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Illinois Wesleyan men’s lacrosse ready to face Elmhurst Bluejays in key match up

By McLean County Times | Apr 18, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's lacrosse team is set to confront Elmhurst University in a College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) matchup on Saturday, April 18, at Langhorst Field, with the game commencing at noon.

Illinois State track and field begins competition at Michael Johnson Invitational

By McLean County Times | Apr 18, 2025

The Illinois State track and field team commenced their participation in the Michael Johnson Invitational at the Tom Black Track at LaPorte Stadium in Waco, Texas on Friday.

Matt Hudik's walk-off single seals IWU's extra innings win over Wheaton

By McLean County Times | Apr 18, 2025

Freshman Matt Hudik delivered a decisive walk-off win for the Illinois Wesleyan University baseball team with a 14-13 victory over Wheaton College.

Lauren Huber excels in heptathlon at Gibson Invitational

By McLean County Times | Apr 18, 2025

At the conclusion of the second day of the Gibson Invitational, hosted by Indiana State University, senior Lauren Huber from Illinois Wesleyan University delivered a standout performance in the heptathlon.

Illinois Wesleyan lacrosse prepares to face Carthage with mental health advocacy focus

By McLean County Times | Apr 18, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's lacrosse team is set to host Carthage College in an important College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) competition on Saturday, April 19.

Illinois State and Missouri State split doubleheader amid weather concerns

By McLean County Times | Apr 18, 2025

Illinois State and Missouri State adjusted their schedule due to potential poor weather, opting to complete their three-game series with a doubleheader on Friday at Marian Kneer Stadium.

Illinois State women's tennis defeats Belmont Bruins 5-2 on Senior Day

By McLean County Times | Apr 18, 2025

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. -- The Illinois State women's tennis team recorded a 5-2 victory over the Belmont Bruins on Friday at the Evergreen Racquet Club.

Shai Robinson named to 2025 Brooks Wallace Award Watch List

By McLean County Times | Apr 18, 2025

Illinois State's Shai Robinson has been named to the 2025 Watch List for the Brooks Wallace Award, as announced by the College Baseball Foundation.

Denver shuts out Illinois State in Summit League tennis semifinals

By McLean County Times | Apr 18, 2025

The Illinois State men's tennis team concluded their season with a 5-0 loss to the Denver Pioneers in the Summit League semifinals held at Denver Tennis Park.

Illinois struggles with legislation and economic challenges

By McLean County Times | Apr 18, 2025

Caterpillar's Pontiac facility recently celebrated its 100th anniversary, with the local community expressing gratitude for its contributions since its establishment in 1978.

Illinois Wesleyan men's tennis aims for win over North Central

By McLean County Times | Apr 18, 2025

Illinois Wesleyan University's men's tennis team is preparing for its final regular-season away match.

Illinois State golfers earn weekly honors in the Missouri Valley Conference

By McLean County Times | Apr 18, 2025

The Illinois State golf team's players, Will Troy and TJ Barger, have both been named the Missouri Valley Conference Golfer of the Week.

Illinois Wesleyan softball team scores two victories against Wheaton College

By McLean County Times | Apr 18, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University softball team secured two victories against Wheaton College in recent College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin action.

Illinois State falls to Bradley in close series opener

By McLean County Times | Apr 18, 2025

The Illinois State baseball team began their series against Bradley with a narrow defeat, losing 6-5 at Duffy Bass Field.

Q4 2024 Recap: 1 parolee from Livingston County convicted of a sex crime set for supervised release

By McLean County Times | Apr 17, 2025

There was one offender convicted of a sex crime living in Livingston County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the McLean County Times.

Tri-Valley Community Unit School District 3: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2023-24 school year?

By McLean County Times | Apr 17, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 55.5% of the students in Tri-Valley Community Unit School District 3 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.