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Hudson Area Public Library District Board of Trustees met April 8

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Apr 11, 2025

Hudson Area Public Library District Board of Trustees met Tuesday, April 8

Illinois faces legislative deadline, sees budget developments and local fire departments receive grants

By McLean County Times | Apr 11, 2025

This week, Illinois lawmakers faced a pressing deadline to move bills from the House to the Senate, sparking a flurry of legislative activity.

Illinois Wesleyan hosts women's golf tournament amid high national rankings

By McLean County Times | Apr 11, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's golf team, ranked 18th in the Division III Mizuno/WGCA Coaches Poll, is preparing to host the Kathy Niepagen Spring Fling.

Illinois Wesleyan men's tennis team falls to Carroll University 6-1

By McLean County Times | Apr 11, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's tennis team faced a 6-1 defeat against Carroll University in a College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin match.

Illinois Senate debates gun reporting, child safety, and homeschooling regulations

By McLean County Times | Apr 11, 2025

Democrats have advanced Senate Bill 8, known as the Safe Gun Storage and Reporting Act, reducing the time to report lost or stolen firearms from 72 to 48 hours.

Illinois Wesleyan men’s lacrosse hosts Carthage in CCIW matchup at Tucci Stadium

By McLean County Times | Apr 11, 2025

The men's lacrosse team at Illinois Wesleyan University (IWU) is set to host Carthage College for a College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) matchup on Saturday, April 12, at Tucci Stadium.

Illinois State track and field team completes day one of the Normal Invite

By McLean County Times | Apr 11, 2025

The Illinois State track and field team completed the first day of competition at the Normal Invite on Friday at the Redbird Track & Field Complex.

Illinois Wesleyan baseball team to face Augustana in weekend series

By McLean County Times | Apr 11, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University baseball team is preparing for an upcoming series against Augustana College.

Weekly news roundup: legislative updates, sports achievements, and Route 66 centennial

By McLean County Times | Apr 11, 2025

This week, several significant events and updates marked Illinois, ranging from legislative victories to sporting achievements.

Illinois State Redbirds secure 2-1 victory over Valparaiso Beacons

By McLean County Times | Apr 11, 2025

Valparaiso, Ind. – In the opening game of a three-game weekend MVC series, Illinois State overcame an early challenge from Valparaiso.

Bushnell/Golfweek poll keeps Illinois Wesleyan men’s golf at No. 4

By McLean County Times | Apr 11, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's golf team retained its position as the No. 4 ranked team in the latest Bushnell/Golfweek Division III Coaches Poll.

Illinois State men's tennis to finish regular season versus Oral Roberts

By McLean County Times | Apr 11, 2025

The Illinois State men's tennis team is set to wrap up its regular season in a home match against the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles.

Redbirds secure commanding victory over Evansville with a final score of 17-8

By McLean County Times | Apr 11, 2025

Illinois State University secured a decisive victory over Evansville in their series opener at Duffy Bass Field on Friday, prevailing 17-8.

Illinois Wesleyan softball to begin CCIW play against North Park University

By McLean County Times | Apr 11, 2025

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - The Illinois Wesleyan University (IWU) softball team is set to begin their College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin play this Saturday, April 12.

Illinois Wesleyan athletes break school records in weekend track and field events

By McLean County Times | Apr 11, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University track and field teams participated in a busy weekend of events, beginning with notable performances at The Normal Invite in Normal, Ill., followed by impressive results during the University of...

Illinois Wesleyan Titans to play Carroll University in crucial lacrosse contest

By McLean County Times | Apr 11, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University Titans women's lacrosse team is on the move for the final regular season away game.

Q4 2024 Recap: 2 parolees from Livingston County convicted of crimes against persons set for supervised release

By McLean County Times | Apr 10, 2025

There were two offenders convicted of crimes against persons 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.