Quantcast

McLean County Times

Friday, November 22, 2024

News from April 2024

Medium e6vez44ik3ts3an68mnz0ort1kta

Illinois State women's golf advances to NCAA East Lansing Regional

By McLean County Times | Apr 24, 2024

The Illinois State women's golf team is set to compete in the NCAA Regional for the second time in three seasons. The East Lansing Regional, hosted by Michigan State, will take place at Forest Akers Golf Course from May 6 to May 8, with a practice day on May 5.

Medium 4m7cuwh2nsv4nr6qk2deurkja4up

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Livingston County in week ending Apr. 20?

By McLean County Times | Apr 23, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Livingston County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

Medium pogz2f9g7wvflkp7sczckuhtjc0h

2 gas stations in cities throughout Livingston County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Apr. 20

By McLean County Times | Apr 23, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Livingston County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

Medium mhozgb0extce9rc67ez9g5suij48

Free Admission Offered for Chicago Museums This Summer

By McLean County Times | Apr 23, 2024

Residents of the 106th District in Chicago have a special opportunity this summer to enjoy the city's renowned museums free of charge. A recent announcement invites district residents to take advantage of a complimentary museum admission card for a group of four individuals."If you are a 106th District resident, please be sure to contact my office to reserve our museum admission card, which is good for free admission for 4!" encouraged the unidentified source behind the initiative.The offer extends to various attractions, including the Field Museum, the Adler...

Medium carl at table

OPINION: On the Issues: Are Conservative Republicans Bigots? (Part 1)

By Carl J. Wenning | Apr 23, 2024

As a rather outspoken Communication Manager for McLean County Republicans, I’m used to getting “hate mail” from progressive Democrats. One of the most common accusations I hear is that conservative Republicans are racists or haters – bigots – because they oppose illegal immigration. Also cited as evidence is the undeniable fact that many conservative Republicans oppose the Black Lives Matter movement, the DEI agenda, public education’s 1619 Project, reparations for slavery, affirmative action, and the LGBTQIA+ movement. It would seem, at least on the face of it, that progressives have a solid case for their claim that conservative Republicans are either racist or haters, and perhaps both. But do they?

Illinois State loses close match against Northwestern in extra innings

By McLean County Times | Apr 23, 2024

Illinois State faced a narrow defeat against Northwestern, with the Wildcats clinching a 7-6 victory in extra innings at Rocky and Berenice Miller Park. This marked the second encounter between the teams this year.

Medium ufpxr6lg4lfyidlgv2xlvww78168

Illinois State men's golf team finishes season at MVC Championship

By McLean County Times | Apr 23, 2024

The Illinois State men's golf team concluded its 2023-24 season at the 2024 MVC Championship in Sunrise Beach, Missouri. At the event's banquet, senior Valentin Peugnet and junior Alex McCulla received All-MVC honors, and head coach Ray Kralis was named MVC Coach of the Year.

Medium f3m6qzao7nptns8sz5c3a3jy2cdl

Ending Corruption Requires Holding Elected Officials Accountable

By McLean County Times | Apr 23, 2024

In a recent statement, Rep. Tipsword, a member of the House Ethics and Elections Committee, emphasized the importance of holding elected officials accountable to combat public corruption in Illinois. He highlighted that several initiatives aimed at maintaining the highest ethical standards for officials were put forward this spring but faced obstruction from the majority party."If we want to earn the trust of our residents, we have to end public corruption in Illinois. Let’s hold all elected officials to the highest ethical standards so we can stop bad behavior BEFORE it...

Illinois Wesleyan announces dates for 2024 men's soccer summer camps

By McLean County Times | Apr 23, 2024

The Illinois Wesleyan men's soccer coaching staff has announced the dates for the 2024 summer camp schedule. The program will offer a Youth Day Camp, catering to children aged 6-10, and a Summer College ID Camp aimed at high school players.

Medium qrtkuwv8e9ckppe6c9u0al3j2t00

Illinois Wesleyan's Ethan Lowder earns second CSC Academic All-America honor

By McLean County Times | Apr 23, 2024

Ethan Lowder, a senior from Illinois Wesleyan University's men's swimming and diving team, has been honored as a College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-America selection for the second time in his career. The CSC announced on April 23 that Lowder was named to the Second Team.

Medium fh71u9dxl592wq0qr6w3bwppz8hr

Eva Reyes selected for NCAA Inclusion Forum's Student-Athlete Symposium

By McLean County Times | Apr 23, 2024

Eva Reyes, a junior from the Illinois State swimming and diving team, has been chosen to represent Illinois State University (ISU) at the 2024 NCAA Inclusion Forum. The event will take place in Indianapolis from April 24-26 at the Hyatt Regency.

