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News from September 2024

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Illinois Wesleyan prepares for tennis clash against Elmhurst University

By McLean County Times | Sep 22, 2024

After a brief hiatus, the Illinois Wesleyan University women's tennis team is set to face Elmhurst University in a College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin match.

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Illinois State men’s golf team excels on day one of Boilermaker Fall Invitational

By McLean County Times | Sep 22, 2024

The Illinois State men's golf team delivered a balanced performance on the opening day of the Boilermaker Fall Invitational, positioning themselves in fourth place among 15 schools with one round remaining in the 54-hole tournament.

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Illinois State soccer falls to Belmont in conference opener

By McLean County Times | Sep 22, 2024

Illinois State soccer (2-6-2, 0-1-1 MVC) experienced its first conference loss on Sunday as Belmont (5-5-1, 2-0-0 MVC) secured a 2-0 victory at Adelaide Street Field.

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Illinois Wesleyan men’s golf team secures second place after first two rounds

By McLean County Times | Sep 22, 2024

PENFIELD, NY - A strong start has the fifth-ranked Illinois Wesleyan University men's golf team in second place with one round remaining at the NCAA Division III Preview. The Titans carded rounds of 276 and 277 on the par-72 Midvale Country Club to finish the day 23-under par on Sunday, Sept. 22.

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Illinois Wesleyan ranks fourth after rainy first round at TPC Wisconsin

By McLean County Times | Sep 22, 2024

MADISON, Wis. - After significant rain hit the Madison area overnight and through the morning, the eighth-ranked Illinois Wesleyan University women's golf team weathered the opening round at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Fall Invite Sunday, Sept. 22, carding a 315 on the par-71 TPC Wisconsin. With one round complete and one to go, the Titans rank fourth in the 17-team field.

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Illinois Wesleyan draws with Dominican after comeback effort

By McLean County Times | Sep 22, 2024

Two late goals by Illinois Wesleyan University's women's soccer team resulted in a 3-3 draw against Dominican University on Sunday afternoon. The match, held on September 22, saw IWU overcome a two-goal deficit at halftime.

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Illinois State women's golf team heads to Johnny Imes Invitational

By McLean County Times | Sep 22, 2024

COLUMBIA, Mo. – After winning the opening tournament of the 2024-25 season, where Redbird golfers Morgan Jones and Jinyoung Yun shared medalist honors, the Illinois State women's golf team travels to Columbia, Missouri, to compete in the Johnny Imes Invitational, hosted by the University of Missouri.

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Which former McLean County Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 23?

By McLean County Times | Sep 22, 2024

These former McLean County Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 23.

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Recent McLean County home sales in week ending Sept. 14

By McLean County Times | Sep 21, 2024

There were 54 reported residential sales in McLean County in the week ending Sept. 14, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Weekly recap, week ending Sept. 14 home sales in Livingston County

By McLean County Times | Sep 21, 2024

There were nine reported residential sales in Livingston County in the week ending Sept. 14, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Cheapest E85 gas in cities across McLean County in week ending Sept. 14

By McLean County Times | Sep 21, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout McLean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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McLean County Times area weekly mass times

By McLean County Times | Sep 21, 2024

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

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Analysis: Bloomington School District 87 administrators rank 323rd lowest in state for average salary in 2023

By McLean County Times | Sep 21, 2024

Administrators in Bloomington School District 87 earn an average of $100,722 per year, ranking 323rd lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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City of Fairbury City Council met Aug. 21

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 21, 2024

City of Fairbury City Council met Wednesday, Aug. 21

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McLean County Unit School District 5 Board of Education met Aug. 21

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 21, 2024

McLean County Unit School District 5 Board of Education met Wednesday, Aug. 21

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Carlock Public Library District Board met Aug. 20

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 21, 2024

Carlock Public Library District Board met Tuesday, Aug. 20

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Illinois Wesleyan men's soccer defeats Knox College with late goal

By McLean County Times | Sep 21, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - The Illinois Wesleyan University men's soccer team secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Knox College on Saturday, September 21 at Neis Field. This win brings IWU's record to 5-0-1, while Knox College falls to 2-5-1. The Titans are experiencing one of their best starts since the 2012 season when they began with a 6-0 record.

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Illinois State triumphs over Eastern Illinois in Mid-America Classic

By McLean County Times | Sep 21, 2024

NORMAL, Ill. – On the first drive of the game, Eastern Illinois was on the Illinois State one-yard line looking to score, but a recovered fumble at the goal line led to three-straight scoring drives for the No. 15 ranked Redbirds (3-1), who secured a 31-7 win over the Panthers on Saturday night at Hancock Stadium in the 112th Mid-America Classic.

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Illinois State men's golf team to compete in Purdue Fall Invitational

By McLean County Times | Sep 21, 2024

The Illinois State men's golf team is set to participate in its third tournament of the season at the Purdue Fall Invitational in West Lafayette, Indiana. The event will take place from Sunday, September 22 to Monday, September 23 at the Kampen Course. The field includes four Big Ten schools and two Big East schools.

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Illinois state secures five-set victory over Mercer in Owls Paradise Classic

By McLean County Times | Sep 21, 2024

Illinois State volleyball concluded their participation in the Owls Paradise Classic with a five-set victory over Mercer on Saturday morning in Boca Raton, Florida. The Redbirds will now shift their focus to the 2024 Missouri Valley Conference season, which begins Friday at CEFCU Arena.