McLean County Times

Illinois State women's golf team to compete in South Carolina Invitational

By McLean County Times | Mar 27, 2025

The Illinois State women's golf team is set to participate in the More Than Golf Invitational this weekend in Aiken, South Carolina.

Illinois State advances in WNIT with a victory over Abilene Christian

By McLean County Times | Mar 27, 2025

Illinois State University women's basketball team advanced to the WNIT Great 8 after defeating Abilene Christian 78-68 at the Shirk Center.

Illinois Wesleyan teams begin outdoor track season with Redbird Challenge and Alumni Invite

By McLean County Times | Mar 27, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University track and field teams are preparing to start their outdoor season this weekend.

Illinois State baseball welcomes Murray State for weekend series

By McLean County Times | Mar 27, 2025

The Illinois State Redbirds baseball team will host Murray State Racers for a three-game weekend series at Duffy Bass Field from March 28-30.

Illinois Wesleyan volleyball team to face Carthage for the 10th time on Saturday

By McLean County Times | Mar 27, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's volleyball team is set to play against Carthage College this Saturday, March 29, for a College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin match.

Illinois State men's tennis to host Denver and St. Louis University this weekend

By McLean County Times | Mar 27, 2025

Illinois State University's men's tennis team, known as the Redbirds, is preparing for a pair of home matches this weekend.

Redbirds adjust series against UIC due to inclement weather forecasts

By McLean County Times | Mar 27, 2025

The Illinois State Redbirds will face UIC in a modified weekend series at Marian Kneer Stadium due to anticipated bad weather on Sunday.

Illinois Wesleyan University tennis team hosts Loras College for senior day

By McLean County Times | Mar 27, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's tennis team is set to play against Loras College for Senior Day on Saturday, March 29.

Illinois State track teams rank top-3 in MVC pre-season poll

By McLean County Times | Mar 27, 2025

The Missouri Valley Conference has released its Pre-Season Coaches Poll, highlighting the rankings for the upcoming track and field season.

Illinois Wesleyan men's tennis to face Millikin University after mixed weekend results

By McLean County Times | Mar 27, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's tennis team is preparing for a match against Millikin University set for Saturday, March 29.

Illinois State competes at Texas Relays, Bobcat Invitational, and WashU Distance Carnival

By McLean County Times | Mar 27, 2025

The Illinois State track and field team finished competitions at three locations on Thursday.

Illinois State football team readies for scrimmage with intensive practice sessions

By McLean County Times | Mar 27, 2025

Illinois State University's football team is preparing for its first full team scrimmage this weekend, nearing the end of its third week of spring practice.

From East Central Reporter

State Rep. Halbrook on trans locker room scandal: ‘Student privacy and safety should never be compromised’

By East Central Reporter | 8 days ago

State Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) is calling for stronger protections of student privacy and safety in Illinois schools, particularly in locker rooms and restrooms, following the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) investigation into allegations that Illinois schools violated Title IX.

City of Lexington City Council met Feb. 24

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Mar 26, 2025

City of Lexington City Council met Monday, Feb. 24

City of Chenoa City Council met March 25

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Mar 26, 2025

City of Chenoa City Council met Tuesday, March 25

Illinois Wesleyan women's lacrosse falls to DePauw in away game

By McLean County Times | Mar 26, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's lacrosse team faced a challenging game against DePauw University, resulting in an 18-3 defeat.

Griffin Pohl receives CCIW men's golfer of the week award for third time

By McLean County Times | Mar 26, 2025

For the third time this season, Griffin Pohl has been named the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Men's Golfer of the Week.

Illinois Wesleyan softball team splits matchup with Illinois College

By McLean County Times | Mar 26, 2025

JACKSONVILLE, Ill. - In a competitive matchup, the Illinois Wesleyan University softball team managed to split their games against Illinois College on Wednesday, March 26.

Illinois State track & field begins outdoor season across three meets

By McLean County Times | Mar 26, 2025

The Illinois State track and field team is preparing to kick off its 2025 outdoor season with participation in three separate events over the weekend.

Illinois State Redbirds win Purple College Basketball Invitational against Cleveland State

By McLean County Times | Mar 26, 2025

The Illinois State Redbirds secured a victory in the 2025 Purple College Basketball Invitational, defeating the Cleveland State Vikings with a final score of 79-68.