McLean County Times

NORMAL, Ill. – A weekly Thursday tradition for Redbird Football fans will continue this fall when The Brock Spack Show returns for the first of its weekly broadcasts on Thursday, August 29, live from Schooners in Bloomington beginning at 6 p.m.

Brett Robbins resigns as head coach of Illinois Wesleyan University's wrestling teams

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Brett Robbins announced his resignation as the head wrestling coach for both the men's and women's teams at Illinois Wesleyan University on Thursday, July 18. Robbins played a significant role in rebuilding the university's wrestling program.

Illinois showcases its top 12 most-visited state parks

Illinois is home to some of the most beautiful state parks in the Midwest. Here’s a look at 12 of the most-visited state parks in Illinois.

Illinois State announces cross country schedule for upcoming season

The Illinois State cross country program has announced its schedule for the upcoming 2024 season. The schedule includes five regular-season meets, featuring one home meet, before the Redbirds commence postseason competition at the MVC Championships.

Home prices in McLean County during June 2024 increased compared to the same period in 2023

In June, the median sale price of a home in McLean County rose by $26,500 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 22.5%.

4 gas stations in cities throughout McLean County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending July 13

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout McLean County was found at four gas stations in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Illinois Wesleyan sets records with CSC academic all-America honors

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's golf team achieved a program record with three student-athletes receiving College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-America At-Large honors on Wednesday, July 17. Junior Quinn Clifford from Chicago, Illinois, was named to the CSC Academic All-America First Team. Fifth-year Bobby Beaubien from Barrington, Illinois, and junior Griffin Pohl from Western Springs, Illinois, earned second and third team honors respectively.

Illinois Wesleyan women’s volleyball earns AVCA Team Academic Award for second straight season

For the second consecutive season, the Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team has earned the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award. The AVCA announced this accolade on Wednesday, July 17. This recognition marks the fourth time in the program's history that the Titans have received this honor.

Ethan Hart receives CSC Academic All-America honors

Illinois Wesleyan University men's lacrosse senior Ethan Hart has been named to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-America At-Large Third Team, announced on Wednesday, July 17. Hart is joined by Illinois Wesleyan's men's golfers Quinn Clifford, Bobby Beaubien, and Griffin Pohl on the at-large teams.

Illinois State volleyball earns AVCA Team Academic Award for 16th-straight year

Illinois State volleyball has received the AVCA Team Academic Award for the 16th consecutive year, as announced by the organization on Wednesday. The team is among 15 Division I schools with an active streak of 15 or more years.

Illinois State women’s golf secures top-25 GPA in NCAA Division I

CORAL SPRINGS, Texas – The Illinois State women's golf team has secured the 20th-best team grade point average (3.815) in NCAA Division I for the 2023-24 academic year, following a notable season of academic and athletic achievements. This announcement comes after five golfers were named to the Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) All-American Scholars List and the program's first First Team Academic All-American.

1 gas station in cities throughout Livingston County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending July 13

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Livingston County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across McLean County in week ending July 13

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout McLean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E15 gas in cities in McLean County in week ending July 13?

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout McLean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

There were 159 multiracial students enrolled in Livingston County County schools in 2022-23 school year

In the 2022-23 school year, 3% of students enrolled in Livingston County County school districts identified as multiracial.

Ali Schrock earns third consecutive CSC academic all-american honor

AUSTIN, Texas – Recent Illinois State graduate Ali Schrock has been named to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-America First Team as of July 16, 2024. This marks her third consecutive CSC/CoSIDA Academic All-America honor, having previously been named to the third team in 2022 and second team in 2023.

IDFPR issues reminder for professional license renewals

The Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) is reminding individuals with certain professional licenses currently up for renewal to start the renewal process before their license expires.

Illinois State track teams honored by USTFCCCA for academic excellence