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News from February 2025

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Illinois Department of Corrections set to release 12 inmates sentenced in McLean County during March

By McLean County Times | Feb 28, 2025

There are 12 inmates sentenced in McLean County set to be released from jail in March.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within McLean County in week ending Feb. 22?

By McLean County Times | Feb 28, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout McLean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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LeRoy Community Unit School District 2 welcomes 754 students in 2023-24 school year

By McLean County Times | Feb 28, 2025

Enrollment at LeRoy Community Unit School District 2 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in McLean County in week ending Feb. 22?

By McLean County Times | Feb 28, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout McLean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Illinois State performs strongly on day three of MVC Championships

By McLean County Times | Feb 28, 2025

Illinois State University's swim and dive team concluded the third day of the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Championships with notable achievements, including 10 personal bests, 18 lifetime bests, and a new school record.

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Illinois Wesleyan prepares to face Augustana College in men's volleyball matchup

By McLean County Times | Feb 28, 2025

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - The Illinois Wesleyan University men's volleyball team is preparing for a College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin match against Augustana College on Saturday, March 1.

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Fridman leads Illinois Wesleyan to CCIW tournament championship game

By McLean County Times | Feb 28, 2025

Freshman Josh Fridman led Illinois Wesleyan University's men's basketball team to a victory over Augustana College, securing a spot in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Tournament Championship.

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Illinois State men's tennis falls to Grand Canyon University in Arizona

By McLean County Times | Feb 28, 2025

The Illinois State men's tennis team faced a challenging match against Grand Canyon University, resulting in a 4-0 defeat.

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Illinois State triumphs over Central Michigan in Redbird Quad meet

By McLean County Times | Feb 28, 2025

Illinois State University emerged victorious in the Redbird Quad meet, overcoming Central Michigan with a final score of 195.725 on Friday night at Horton Field House.

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Illinois State schedules football game against Wisconsin for 2029

By McLean County Times | Feb 28, 2025

Illinois State University (ISU) has announced the addition of a game against Wisconsin to its 2029 football schedule.

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Illinois Wesleyan excels on day one of CCIW track championships

By McLean County Times | Feb 28, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University track and field teams had a productive first day at the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Championships in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

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Illinois legislation proposes ban on agricultural herbicide 2,4-D

By McLean County Times | Feb 28, 2025

Legislation has been introduced in the Illinois House to ban the sale and use of 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, commonly known as 2,4-D. This herbicide is widely used in agriculture and by local highway departments for weed control.

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Illinois Wesleyan baseball heads to St. Louis for series against WashU

By McLean County Times | Feb 28, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University baseball team is preparing for a three-game series against Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Illinois Wesleyan to compete in CCIW bowling tournament in Waukegan

By McLean County Times | Feb 28, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's bowling team is preparing for the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Tournament #2, scheduled for March 1-2.

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Illinois Wesleyan women's tennis team faces Cornell in season opener

By McLean County Times | Feb 28, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's tennis team is set to begin its 2025 season with a match against Cornell College on Sunday, March 2.

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Illinois State falls to Lindenwood in baseball series opener

By McLean County Times | Feb 28, 2025

Illinois State University's baseball team faced a setback in their series opener against Lindenwood University, with the Redbirds losing 8-5 on Friday afternoon.

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Illinois State prepares for spring football training under Coach Brock Spack

By McLean County Times | Feb 28, 2025

Illinois State University is set to commence its spring football training on March 4 at Hancock Stadium.

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Illinois Wesleyan prepares for tennis showdown against Greenville

By McLean County Times | Feb 28, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's tennis team is preparing to face Greenville University this Saturday, March 1.

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Redbirds split first day games at MTSU Tournament

By McLean County Times | Feb 28, 2025

After a narrow defeat in their opening game against Middle Tennessee, the Redbirds secured a 3-0 victory over Ball State on the first day of the MTSU Tournament in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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Illinois Wesleyan concludes season at NCAA wrestling championships

By McLean County Times | Feb 28, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's wrestling team wrapped up its season at the NCAA Division III Region VI Championships held on Friday, February 28, at the Alliant Energy Powerhouse in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.