinois Wesleyan faces North Park in CCIW tournament quarterfinals

By McLean County Times | Oct 26, 2023

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's soccer team is preparing for the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin tournament, set to begin on Saturday, October 28. The team, holding a record of 5-6-3 overall and 3-3-2 in the conference, has been seeded sixth. They will face off against North Park University, which is seeded third in the tournament. The match will take place at Holmgren Athletic Complex with a scheduled kickoff at 5 p.m.

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Illinois Wesleyan women's soccer secures final CCIW tournament spot

By McLean County Times | Oct 26, 2023

After a four-day wait, the Illinois Wesleyan University women's soccer team has secured the final spot in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Tournament. The team is scheduled to face No. 3 seed Carroll University in a quarterfinal match on Saturday, October 28, in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

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Illinois Wesleyan hosts final home volleyball tournament featuring Millikin and others

By McLean County Times | Oct 26, 2023

Illinois Wesleyan University is set to host its final home volleyball tournament of the season, the IWU Tournament II, from October 27-28 in Bloomington, Illinois. The Titans will welcome teams from Millikin University, the University of Chicago, and the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.