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Illinois Wesleyan women’s volleyball remains No. 6 in AVCA poll, No. 12 in NPI

By Y. A. Lund | Oct 21, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team has maintained its position at No. 6 in the latest American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Poll, according to an announcement by the organization on Tuesday, October 21.

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McLean County's student body comprised mostly of white students in 2023-24 school year

By B. M. Simmons | Oct 21, 2025

The most prevalent ethnicity in McLean County student body in the 2023-24 school year was white, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Illinois Wesleyan women’s soccer set for final home match against North Central

By D. C. Rapp | Oct 21, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's soccer team will play its final home game of the season on Wednesday, October 22, at 7 p.m. against North Central College at Neis Field.

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Illinois Wesleyan women's volleyball sweeps No. 13 Washington University in straight sets

By D. C. Rapp | Oct 21, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team, ranked sixth nationally, secured a decisive victory against No. 13 Washington University in St. Louis on Tuesday night.

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Illinois Wesleyan runner wins fourth consecutive CCIW cross country award

By D. C. Rapp | Oct 21, 2025

A senior from Illinois Wesleyan University has received her fourth consecutive College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Women's Cross Country Runner of the Week award, as announced by the league office on Tuesday, October 21.

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Illinois State men's basketball opens exhibition season against Illinois

By D. C. Rapp | Oct 21, 2025

The Illinois State men's basketball team will begin its exhibition season on Sunday, October 19, with a game against Illinois at the State Farm Center in Champaign.

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Illinois State volleyball falls to Southern Illinois in tight three-set match

By D. H. Klein | Oct 21, 2025

The Illinois State University volleyball team lost a close three-set match to Southern Illinois on Saturday night in Normal, Illinois.

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Akil Mills set for induction into Illinois State Athletics Hall of Fame

By D. C. Rapp | Oct 21, 2025

Akil Mills, a former Illinois State University track and field athlete, will be inducted into the Illinois State Athletics Percy Family Hall of Fame as part of the 2025 class.

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Capacci reaches singles round of 32 at ITA Midwest Regional for Illinois State

By D. H. Klein | Oct 21, 2025

Illinois State University’s Christian Capacci advanced to the Singles Main Draw Round of 32 at the 2025 ITA Midwest Regional held at XS Tennis Village in Chicago.

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Nora Brady sets Illinois State cross country record at Bradley Pink Classic

By D. C. Rapp | Oct 21, 2025

Junior Nora Brady set a new Illinois State University record in the women's 6K at the Bradley Pink Classic, held Friday in Peoria.

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Illinois State gymnastics announces full schedule for upcoming 2026 season

By D. H. Klein | Oct 21, 2025

Illinois State University's gymnastics team has released its 2026 competition schedule, with the team aiming to defend its Midwest Independent Conference (MIC) Championship title.

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Illinois State women's tennis competes in ITA Midwest Regional main draw

By D. C. Rapp | Oct 21, 2025

On Friday, the Illinois State women's tennis team competed in the main draw rounds of singles and doubles at the 2025 ITA Midwest Regional, held at the Atkins Tennis Center in Champaign, Illinois.

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Illinois State men's golf to end fall season at Dayton Flyer Invitational

By D. H. Klein | Oct 21, 2025

The Illinois State men's golf team will conclude its fall season by participating in the Dayton Flyer Invitational, held at NCR Country Club in Kettering, Ohio.

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Illinois State volleyball falls to Drake Bulldogs in straight sets

By Y. A. Lund | Oct 21, 2025

The Illinois State volleyball team lost to the Drake Bulldogs in three sets during their home match on Friday evening.

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Illinois State moves football kickoff against Youngstown State to noon due to weather

By D. C. Rapp | Oct 21, 2025

The Illinois State football game against Youngstown State, originally scheduled for Saturday afternoon, has been rescheduled to a Noon CT kickoff on October 18.

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Elise Fennell earns MVC Golfer of the Week after strong finish at Lady Red Wolves Classic

By Y. A. Lund | Oct 21, 2025

Illinois State University sophomore Elise Fennell has been named the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Golfer of the Week, marking her second time receiving this recognition.

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Illinois State Redbirds tennis competes in ITA Midwest Regional Championships

By Y. A. Lund | Oct 21, 2025

The Illinois State Redbirds women's tennis team completed the first day of competition at the ITA Midwest Regional Championships on Thursday at the Atkins Tennis Center in Champaign.

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Dibildox and Capacci reach main singles draw at ITA Midwest Regional

By D. C. Rapp | Oct 21, 2025

Adrian Dibildox and Christian Capacci from Illinois State University advanced to the main singles draw at the ITA Midwest Regional Championships after winning two matches each in the qualifying rounds on Thursday.

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Illinois State women’s swimming to face UIC in Friday dual meet

By D. C. Rapp | Oct 21, 2025

Illinois State University’s women’s swimming and diving team will compete against the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) in a dual meet at the Flames Natatorium this Friday, with events starting at 4:00 p.m. This will be the Redbirds’ second...

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Illinois State to host Education Day basketball game for local elementary schools

By D. C. Rapp | Oct 21, 2025

Illinois State University will hold its annual Education Day on November 12, when the Illinois State Women's Basketball team faces the Chicago State Cougars at 11 a.m. The event is sponsored by Country Financial Agent Joshua LaCombe.