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City of Lexington City Council met Oct. 27

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 27, 2025

City of Lexington City Council met Monday, Oct. 27

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City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees met Oct. 27

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 27, 2025

City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees met Monday, Oct. 27

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Illinois State women’s basketball defeats Illinois Wesleyan in preseason exhibition

By D. H. Klein | Oct 26, 2025

Five players from the Illinois State women's basketball team scored in double figures, and two recorded double-doubles as the Redbirds defeated Illinois Wesleyan 89-46 in an exhibition game at CEFCU Arena on Sunday.

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TJ Barger earns MVC Golfer of the Week honors for seventh time

By D. H. Klein | Oct 26, 2025

For the second time this fall, Illinois State University golfer TJ Barger has been named Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Golfer of the Week.

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Illinois State coach Brock Spack previews South Dakota game during weekly radio show

By D. H. Klein | Oct 26, 2025

The Illinois State football team, currently ranked No. 18, is preparing for an important Missouri Valley Football Conference game against No. 21 South Dakota this weekend.

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Illinois State swim and dive set for House of Paign Invite in Champaign

By Y. A. Lund | Oct 26, 2025

Illinois State University's swim and dive team will travel to Champaign, Illinois, for the House of Paign Invite this Friday.

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Illinois State prepares for top-25 football matchup against South Dakota

By D. C. Rapp | Oct 26, 2025

Illinois State University's football team, ranked No. 18, is preparing for a key matchup against No. 21 South Dakota on October 25, 2025, at the DakotaDome in Vermillion, South Dakota.

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Illinois State men's golf wins Dayton Flyer Invitational to close fall season

By Y. A. Lund | Oct 26, 2025

The Illinois State men's golf team secured its first tournament win of the fall season at the Dayton Flyer Invitational in Kettering, Ohio.

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Illinois Wesleyan athletes reflect on victories and preview upcoming games in latest Titan Table Talk

By D. H. Klein | Oct 26, 2025

Illinois Wesleyan University has released a new episode of its podcast series, Titan Table Talk.

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Illinois State Athletics inducts four into Percy Family Hall of Fame for 2025

By D. C. Rapp | Oct 26, 2025

The Illinois State Athletics Percy Family Hall of Fame welcomed its 2025 class during a ceremony at the Bone Student Center's Brown Ballroom on October 18, coinciding with Homecoming events at Illinois State University.

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Illinois State Redbirds fall to No. 17 Illinois in preseason exhibition

By D. C. Rapp | Oct 26, 2025

On Sunday, the Illinois State Redbirds men's basketball team played their first preseason exhibition game, facing the 17th-ranked University of Illinois in Champaign.

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Illinois State men’s golf holds second after first day at Flyer Invitational

By D. C. Rapp | Oct 26, 2025

The Illinois State men's golf team completed the first day of the Flyer Invitational in Kettering, Ohio, with a combined score of 575, placing them in second position as they head into the final round.

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Illinois Wesleyan swimmers open season with strong results at Halloween Invite

By Y. A. Lund | Oct 25, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's and women's swimming and diving teams began their 2025-26 season by hosting the IWU Halloween Invite on Saturday, October 25 in Bloomington, Illinois.

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Illinois State women’s basketball hosts Illinois Wesleyan for crosstown exhibition at CEFCU Arena

By D. H. Klein | Oct 25, 2025

Illinois State University's women's basketball team will host Illinois Wesleyan in an exhibition game at CEFCU Arena on Sunday at 2 p.m. This matchup, which serves as a preseason test for both teams, is open to the public with free admission.

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Illinois State soccer faces Indiana State after securing top spot in MVC

By Y. A. Lund | Oct 25, 2025

Illinois State University's soccer team will travel to Terre Haute, Indiana, for a match against Indiana State at Memorial Stadium on Sunday.

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Illinois Wesleyan men’s soccer ties Carroll University ahead of final regular season match

By D. H. Klein | Oct 25, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's soccer team played to a 1-1 draw against Carroll University in a College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) match held Wednesday night in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

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Illinois Wesleyan women's soccer secures CCIW tournament spot with win over Carroll

By D. H. Klein | Oct 25, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's soccer team secured a place in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) tournament after a 1-0 win over Carroll University on Saturday, October 25, in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

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McLean County mourns loss of Bloomington Election Commission director Luke Stremlau

By C. E. Mcgee | Oct 24, 2025

McLean County has announced the passing of Luke Stremlau, Director of the Bloomington Election Commission, after a brief illness. Mr. Stremlau was recognized for his service to the Bloomington Election Commission and to local residents.

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2024: 111 coaches at institutions in McLean County earned on average $68,927

By A. M. Grimes | Oct 24, 2025

The highest average coaching salary among institutions in McLean County during 2024 was $151,175 at Illinois State University, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

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Illinois Department of Revenue announces tentative multiplier for McLean County

By A. F. Horst | Oct 24, 2025

McLean County has received a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR).