September, 2024 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Rep. Tipsword addresses local developments and challenges impacting district residents

By McLean County Times | Sep 13, 2024

Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: Around the District, Consumer Safety, and More

Illinois Wesleyan hosts annual IWU Fall Classic at Ironwood Golf Course

By McLean County Times | Sep 13, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - The eighth-ranked Illinois Wesleyan University women's golf team will host its annual IWU Fall Classic this weekend, Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 14-15, at Ironwood Golf Course. The field will include 19 teams and 124 players with 9 a.m. shotgun starts each day.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within McLean County in week ending Sept. 7?

By McLean County Times | Sep 13, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout McLean County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in McLean County in week ending Sept. 7?

By McLean County Times | Sep 13, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout McLean County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Republicans Present Four Awards at Annual Lincoln-Reagan Dinner

By Press Release | Sep 12, 2024

The McLean County Republicans presented four awards to party members at last night's Lincoln-Reagan Dinner (September 10). Each was recognized for meritorious service.

Odell Community Consolidated School District 435 Board met Sept. 11

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 12, 2024

Odell Community Consolidated School District 435 Board met Wednesday, Sept. 11

Illinois State golfers Yun and Jones named MVC Co-Golfers of The Week

By McLean County Times | Sep 12, 2024

Following a record-setting weekend at the Redbird Invitational, Illinois State golfers Jinyoung Yun and Morgan Jones were two of the three golfers named Missouri Valley Conference Co-Golfers of the Week.

Illinois Wesleyan women’s volleyball heads to Iowa for weekend matches

By McLean County Times | Sep 12, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - The Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team will travel to Iowa for a two-day event on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 13-14. IWU (4-3) will compete against Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, facing Coe and Edgewood College on Friday at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m., respectively. The Titans will conclude the trip in Mount Vernon, Iowa with a match against No. 21 Cornell College on Saturday at 12 p.m.

Redbird men's tennis begins fall campaign at River Forest Invitational

By McLean County Times | Sep 12, 2024

The Redbird men's tennis team is set to commence their 2024-25 season at the River Forest Collegiate Tennis Invitational. The event, hosted by Northern Illinois University, will take place over two days this weekend.

Illinois State hosts Redbird Invite featuring regional teams

By McLean County Times | Sep 12, 2024

NORMAL, Ill. - The Illinois State Cross Country team is set to host the Redbird Invite on Friday afternoon at the Weibring Golf Course. The event begins at 5 p.m. with the women's 6,000-meter race, followed by the men's 8,000-meter race at 5:45 p.m.

Illinois State falls to Northern Illinois with late first-half goal

By McLean County Times | Sep 12, 2024

Despite a strong effort, Illinois State Soccer (2-4-1, 0-0-0 MVC) fell Thursday night to Northern Illinois (5-1-1, 0-0-0 MAC) 1-0 after a late first-half goal from the Huskies.

City of Pontiac Public Library Board of Trustees met September 9

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 12, 2024

City of Pontiac Public Library Board of Trustees met 5:30 p.m. Monday, September 9.

Illinois State volleyball to compete in Panther Invitational this weekend

By McLean County Times | Sep 12, 2024

The Illinois State volleyball team (3-4) will travel to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for the Panther Invitational hosted by UW-Milwaukee (3-4). The Redbirds are set to compete against the Panthers, St. Thomas (3-4), and Iowa (4-2) on Friday and Saturday.

Illinois Supreme Court hears cases on pretrial detention under SAFE-T Act

By McLean County Times | Sep 12, 2024

The Illinois Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in two cases that test the authority of local courts to hold criminal suspects behind bars while they await trial.

Illinois Wesleyan set to face Rockford University in men's soccer match

By McLean County Times | Sep 12, 2024

Illinois Wesleyan University's men's soccer team is preparing to face Rockford University in a Friday night match on September 13. The game will begin at 7 p.m. at Neis Field.