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Friday, October 24, 2025

News from September 2025

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Illinois State men’s tennis opens fall season at River Forest Invitational

By D. C. Rapp | Sep 20, 2025

The Illinois State men's tennis team is set to start its 2025-26 season at the River Forest Collegiate Tennis Invitational this weekend.

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Redbird golfers look ahead to final round at Colorado event

By Y. A. Lund | Sep 20, 2025

The Illinois State Redbirds men's golf team improved their position during the first day of competition at Fort Collins Country Club in Colorado, heading into the final round with hopes for a strong finish.

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Recent Livingston County home sales in week ending Sept. 13

By D. W. Bauer | Sep 20, 2025

There were five reported residential sales in Livingston County in the week ending Sept. 13, according to BlockShopper.com.

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McLean County Education: 1,337 Asian students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

By B. M. Simmons | Sep 19, 2025

In McLean County school districts, 1,337 Asian students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Illinois State men’s tennis advances to multiple finals at River Forest Invitational

By D. H. Klein | Sep 19, 2025

Illinois State University's men's tennis team began its 2025-26 season on Friday at the River Forest Collegiate Tennis Invitational in River Forest, Illinois.

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Illinois State cross country teams earn top finishes at home invitational

By Y. A. Lund | Sep 19, 2025

The Illinois State cross country teams competed at the Redbird Invite held at Weibring Golf Course on Friday morning.

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Redbirds volleyball falls to Hurricanes despite strong defensive showing

By Y. A. Lund | Sep 19, 2025

The Illinois State Redbirds volleyball team faced the Miami Hurricanes on Friday night in the opening match of the Linda Herman Classic.

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Illinois State volleyball falls to Cincinnati despite strong performances from Rogers and Little

By Y. A. Lund | Sep 19, 2025

Illinois State University’s volleyball team lost to the University of Cincinnati in four sets on Saturday, with scores of 14-25, 25-21, 19-25, and 15-25.

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Who from Bloomington-Normal Metro area's former high school standouts will play in the week starting Monday, Sept. 22?

By A. M. Grimes | Sep 19, 2025

These ex-Bloomington-Normal Metro area high school athletes will be competing in the week starting Monday, Sept. 22.

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Illinois State University will retire Rachel Tejada’s No. 14 soccer jersey next season

By D. C. Rapp | Sep 18, 2025

Illinois State University announced that it will retire the number 14 jersey of former soccer player Rachel Tejada during the 2026 season.

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Illinois State’s Rylann Law named MVC Freshman of the Week after two-goal game

By Y. A. Lund | Sep 18, 2025

Redbird freshman Rylann Law has been named the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Freshman of the Week, according to an announcement from the conference office on September 9, 2025.

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Illinois State Redbirds prepare for historic rivalry game against Eastern Illinois Panthers

By Y. A. Lund | Sep 18, 2025

Illinois State University’s football team, the Redbirds, will face off against Eastern Illinois University’s Panthers in the 113th Mid-America Classic on September 13, 2025.

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Illinois Wesleyan athletes recap early season wins on Titan Table Talk

By Y. A. Lund | Sep 18, 2025

Week two of Titan Table Talk focused on the early performances of several Illinois Wesleyan University athletic teams.

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How many Asian students were enrolled in Livingston County districts in 2023-24 school year?

By B. M. Simmons | Sep 18, 2025

In Livingston County school districts, 10 Asian students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Week ending Sept. 27: 1 inmate sentenced in McLean County to be released from prison

By A. S. Dent | Sep 17, 2025

There was one inmate who was sentenced in McLean County and is set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 27.

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Veterans Day display seeks stories for Illinois Capitol tribute

By D. C. Rapp | Sep 17, 2025

Illinois State Senator Chris Balkema has announced a call for submissions to the “Honoring All Who Served” Veterans Day Display at the Illinois State Capitol Rotunda.

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Illinois State football coach to preview North Alabama game at live radio show

By D. C. Rapp | Sep 17, 2025

Illinois State University is preparing for the final non-conference football game of the 2025 season, as the No. 4 ranked Redbirds are set to face North Alabama on Saturday during Family Weekend at Jay and Lori Bergman Field at Hancock Stadium.

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Illinois Wesleyan men’s soccer remains unbeaten after draw with Illinois College

By D. C. Rapp | Sep 17, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's soccer team played to a 1-1 draw against Illinois College on Wednesday at Neis Field in Bloomington, maintaining their unbeaten record at 5-0-2.

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Illinois Wesleyan women’s soccer extends winning streak with victory over Westminster

By Y. A. Lund | Sep 17, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's soccer team secured its fourth consecutive win with a 4-1 victory over Westminster College on Wednesday night in Fulton, Missouri.

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Lahart earns first CCIW men’s golfer of the week honor after strong fall classic finish

By D. H. Klein | Sep 17, 2025

Illinois Wesleyan University senior Myles Lahart has been named the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin's (CCIW) Golfer of the Week.