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News from September 2025

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Illinois Wesleyan women's volleyball sweeps Wheaton in conference opener

By D. H. Klein | Sep 17, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team secured a 3-0 victory over Wheaton College on Wednesday night in the opening match of the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) season.

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Illinois State names Duffy Bass Field press box after alumnus Rich Olson

By D. C. Rapp | Sep 17, 2025

Illinois State University Athletics has announced that the press box at Duffy Bass Field will be named the Rich Olson Press Box.

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Who are the Bloomington-Normal Metro area high school alumni in action on Saturday, Sept. 20?

By M. B. Ramos | Sep 17, 2025

Saturday, Sept. 20 will feature competition from these former Bloomington-Normal Metro area high school standouts.

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Illinois Wesleyan women’s tennis secures shutout win over Monmouth College

By D. H. Klein | Sep 16, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's tennis team earned a 7-0 victory over Monmouth College on Tuesday, September 16, in Monmouth, Illinois.

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Illinois Wesleyan’s Liza Wiley named CCIW offensive player of the week

By D. C. Rapp | Sep 16, 2025

Illinois Wesleyan University sophomore Liza Wiley has been named the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Offensive Player of the Week, according to an announcement from the league office on Tuesday, September 16.

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Illinois Wesleyan men’s soccer to face Illinois College at home Wednesday

By Y. A. Lund | Sep 16, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's soccer team will host Illinois College in a midweek match at Neis Field on Wednesday, September 17, with kickoff scheduled for 5 p.m. Illinois Wesleyan enters the contest with an unbeaten record of 4-0-1.

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Illinois Wesleyan athletes reflect on recent wins and preview upcoming competitions

By D. H. Klein | Sep 16, 2025

Week three of Titan Table Talk provided updates on recent performances and upcoming events for Illinois Wesleyan University athletics.

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National Voter Registration Day highlights importance of civic participation

By D. C. Rapp | Sep 16, 2025

National Voter Registration Day serves as a reminder of the importance of participating in elections by ensuring voter registration is current.

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Illinois Wesleyan women’s soccer seeks fourth straight win at Westminster

By D. C. Rapp | Sep 16, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's soccer team will continue its road schedule with a match against Westminster College (Mo.) on Wednesday, September 17.

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Carlock Public Library District Board met Sept. 16

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 16, 2025

Carlock Public Library District Board met Tuesday, Sept. 16

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Illinois Wesleyan women’s volleyball reaches No. 10 in national coaches poll

By Y. A. Lund | Sep 16, 2025

For the third time in its history, the Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team has entered the top-10 of the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Coaches Poll.

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Illinois State hosts North Alabama as non-conference football schedule concludes

By D. H. Klein | Sep 16, 2025

Illinois State University’s football team will close out its non-conference schedule on September 20, 2025, by hosting North Alabama at Jay and Lori Bergman Field at Hancock Stadium.

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Crabtree earns CCIW runner of the week after record-breaking race

By D. C. Rapp | Sep 16, 2025

Illinois Wesleyan University senior runner Crabtree has been named the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Runner of the Week, according to an announcement from the league office on Tuesday, September 16.

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Illinois State’s Maldonado and Pope receive weekly Missouri Valley Football Conference honors

By D. C. Rapp | Sep 16, 2025

Illinois State University football players Matt Maldonado and Jake Pope received weekly honors from the Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) following their performances in Week 2.

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Illinois State women’s golf finishes sixth at Redbird Invitational

By D. C. Rapp | Sep 16, 2025

The Illinois State women's golf team improved its standing on the final day of the 2025 Redbird Invitational, moving up two places to finish in a tie for sixth at Weibring Golf Club.

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Illinois State football climbs to No. 4 in national coaches poll after home win

By D. H. Klein | Sep 16, 2025

Illinois State University’s football team has moved up to No. 4 in the latest AFCA FCS Coaches Top 25 Poll after defeating Morehead State 41-13 at home.

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Illinois State football maintains top-five national ranking after win over Eastern Illinois

By D. C. Rapp | Sep 15, 2025

Illinois State University’s football team, the Redbirds, has held its position at No. 4 in the AFCA FCS Coaches Poll following a recent 42-30 victory over Eastern Illinois.

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Balkema addresses violence against political figures; updates on immigration enforcement and community programs

By D. C. Rapp | Sep 15, 2025

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was killed during an attack at an outdoor event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.

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Illinois Wesleyan men's golf wins Wrigglesworth Invitational; sweeps top two spots

By D. C. Rapp | Sep 15, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's golf team won the Wrigglesworth Invitational at Eau Claire Country Club in Wisconsin on Monday.

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Illinois Wesleyan women’s volleyball begins CCIW play undefeated against Wheaton

By Y. A. Lund | Sep 15, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team will begin its College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) schedule with a match against Wheaton College on Wednesday, September 17.