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Illinois State faces Abilene Christian in historic first meeting

By McLean County Times | Mar 26, 2025

Illinois State University's women's basketball team is set to face Abilene Christian for the first time in the WNIT Super 16 at Shirk Center.

Illinois State baseball triumphs over SIUE Cougars with early offensive surge

By McLean County Times | Mar 26, 2025

The Illinois State baseball team secured a victory against the SIUE Cougars with a 9-3 win on Wednesday evening in Edwardsville, Illinois.

Illinois Wesleyan set to open conference play against North Park

By McLean County Times | Mar 26, 2025

BLOOMINGTON, Ill.– The Illinois Wesleyan University baseball team is preparing for their College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin opener against North Park University on March 28 at 5 p.m. After this home game, the team heads to North Park for...

Resolution seeks to declare Route 66 centennial year

By McLean County Times | Mar 26, 2025

Senator Chris Balkema of Channahon has successfully advanced Senate Joint Resolution 12, a measure aimed at declaring 2026 as the Illinois Route 66 Centennial Year.

Titan Table Talk features IWU sports leaders discussing seasons' progress

By McLean County Times | Mar 26, 2025

In the latest episode of Titan Table Talk, host Tyler Wilson engages in discussions with several prominent figures from Illinois Wesleyan University's sports teams.

Illinois State women’s tennis hosts UNI and Drake for MVC matches

By McLean County Times | Mar 26, 2025

Illinois State University's women's tennis team is set to host two Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) matches this weekend.

Illinois State defeats Drake Bulldogs in tight tennis match

By McLean County Times | Mar 26, 2025

The Illinois State men's tennis team secured a victory against the Drake Bulldogs with a 4-3 win in Des Moines, Iowa.

Illinois State vs. UIC softball series rescheduled due to weather

By McLean County Times | Mar 26, 2025

Due to anticipated rain and storms, the softball series between Illinois State and UIC has been rescheduled.

Illinois State hosts Abilene Christian in WNIT Super 16

By McLean County Times | Mar 25, 2025

Due to scheduling conflicts at CEFCU Arena with the Chi Omega March Madness, an annual dance competition supporting the Make-A-Wish foundation, Illinois State women's basketball will host Abilene Christian in the WNIT Super 16.

Illinois State men's tennis team set to face Drake Bulldogs

By McLean County Times | Mar 25, 2025

The Illinois State men's tennis team is preparing for an upcoming match against the Drake Bulldogs in Des Moines, Iowa.

Illinois Wesleyan sweeps CCIW lacrosse player awards

By McLean County Times | Mar 25, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's lacrosse team achieved a significant milestone by sweeping the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Player of the Week honors for the first time since March 19, 2024.

Timothy McHugh earns first CCIW offensive player of the week honor

By McLean County Times | Mar 25, 2025

Illinois Wesleyan University's men's lacrosse player, Timothy McHugh, has been recognized for his outstanding performance over the weekend.

Illinois State athletes honored for academic and athletic excellence

By McLean County Times | Mar 25, 2025

Illinois State University athletes Elyce Knudsen and Nevaeh Thomas have been recognized by the College Sports Communicators (CSC) for their academic and athletic achievements.

Illinois Wesleyan softball team prepares for doubleheader against Illinois College

By McLean County Times | Mar 25, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University softball team is set to face Illinois College in a doubleheader on Wednesday, March 26.

Illinois State secures victory over Iowa with final score of 10-8

By McLean County Times | Mar 25, 2025

Illinois State University secured a victory against the University of Iowa with a 10-8 win on Tuesday at Duffy Bass Field.

Illinois State extends women's basketball coach Kristen Gillespie's contract through 2030

By McLean County Times | Mar 25, 2025

Illinois State University has extended the contract of women's basketball coach Kristen Gillespie through the 2029-30 season.

Illinois State quartet earns CSC academic all-district honors

By McLean County Times | Mar 25, 2025

The Illinois State Redbirds have seen four of their basketball players recognized for their academic achievements.

Illinois Wesleyan basketball players earn academic honors

By McLean County Times | Mar 25, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's basketball team has achieved a significant academic milestone with four of its players earning spots on the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District team.