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News from September 2025

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Illinois Wesleyan women's volleyball suffers first loss after split matches at Hope

By D. C. Rapp | Sep 26, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team experienced its first defeat of the season after splitting two matches at Hope College on Saturday, September 27.

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Illinois State tennis team faces tough start at Redbird Invitational

By D. C. Rapp | Sep 26, 2025

Illinois State University hosted the Redbird Invitational at Gregory Street Courts in Normal, Illinois, on Friday.

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Illinois Rep. Tipsword addresses audit findings, farm safety, tax proposals, and election changes

By Y. A. Lund | Sep 26, 2025

An audit released this week found that employees of the Illinois Department of Corrections were permitted to work overtime on days when they were also on paid leave.

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Illinois Wesleyan women’s golf to compete at UW-Whitewater Fall Invite

By D. H. Klein | Sep 26, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's golf team, currently ranked 12th nationally, will compete in the UW-Whitewater Fall Invite from September 28 to 29.

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Rep. Jason Bunting addresses SAFE-T Act impacts and local economic issues

By D. H. Klein | Sep 26, 2025

State Representative Jason Bunting (R-Dwight) has provided an update on several key issues affecting Illinois, including the ongoing impact of the “SAFE-T Act,” changes in unemployment rates, and local community developments.

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Which ex-Bloomington-Normal Metro area high school athletes are scheduled for action the week starting Monday, Sept. 29?

By A. M. Grimes | Sep 26, 2025

These ex-Bloomington-Normal Metro area high school standouts will take the field during the week of Monday, Sept. 29.

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Illinois Wesleyan women’s soccer to face UW-Platteville in final non-conference match

By Y. A. Lund | Sep 25, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's soccer team will play its final non-conference game of the season at home against the University of Wisconsin-Platteville on Saturday, September 27.

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Brock Spack to discuss ISU’s double-overtime win on Thursday’s show

By D. H. Klein | Sep 25, 2025

The Illinois State football team, currently ranked No. 5, is taking a break this week after a double-overtime victory against North Alabama at Hancock Stadium.

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Illinois Wesleyan men’s soccer hosts Wabash for final non-conference game

By D. H. Klein | Sep 25, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's soccer team is set to play its final non-conference match of the season against Wabash College on Saturday, September 27 at Neis Field.

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Illinois State volleyball opens conference play after strong non-conference performance

By D. H. Klein | Sep 25, 2025

After completing a challenging non-conference schedule, the Illinois State volleyball team is set to begin Missouri Valley Conference play with road matches against Indiana State and Bradley on September 26 and 27.

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Illinois State soccer sets program record with fourth straight draw against Valparaiso

By Y. A. Lund | Sep 25, 2025

Illinois State University's soccer team recorded a 0-0 draw against Valparaiso on Thursday evening at Brown Field in Valparaiso, Indiana.

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How many H-2A petitions made by McLean County Times publication area employers were approved during 2024?

By M. J. Cochran | Sep 25, 2025

In 2024, all of the H-2A petitions filed by employers in the McLean County Times publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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Illinois Wesleyan men's tennis sends three players to ITA regional tournament

By Y. A. Lund | Sep 25, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's tennis team is set to participate in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Regional Tournament in Kalamazoo, Michigan, from September 26 to 29.

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Bunting meets with advisory committees ahead of harvest season

By D. H. Klein | Sep 24, 2025

Illinois State Representative Jason Bunting and his staff recently met with three advisory committees as the harvest season approaches.

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Illinois Wesleyan men’s soccer defeats Eureka College with strong offensive performance

By D. H. Klein | Sep 24, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's soccer team secured a 3-0 win over Eureka College at McKinzie Field on Wednesday, September 24.

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Illinois Wesleyan women's volleyball defeats Elmhurst for twelfth straight win

By Y. A. Lund | Sep 24, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team continued its strong start to the season with a straight-set victory over Elmhurst University on Wednesday night at the Shirk Center.

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FOIA request sent to Livingston County Sheriff's Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24

By D. C. Rapp | Sep 24, 2025

FOIA Request to Livingston County Sheriff's Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.

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Illinois Wesleyan women’s soccer earns road win over Knox College

By Y. A. Lund | Sep 24, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's soccer team secured a 4-1 win over Knox College in a non-conference match on Wednesday, September 24, in Galesburg, Illinois.

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Senator Balkema meets with 54 state agencies to review transparency and efficiency

By D. H. Klein | Sep 24, 2025

Senator Chris Balkema (R-Channahon) has held meetings with leaders from 54 state agencies since taking office, as part of an initiative to improve transparency and efficiency in Illinois government.

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Which ex-high school standouts featured in Bloomington-Normal Metro will compete on Saturday, Sept. 27?

By M. B. Ramos | Sep 24, 2025

Saturday, Sept. 27 will feature competition from these former Bloomington-Normal Metro area high school standouts.