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News from September 2024

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Illinois Wesleyan men's tennis starts new season at CCIW Fall Invitational

By McLean County Times | Sep 6, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - The Illinois Wesleyan University men's tennis team will begin its 2024-25 campaign at the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Fall Invitational on Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 7-8. The tournament will be hosted by Carthage College at Smeds Tennis Center in Kenosha, Wis.

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Redbirds secure victories over Xavier and Army at Billiken Invitational

By McLean County Times | Sep 6, 2024

Illinois State volleyball opened the Billiken Invitational with two victories, defeating Xavier 3-1 and sweeping Army 3-0 on Friday.

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Illinois Wesleyan prepares for second home game against Blackburn

By McLean County Times | Sep 6, 2024

After a recent victory against Eureka College, the Illinois Wesleyan University men's soccer team is preparing for its second home game of the season. The Titans will face Blackburn College on Sunday, September 8, with kickoff scheduled for 3:30 p.m.

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Rep. Tipsword addresses legislative scorecard and economic outlook in weekly e-newsletter

By McLean County Times | Sep 6, 2024

Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: Legislative Scorecard, Corn Crop Update, and More

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1 gas station in cities throughout Livingston County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Aug. 31

By McLean County Times | Sep 6, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Livingston County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Illinois Wesleyan prepares for Redbird Invitational to open women’s golf season

By McLean County Times | Sep 6, 2024

The 2024-25 Illinois Wesleyan University women's golf season is set to commence with the Redbird Invitational, hosted by Illinois State University, on Sunday and Monday, September 8-9. The event will be held at Weibring Golf Club and will feature 36 holes of play on Sunday, followed by a single round on Monday.

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Illinois Wesleyan women's golf ranked eighth in WGCA preseason poll

By McLean County Times | Sep 6, 2024

With three key players from last season's lineup returning, the Illinois Wesleyan University women's golf team will start the 2024-25 season ranked No. 8 according to the Women's Golf Coaches Association Preseason Top-25 released Friday, Sept. 6.

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Illinois Wesleyan women's volleyball defeats DePauw in home opener

By McLean County Times | Sep 6, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - In its first match of the 2024 season at the Shirk Center, the Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team defeated DePauw University in four sets (25-15, 21-25, 25-20, 25-21) to open the Crafted Classic. With this victory, IWU evens its record at 2-2, while DePauw also moves to a 2-2 record.

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Rep. Bunting announces shred truck event and hunger action month collection drive

By McLean County Times | Sep 6, 2024

Rep. Bunting’s Springfield news update for September 6 highlights several community events and state initiatives.

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Illinois State Women's Basketball announces challenging non-conference schedule for 2024

By McLean County Times | Sep 6, 2024

Illinois State Women's Basketball has announced its 2024 non-conference schedule, featuring four games at CEFCU Arena.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in McLean County in week ending Aug. 31?

By McLean County Times | Sep 6, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout McLean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in McLean County in week ending Aug. 24?

By McLean County Times | Sep 5, 2024

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout McLean County was found at four gas stations in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Republicans Open 2024 Election Headquarters-Shop

By Press Release | Sep 5, 2024

The McLean County Republicans held the grand opening of their 2024 election headquarters and newly revamped Restore Illinois Shop, a key hub for political campaign materials leading into the crucial autumn election campaign. The event featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by U.S. Congressman Darin LaHood at the McLean County Republican Headquarters, 211 S. Prospect, Suite 9, in Bloomington.

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McLean County Finance Committee met Sept. 4

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 5, 2024

McLean County Finance Committee met Wednesday, Sept. 4

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City of Fairbury City Council met Sept. 4

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 5, 2024

City of Fairbury City Council met Wednesday, Sept. 4

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Illinois Wesleyan men's soccer wins first game of season against Eureka

By McLean County Times | Sep 5, 2024

After a 24-hour delay, the Illinois Wesleyan University men's soccer team secured their first victory of the season against Eureka College on Thursday night at Neis Field. The Titans now hold a record of 1-0-1, while Eureka's record falls to 1-2-0.

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Illinois Wesleyan women’s soccer team heads to Midwest Tournament

By McLean County Times | Sep 5, 2024

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's soccer team is set to participate in the Midwest Tournament this weekend. The Titans will travel to River Forest, Illinois, where they will face Wartburg College on Saturday at 1:30 p.m., followed by a match against the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse on Sunday at 12 p.m.

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Redbirds set to compete at Billiken Invitational this weekend

By McLean County Times | Sep 5, 2024

The Illinois State volleyball team will continue its non-conference schedule this weekend as the Redbirds travel to Saint Louis, Missouri, to compete in the Billiken Invitational on Friday and Saturday.

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Northwestern defeats Illinois State soccer team with decisive victory

By McLean County Times | Sep 5, 2024

Illinois State soccer (1-3-1, 0-0-0 MVC) fell Thursday night 4-0 to Big Ten opponent Northwestern (4-2-1, 0-0-0 Big Ten) at Adelaide Street Field in Normal, Illinois.

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Illinois Wesleyan hosts Crafted Classic volleyball tournament

By McLean County Times | Sep 5, 2024

After opening the 2024 season on the road, the Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team will play its home opener amid one of three home tournaments. The Titans (1-2) will host the Crafted Classic, sponsored by Crafted Commons, on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 6-7. DePauw University, Loras College, and Webster University will travel to the Shirk Center for the weekend.