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News from October 2024

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Youth advisory council hears from state representative on pursuing passions

By McLean County Times | Oct 3, 2024

This week, a gathering took place at Senator Tom Bennett’s Youth Advisory Council, where students from 15 schools across the 53rd Senate District were in attendance. The event featured a speech by a State Representative who shared insights about their background and journey to becoming a State Representative. The representative urged the students to pursue their passions in future endeavors.

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Illinois State triumphs over Valparaiso with comeback victory

By McLean County Times | Oct 3, 2024

Illinois State soccer team secured a 2-1 victory against Valparaiso at Adelaide Street Field. Freshmen Eiley Henderson and Eve Gricius scored their first collegiate goals, leading the Redbirds to their second comeback win of the season.

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Illinois Wesleyan University Athletics partners with WePlayed Sports for enhanced video content

By McLean County Times | Oct 3, 2024

Illinois Wesleyan University Athletics has announced a collaboration with WePlayed Sports to enhance the availability of short-form video content. This partnership aims to provide fans, followers, student-athletes, and partners with accessible videos through social media, iwusports.com, and other platforms.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within McLean County in week ending Sept. 28?

By McLean County Times | Oct 3, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout McLean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across McLean County in week ending Sept. 28

By McLean County Times | Oct 2, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout McLean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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OPINION: On the Issues: County Board - The Heart of the Matter

By Carl J. Wenning | Oct 2, 2024

Early voting for the November 5 election is now taking place. Following the primary elections of March 19, we found out who among the Republican candidates would run against Democratic contenders.

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McLean County Zoning Board of Appeals met October 1

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 2, 2024

McLean County Zoning Board of Appeals met Tuesday, October 1

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McLean County Public Building Commission met Oct. 1

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 2, 2024

McLean County Public Building Commission met Tuesday, Oct. 1

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Grace Fagan earns CCIW Women's Golfer of the Week after Dechert Classic win

By McLean County Times | Oct 2, 2024

Illinois Wesleyan University freshman golfer Grace Fagan has been named the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Women's Golfer of the Week. The announcement came on October 2, 2024, following her first collegiate victory.

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Energy bill aid available through LIHEAP until August 2025

By McLean County Times | Oct 2, 2024

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is currently accepting applications for income-qualified households seeking help with energy bills. This program offers assistance with natural gas, propane, electricity bills, and furnace-related expenses. Applications will remain open until August 15, 2025, or until the allocated funds are depleted.

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Illinois State swim team hosts mental health awareness meet against Indiana

By McLean County Times | Oct 2, 2024

The Illinois State Swim and Dive team is set to commence its 2024-25 season by hosting Indiana State on October 5 at Horton Pool. The event will begin at 2 p.m. and serves as the team's Mental Health Awareness meet, with proceeds benefiting the Hilinski's Hope Foundation.

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Illinois State women's tennis heads to Chicago for MVC championships

By McLean County Times | Oct 2, 2024

The Illinois State women's tennis team is set to compete in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Individual Tennis Championships in Chicago this weekend. Hosted by UIC, the event will feature athletes from all eight MVC schools at XS Tennis Village, a facility with 27 courts including indoor and outdoor surfaces. The competition will run from Friday to Sunday, beginning each day at 9 am.

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Illinois State prepares for key game against Southern Illinois

By McLean County Times | Oct 2, 2024

The Illinois State football team is preparing for a significant matchup against Southern Illinois this Saturday. The Redbirds, currently ranked No. 18, aim to secure their third consecutive victory against FCS teams from Illinois. This upcoming game will take place in Carbondale against the No. 19 ranked Salukis.

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Illinois Wesleyan women's golf eyes third straight CCIW Championship win

By McLean County Times | Oct 2, 2024

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's golf team is preparing for the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Championship. The tournament will take place from October 3-5 at Metamora Fields Golf Course in Metamora, Illinois. This year marks the team's pursuit of a third consecutive league championship.

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Community connects with police on National Coffee with a Cop Day

By McLean County Times | Oct 2, 2024

National Coffee with a Cop Day offers an opportunity for community members to engage with local law enforcement in a casual setting. This event aims to build stronger relationships between the police and the communities they serve.

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Illinois state soccer prepares for matches against Valparaiso and Murray State

By McLean County Times | Oct 2, 2024

Illinois State University's soccer team, with a record of 2-7-2 and 0-2-1 in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC), is preparing for two matches this week. The team will face Valparaiso on Thursday at home, followed by a Sunday game against Murray State on the road. Both games are scheduled to be broadcasted on ESPN+, with kickoffs at 6 p.m. and 1 p.m., respectively.

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Illinois State men's basketball predicted fourth in MVC preseason poll

By McLean County Times | Oct 2, 2024

The Illinois State men's basketball team is projected to finish fourth in the Preseason Missouri Valley Conference Basketball Poll. The announcement was made on Wednesday morning. Sophomore guard Johnny Kinziger has been named to the preseason First Team, while Malachi Poindexter earned a spot on the Second Team.

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Illinois Wesleyan's Griffin Pohl earns CCIW Golfer of the Week honors

By McLean County Times | Oct 2, 2024

A strong performance at the NCAA Division III Preview has earned Illinois Wesleyan University senior golfer Griffin Pohl the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Men's Golfer of the Week honors. The announcement was made on Wednesday, October 2. This marks the third time Pohl has received this recognition in his collegiate career.

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Illinois Wesleyan sweeps North Park in key volleyball match

By McLean County Times | Oct 2, 2024

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team secured a significant victory against North Park University in a College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin match. The Titans won in straight sets, with scores of 25-17, 25-10, and 25-21. This win improves their season record to 10-5 and 3-0 in conference play, while North Park falls to 10-3 overall and 1-1 in league play.

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Rooks Creek Community Consolidated School District 425 administrators rank 46th lowest in state for average salary in 2023

By McLean County Times | Oct 1, 2024

Administrators in Rooks Creek Community Consolidated School District 425 earn an average of $80,261 per year, ranking 46th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.