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Chloe Cline’s early goal secures road win for Illinois State

By McLean County Times | Sep 8, 2024

Illinois State secured its first road win of the season with a 1-0 victory over Western Illinois on Sunday in Macomb. Freshman Chloe Cline's second goal of the season proved decisive for Illinois State (2-3-1, 0-0-0 MVC), which overcame Western Illinois (0-5-0, 0-0-0 OVC).

Macy Ludwig leads IWU golfers at Redbird Invite

By McLean County Times | Sep 8, 2024

NORMAL, Ill. - Senior Macy Ludwig from Effingham, Illinois, representing St. Anthony, is positioned within the top-five after two rounds of play at the Redbird Invite at Weibring Golf Club. The eighth-ranked Illinois Wesleyan University women's golf team stands 12th in the tournament following rounds of 321 and 308 on Sunday, September 8.

Illinois Wesleyan falls to UW-La Crosse; Kiewiet shines with record saves

By McLean County Times | Sep 8, 2024

Facing a formidable opponent, the Illinois Wesleyan University (IWU) women's soccer team fell to the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UWL) with a 2-0 scoreline. The match took place on Sunday, September 8, during the Midwest Tournament in River Forest, Illinois.

Which former McLean County Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 9?

By McLean County Times | Sep 8, 2024

These former McLean County Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 9.

McLean County home sales in week ending Aug. 31

By McLean County Times | Sep 8, 2024

There were 37 reported residential sales in McLean County in the week ending Aug. 31, according to BlockShopper.com.

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

By McLean County Times | Sep 7, 2024

The only price of premium gas 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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McLean County Times area weekly mass times

By McLean County Times | Sep 7, 2024

The following parishes in the McLean County Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Weekly recap of Livingston County home sales during week ending Aug. 31

By McLean County Times | Sep 7, 2024

There were five reported residential sales in Livingston County in the week ending Aug. 31, according to BlockShopper.com.

Livingston County residents pay $92,610 in County Sales Tax in June

By McLean County Times | Sep 7, 2024

In June, Livingston County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Illinois Wesleyan women's tennis opens season with win over Lawrence

By McLean County Times | Sep 7, 2024

Playing on their home courts, the Illinois Wesleyan University women's tennis team began their 2024-25 season with a victory over Lawrence University.

Illinois Wesleyan women’s volleyball sweeps Loras & Webster at Crafted Classic

By McLean County Times | Sep 7, 2024

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team concluded a successful weekend at the Crafted Classic on Saturday, September 7. The Titans (4-2) secured victories against Loras College and Webster University, both in straight sets. Juniors Taylor French, Hannah Tellor, and Kannyn Boyd were named to the Crafted Classic All-Tournament Team.

Illinois State volleyball falls to Saint Louis in Billiken Invitational finale

By McLean County Times | Sep 7, 2024

Illinois State volleyball concluded the Billiken Invitational with a loss to Saint Louis on Saturday afternoon. The Redbirds, who leave Missouri with two wins, now hold a 3-4 record early in the 2024 season.

Illinois State holds on for gritty road win at North Alabama

By McLean County Times | Sep 7, 2024

In the second of two road games to start the 2024 season, No. 21 ranked Illinois State (1-1) secured a 24-17 victory over the North Alabama Lions (0-3) on Saturday night at Braly Stadium.

Illinois Wesleyan falls to Wartburg College at Midwest Tournament opener

By McLean County Times | Sep 7, 2024

In its opening match of the Midwest Tournament, the Illinois Wesleyan University women's soccer team was defeated by Wartburg College with a score of 2-0 on Saturday, September 7. This result left the Titans with a record of 0-3 for the season, while Wartburg secured its first win, moving to 1-2.