Workshop on sensible salting covers chloride pollution in McLean County, best practices for winter maintenance, and breakout sessions for different audiences.
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Illinois Wesleyan men’s and women’s bowling competed at the Columbia 300 Shootout in Indianapolis, highlighted by top-25 individual finishes from two freshmen.
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Illinois Wesleyan women’s tennis fell 4-3 at Carthage in CCIW play, splitting singles after dropping the doubles point, and closes fall at home Oct. 14.
- Illinois Wesleyan University
No. 2 Illinois Wesleyan women's volleyball swept Augustana on the road, led by Alex Bardouniotis, for its eighth straight win and a 6-0 CCIW start.
- Illinois Wesleyan University
Illinois Wesleyan men’s soccer visits No. 22 North Park on Oct. 10 in Chicago riding a two-match shutout streak and aiming to build on last season’s success.
- Illinois Wesleyan University
Illinois Wesleyan women’s soccer visits North Park Oct. 10 in CCIW play after a road win at Elmhurst, riding an unbeaten season and strong assist leaders.
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Illinois Wesleyan men's and women's cross country travels to Kenosha, Wis., for the Lucian Rosa Invitational at UW-Parkside, with races set for Saturday, Oct. 10.
Workshop on sensible salting covers chloride pollution in McLean County, best practices for winter maintenance, and breakout sessions for different audiences.
Macon County Health Department and ImpactLife will host a community blood drive in Decatur on Wednesday, October 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with donor incentives offered.
English professor John Gallagher’s book explores how AI researchers describe their work, critiques hype in AI communication, and suggests ways to demystify the field.
Illinois Wesleyan’s Homecoming 2026 featured traditions, alumni reunions, a major campaign launch and a Titan football win, highlighted in photos and social posts.
Illinois Wesleyan will extend direct admission to all 13 McLean County high schools and raise its minimum local scholarship guarantee to $40,000 per year.
Illinois State and Heartland students installed off-grid solar systems with Skip the Grid, bringing first-time electricity access to Navajo Nation families.
Historic October moments at Illinois State University, from Cameron Meredith’s NFL rise to Aretha Franklin’s Braden concert and tributes to Mary Hartmann and poet Richard Hovey.
Analysis of an Illinois backyard flock outbreak found H5N1 avian influenza spread from poultry to a cat and a rat, highlighting mammalian adaptation and biosecurity risks.
Illinois Wesleyan men’s and women’s bowling competed at the Columbia 300 Shootout in Indianapolis, highlighted by top-25 individual finishes from two freshmen.
Illinois Wesleyan women’s tennis fell 4-3 at Carthage in CCIW play, splitting singles after dropping the doubles point, and closes fall at home Oct. 14.
No. 2 Illinois Wesleyan women's volleyball swept Augustana on the road, led by Alex Bardouniotis, for its eighth straight win and a 6-0 CCIW start.
Illinois Wesleyan men’s soccer visits No. 22 North Park on Oct. 10 in Chicago riding a two-match shutout streak and aiming to build on last season’s success.
Illinois Wesleyan women’s soccer visits North Park Oct. 10 in CCIW play after a road win at Elmhurst, riding an unbeaten season and strong assist leaders.
Illinois Wesleyan men's and women's cross country travels to Kenosha, Wis., for the Lucian Rosa Invitational at UW-Parkside, with races set for Saturday, Oct. 10.
IU Northwest volleyball swept Saint Xavier 3-0 on mental health awareness night in Gary, improving to 11-6 overall behind a strong all-around effort from Gabi Lilovich.
Millikin men’s golf shot a season-best five-under final round to finish fifth at the Wabash College Invitational, led by Jake Krstulovich’s even-par 216.
Guide to holiday events in Springfield, Illinois, including markets, Zoo Lights, concerts, Santa visits, historic tours, and family activities in November and December.
Join Friends of EverBloom for a full moon paddle at Evergreen Lake on Saturday, Sept. 26, with free canoe use and optional no-cost group camping.
Join Grand Prairie Bird Alliance for a fall bird walk Sept. 26 at the Parklands Foundation Moon Preserve near Lake Bloomington. Loaner binoculars available.
Join the Grand Prairie Bird Alliance for a fall migration bird walk at 8 a.m. Saturday, September 19, at Hidden Creek Park in Normal. Loaner binoculars available.
Join the Grand Prairie Bird Alliance for a guided fall bird walk at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at Hidden Creek Park, 100 W. Sycamore, Normal.
Join the Grand Prairie Bird Alliance for a fall bird walk at 8 a.m. Sunday, October 4, at Ewing Park II in Bloomington. Loaner binoculars are available.
Learn backyard composting basics, including materials, monitoring and tools, plus pricing and registration details for the Ecology Action Center workshop.
Learn how leaving and managing fall leaves in your yard can protect garden plants while providing vital winter habitat for insects, birds and other wildlife.