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News from April 2024

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Illinois State women's tennis sweeps UNI in weekend opener

By McLean County Times | Apr 13, 2024

The Illinois State women's tennis team achieved a decisive victory over the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) with a 7-0 sweep in Cedar Falls, Iowa. This match was the first of two weekend competitions for the Redbirds in Iowa.

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Illinois State wins series over Valparaiso with strong performance

By McLean County Times | Apr 13, 2024

The Illinois State Redbirds secured a series win against the Valparaiso Beacons with an 8-3 victory on Saturday. The team's overall record improved to 15-26, with a conference record of 9-7. During the game, the Redbirds achieved their second-highest hit count of the season with 14 hits.

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Illinois State athletes shine at Gary Wieneke Memorial with top performances

By McLean County Times | Apr 13, 2024

The Illinois State track and field team wrapped up their participation at the Gary Wieneke Memorial in Champaign, Illinois. The event saw notable performances from several athletes, including Charles Cruse, Devin Turner, and Madison Saunders.

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Q1 Recap: 2 parolees from McLean County convicted of financial crimes or fraud set for supervised release

By McLean County Times | Apr 12, 2024

There were two offenders convicted of financial crimes or fraud living in McLean County released on parole during the first quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the McLean County Times.

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Northern Township of Reading: Precinct Reading 2

By McLean County Times | Apr 12, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a McLean County Times analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 483 voters in Northern Township of Reading: Precinct Reading 2 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Livingston County collects $65,559 in County Sales Tax in January

By McLean County Times | Apr 12, 2024

In January, Livingston County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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How did Central City of Pontiac: Precinct Pontiac 2 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By McLean County Times | Apr 12, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a McLean County Times analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 410 voters in Central City of Pontiac: Precinct Pontiac 2 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Who voted in Central Township of Round Grove: Precinct Round Grove during 2020 Presidential Election?

By McLean County Times | Apr 12, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a McLean County Times analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 177 voters in Central Township of Round Grove: Precinct Round Grove cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Cashless Bail Fail, Ethics Reform, Revenue Growth, and More

By McLean County Times | Apr 12, 2024

In recent news from Illinois, a tragic incident has sparked a call for action within the law enforcement community. Following the reckless homicide death of DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputy Christina Musil, questions have been raised about the effectiveness of current legislation. Expressing frustration and grief, an unidentified individual highlighted the impact of the loss, stating, "An officer is dead. She will never return to her family. Their lives have ALL been shattered and others in the community have been endangered. When will enough be enough?"Furthermore,...

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Illinois State women’s tennis team heads to Iowa for key MVC matchups

By McLean County Times | Apr 12, 2024

The Illinois State women's tennis team is approaching the end of their regular season, aiming to maintain their strong position in the Missouri Valley Conference standings. The Redbirds will travel to Iowa for two matches this weekend, facing UNI on Saturday in Cedar Falls and Drake on Sunday in Des Moines.

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When Headlines Mislead: Justin Beaton Case Misinformation

By Leonie Webb, JBCHP Staff | Apr 12, 2024

In an era where news travels at lightning speed and headlines grab our attention within seconds, it is more important than ever to critically evaluate the information we consume.

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Illinois State achieves commanding win over Valparaiso in softball series opener

By McLean County Times | Apr 12, 2024

NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State Redbirds achieved a significant victory against Valparaiso University Beacons with a decisive 10-0 win in the opening game of their three-game series. This triumph improves the Redbirds' conference record to 8-7 and their overall standing to 14-26.

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Illinois Wesleyan baseball team faces Augustana and Monmouth this weekend

By McLean County Times | Apr 12, 2024

The Illinois Wesleyan University baseball team is set to play three games this weekend, facing Augustana College in a doubleheader on Saturday, April 13, and Monmouth College on Sunday, April 14. The Titans currently hold an overall record of 16-9 and a conference record of 6-1. All games will take place at Horenberger Field in Bloomington, Illinois.

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After 6 Months of SAFE-T Act, Illinois Families LESS Safe

By McLean County Times | Apr 12, 2024

Illinois residents are feeling the negative impacts of the SAFE-T Act, as highlighted by Rep. Tipsword in a recent discussion with the Center Square. The legislation, which includes cashless bail provisions, has left families in the state feeling anything but safe. In response to this, Rep. Tipsword and other House Republicans are pushing for new legislation to address the issues caused by the implementation of the SAFE-T Act.

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Evansville defeats Illinois State Redbirds with strong early lead

By McLean County Times | Apr 12, 2024

The Illinois State baseball team faced a challenging game against Evansville, resulting in a 9-1 loss at Charles A. Braun Stadium on Friday night. Evansville secured an early lead by scoring seven runs within the first four innings.

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Illinois Wesleyan softball starts road trip against Elmhurst University

By McLean County Times | Apr 12, 2024

The Illinois Wesleyan University softball team is set to begin a four-game road trip with a doubleheader against Elmhurst University on Saturday, April 13. The games are part of the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin series and will take place at Salt Creek Park, starting at 1 p.m.

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Illinois State University hosts spring showcase scrimmage and kids' fest

By McLean County Times | Apr 12, 2024

A day of football and family activities is planned for Saturday, April 13, at Hancock Stadium in Normal, Illinois. The event will culminate with the annual Spring Showcase scrimmage featuring the Illinois State University (ISU) Redbirds.

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Illinois State men's tennis concludes regular season against top-ranked Denver

By McLean County Times | Apr 12, 2024

The Illinois State men's tennis team will conclude its regular season on Saturday in Denver, facing the Summit League leader and No. 43 ranked team. The match is scheduled for 2:30 p.m.

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Rep. Bunting’s Springfield news update for April 12

By McLean County Times | Apr 12, 2024

Rep. Bunting's Springfield news update for April 12In the latest update from Rep. Bunting on April 12, several key issues affecting the state of Illinois were addressed.Regarding the state budget development, Rep. Bunting emphasized the importance of passing a balanced budget that meets the needs of state residents while spending taxpayer money responsibly. A report to the House Revenue and Finance Committee highlighted that Illinois' revenue growth was primarily driven by federal funds and personal income taxes, resulting in an overall increase in revenue compared to...

Four Illinois State seniors join record-setting Hampshire Honor Society class

By McLean County Times | Apr 12, 2024

Illinois State University seniors Zack Annexstad, Peyton Asche, Peter Bussone, and Josh Dinga have been recognized by the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) as members of the 2024 Hampshire Honor Society. This society honors college football players from various divisions of the NCAA, NAIA, and sprint football.