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McLean County Times

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

News from August 2025

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Illinois Wesleyan baseball opens registration for fall prospect ID camp

By McLean County Times | Aug 29, 2025

Registration is now open for the Illinois Wesleyan University Fall Prospect ID Camp, which will be held on Sunday, October 26, at Jack Horenberger Field in Bloomington.

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Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Chestnut Health Systems

By J. V. Ramos | Aug 29, 2025

Chestnut Health Systems, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $250,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Illinois Wesleyan women's volleyball wins season opener against Earlham College

By McLean County Times | Aug 29, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team began its season with a five-set win over Earlham College at the Shirk Center on Friday night.

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Illinois Wesleyan men's soccer opens season with decisive win over Spalding

By McLean County Times | Aug 29, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's soccer team began its season with a 5-1 win over Spalding University at the JR Hoe Invitational in Louisville, Kentucky, on Friday, August 29.

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Illinois Wesleyan cross country teams sweep Titan Opener to start season

By McLean County Times | Aug 29, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's and women's cross country teams began their 2025 season with a strong performance at the Titan Opener on Friday, August 29.

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Illinois Wesleyan falls to Simpson College in women's soccer season opener

By McLean County Times | Aug 29, 2025

Illinois Wesleyan University's women's soccer team opened its season with a 2-1 loss to Simpson College at Neis Field on Friday, August 29.

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Which high school alumni from Bloomington-Normal Metro area will play in games during the week starting Monday, Sept. 1?

By A. M. Grimes | Aug 29, 2025

These former Bloomington-Normal Metro area high school standouts are scheduled to compete the week starting Monday, Sept. 1.

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3 gas stations in cities throughout McLean County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Aug. 23

By E. C. Townsend | Aug 28, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout McLean County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Q2 Recap: 2 parolees from Livingston County convicted of drug crimes released on parole

By D. V. Fischer | Aug 28, 2025

There were two offenders convicted of drug crimes living in Livingston County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the McLean County Times.

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7 inmates sentenced in McLean County to be released from prison during September

By D. H. Klein | Aug 28, 2025

There are seven inmates sentenced in McLean County set to be released from prison in September.

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Inside Marcfirst—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By J. V. Ramos | Aug 28, 2025

Marcfirst, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $320,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Illinois Wesleyan cross country teams to open season with Titan Opener

By McLean County Times | Aug 28, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's and women's cross country teams will begin their 2025 seasons at the Titan Opener on Friday, August 29.

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Illinois Senate Republican Caucus seeks legislative assistant for team

By McLean County Times | Aug 28, 2025

The Illinois Senate Republican Caucus has announced an open position for a Legislative Assistant.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across McLean County in week ending Aug. 23

By E. C. Townsend | Aug 28, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout McLean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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City of Lexington City Council met Aug. 28

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 28, 2025

City of Lexington City Council met Thursday, Aug. 28

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Illinois Wesleyan men’s soccer opens new season at JR Hoe Invitational

By McLean County Times | Aug 28, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's soccer team is set to start its 39th season this weekend at the JR Hoe Invitational in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Redbirds women's soccer posts biggest win since 2019 with shutout over Leathernecks

By McLean County Times | Aug 28, 2025

The Illinois State Redbirds women's soccer team recorded their largest victory since 2019 with a 5-0 win over the Western Illinois Leathernecks on Thursday night at Adelaide Street Field.

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Illinois Wesleyan women’s soccer opens season at home against Simpson College

By McLean County Times | Aug 28, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's soccer team is set to open its 2025 season with a home game against Simpson College on Friday, August 29.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within McLean County in week ending Aug. 23?

By E. C. Townsend | Aug 28, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout McLean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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5 inmates sentenced in Livingston County to be released in September

By D. H. Klein | Aug 27, 2025

There are five inmates sentenced in Livingston County set to be released from prison in September.