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News from April 2024

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Town of Normal Town Council met March 18

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 25, 2024

Town of Normal Town Council met Monday, March 18

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City of Chenoa City Council met April 23

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 25, 2024

City of Chenoa City Council met Tuesday, April 23

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City of Bloomington City Council met April 22

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 25, 2024

City of Bloomington City Council met Monday, April 22

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Illinois Wesleyan prepares for senior day lacrosse clash against Augustana

By McLean County Times | Apr 25, 2024

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's lacrosse team is set to play its final regular season game against Augustana College on Saturday, April 27, at Tucci Stadium. The match will begin at noon and will serve as a Senior Day event honoring seniors Britney Maldonado and Hannah Trousdale.

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OPINION: On the Issues: Are Conservative Republicans Bigots? (Part 2)

By Carl J. Wenning | Apr 25, 2024

In my last On the Issues op-ed (Are Conservative Republicans Bigots? – Part 1), I noted how conservative Republicans must be liars, lunatics, or liberal-minded for not supporting anti-bigotry measures of the progressive Left.

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Illinois Wesleyan recognizes track stars at annual awards banquet

By McLean County Times | Apr 25, 2024

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's and women's track and field teams held their annual banquet on April 24, where they recognized six athletes for their achievements during the 2024 season.

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Illinois Wesleyan men's tennis to host Wheaton for senior day finale

By McLean County Times | Apr 25, 2024

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's tennis team is set to face Wheaton College in a College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin match on Saturday, April 27. This game marks the regular season finale for the Titans, who currently hold a record of 9-8 overall and 2-4 in conference play. Prior to the match, seniors Joshua Cortez from Chicago and Jordan Sibley-Diggs from Oak Park will be honored.

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Illinois Wesleyan lacrosse signs young player through Team IMPACT partnership

By McLean County Times | Apr 25, 2024

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's lacrosse team has welcomed 13-year-old Dylan Gilbraith as its newest member through a partnership with Team IMPACT. The announcement was made by head coach Zach Iannucci during a press conference on April 25 in Bloomington, Illinois.

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Illinois state baseball faces Murray state amid ongoing road trip

By McLean County Times | Apr 25, 2024

The Illinois State baseball team is set to continue its five-game road trip with a three-game series against Murray State from April 26-28. The Redbirds will play at Murray State, with games scheduled for Friday at 5 p.m. CT, Saturday at 2 p.m. CT, and Sunday at 1 p.m. CT. All games will be available on ESPN+ with live stats.

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Illinois State tennis players receive multiple honors ahead of MVC Championship

By McLean County Times | Apr 25, 2024

Several members of the Illinois State women's tennis team received accolades at the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Tennis Banquet in Nashville, ahead of the 2024 MVC Tennis Championship. The banquet was hosted by Belmont.

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Missouri Valley Conference announces future sites for women's basketball championships

By McLean County Times | Apr 25, 2024

The Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) has announced the future locations for its Women's Basketball Championship over the next three years. The tournament will be held at Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana, in 2025; Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, in 2026; and Vibrant Arena at The MARK in Moline, Illinois, in 2027.

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Illinois State shines at Drake Relays; Plummer wins steeplechase

By McLean County Times | Apr 25, 2024

The Illinois State track and field team completed the first day of the Drake Relays in Des Moines, Iowa. The event was marked by junior Mattison Plummer's top-10 performance and victory in the steeplechase at Drake Stadium.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Livingston County in week ending Apr. 20?

By McLean County Times | Apr 24, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Livingston County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Redbirds prepare for indoor clash against Panthers at UNI Dome

By McLean County Times | Apr 24, 2024

The Illinois State University Redbirds are set to face the University of Northern Iowa Panthers in a crucial conference series in Cedar Falls. The matchup will be played indoors at the UNI Dome due to inclement weather, with a doubleheader scheduled for Saturday, April 27, and a single game on Sunday, April 28.

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Illinois Wesleyan triumphs over North Central College in key CCIW women's lacrosse match

By McLean County Times | Apr 24, 2024

In a crucial College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin matchup, the Illinois Wesleyan University women's lacrosse team secured a 15-7 victory over North Central College on Wednesday night. The win improved IWU's record to 8-7 overall and 3-2 in conference play, while NCC dropped to 7-6 overall and 2-3 in league action.

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Illinois Wesleyan's Macy Ludwig wins CCIW Golfer of the Week again

By McLean County Times | Apr 24, 2024

For the second consecutive week, Macy Ludwig, a junior golfer from Illinois Wesleyan University, has been named the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Golfer of the Week. This recognition marks the fourth time in her career that she has received this honor. The announcement was made by the league office on Wednesday, April 24.

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Illinois Wesleyan splits softball doubleheader against Coe College

By McLean County Times | Apr 24, 2024

In a non-conference doubleheader, the Illinois Wesleyan University softball team faced Coe College on April 24. The Titans secured a win in the first game with a score of 2-1 but fell to the Kohawks 6-2 in the second game. Following these games, IWU holds a 22-9 overall record while Coe stands at 25-7.

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Illinois Wesleyan golfers share CCIW weekly honors again

By McLean County Times | Apr 24, 2024

A pair of Illinois Wesleyan University men's golfers have been recognized as the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Golfers of the Week for the second consecutive week. The announcement was made by the league office on Wednesday, April 24.

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Illinois Wesleyan cancels weekend track events due to weather

By McLean County Times | Apr 24, 2024

Due to forecasted weather conditions across the Midwest, Illinois Wesleyan University's men's and women's track and field meet, the IWU Invite, originally scheduled for Friday, April 26, has been canceled. The university also announced that it will not participate in the Drake Relays in Des Moines, Iowa, which were set for Thursday through Saturday, April 25-27.

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Illinois State athletes to compete at Drake Relays and Kip Janvrin Invite

By McLean County Times | Apr 24, 2024

The Illinois State track and field team is preparing for a busy weekend, with athletes set to participate in two different competitions. A select group of Redbirds will compete at the Drake Relays from April 25-27, while another contingent will head to the Kip Janvrin Invite hosted by Simpson College from April 25-26.