Medium 460tqa4mi2qr2uu37ezl5aceavx3

Illinois Wesleyan women's lacrosse faces key conference test at North Central

By McLean County Times | Apr 23, 2024

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's lacrosse team is preparing for a significant College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin matchup as they head to North Central College. The game is scheduled for Wednesday, April 24, at 7 p.m. in Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium.

Medium ie64yafbh1pi7kepjdvjlpc3lcrt

Illinois Wesleyan defeats Carthage College with strong pitching performance

By McLean County Times | Apr 23, 2024

The Illinois Wesleyan University baseball team secured a 4-0 victory over Carthage College at Horenberger Field on Tuesday evening. Sophomore Cole Shamhart and senior Jacob Cyrus combined for a complete-game shutout, striking out 17 batters in total. This win improved IWU's record to 22-9 overall and 11-3 in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin, while Carthage fell to 20-10 overall and 8-6 in league play.

Medium hgpk97t6uvzm9x88ehqwljpgr291

Illinois Wesleyan softball to host Coe College in midweek doubleheader

By McLean County Times | Apr 23, 2024

The Illinois Wesleyan University softball team is set to face Coe College in a doubleheader at Inspiration Field on April 24. The Titans, holding a 21-8 record, recently achieved sweeps against Carthage and North Park. Meanwhile, Coe College enters the matchup with a 24-6 record and a five-game winning streak.

Medium phxqlhl3jnpn5qtjx33u1rj5jx48

Gianna Certa earns third CCIW Pitcher of the Week award this season

By McLean County Times | Apr 22, 2024

For the second consecutive week, Illinois Wesleyan University sophomore Gianna Certa has been recognized as the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Pitcher of the Week. This marks her third time receiving the honor this season. She becomes the first Titan to achieve this distinction three times in one season since Natalie Grubczak last year, and the first IWU pitcher to win in consecutive weeks since Ally Wiegand in 2019.

Medium 5zmn24anfnyqffpxi4z6ejoo1lyk

Illinois State prepares for rematch against Northwestern

By McLean County Times | Apr 22, 2024

The Illinois State baseball team is preparing for a rematch against Northwestern University on Tuesday in Evanston, Illinois. The Redbirds have been successful in recent non-conference games, winning four out of their last five matches. Northwestern, with a record of 12-23 this season, recently lost all three games in a road series against Illinois.

Medium fb6sz65ezaov1vheornut786z0di

Illinois Wesleyan baseball set for midweek games against Carthage and Eastern Illinois

By McLean County Times | Apr 22, 2024

The Illinois Wesleyan University baseball team is set to face Carthage College and Eastern Illinois University in back-to-back games this week. Following a decisive 13-3 victory over the Firebirds, the Titans will host Carthage at Horenberger Field on Tuesday, April 23, at 5 p.m. The following day, they will travel to play Eastern Illinois at Coaches Stadium with the game starting at 3 p.m.

Illinois State struggles on second day of MVC Championship

By McLean County Times | Apr 22, 2024

The Illinois State men's golf team is facing challenges at the 2024 MVC Championship, currently in ninth place as they enter the final round. The event is being held at The Club at Porto Cima in Sunrise Beach, Missouri.

Medium f3m6qzao7nptns8sz5c3a3jy2cdl

Hundreds of Bills Advance, A Few Victories, Pro-Life/Pro Second Amendment Rallies, and More

By McLean County Times | Apr 22, 2024

In legislative news from the week of April 15, a significant number of bills sponsored by House Democrats advanced, outnumbering those from Republicans that progressed for consideration. Despite this, there were still notable victories for various causes. Representative Keicher and Representative LaHa championed Human Trafficking Initiatives, while efforts were made to address teacher shortages, enhance school safety, protect children, and introduce stiffer penalties for obstructing public highways.Looking ahead, the focus will shift to the upcoming spring session in...

Medium mhozgb0extce9rc67ez9g5suij48

Volunteer Week Celebrates Community Members Making a Difference

By McLean County Times | Apr 22, 2024

Volunteer Week is a time to thank the members of our community who work to tackle our greatest challenges and make the world a better place. In a heartfelt message, the organizers express their gratitude by saying, "Thank you volunteers!" This acknowledgement extends to all volunteers who selflessly contribute their time and effort to support those in need, with a direct appreciation conveyed through the words, "Thank you to all the volunteers who do critical work to help others!!"