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Illinois College Blueboys achieve consecutive shutouts over Indiana State in Smash Bros matches

By R. K. Godfrey | Sep 24, 2025

The Illinois College Blueboys secured two consecutive 4–0 victories against Indiana State in NECC Smash Bros competition, achieving a clean sweep on September 23, 2025.

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Rep. Meier’s tire recycling event in Troy fills two trucks

By R. K. Godfrey | Sep 23, 2025

State Representative Charlie Meier organized a free tire recycling event in Troy, partnering with the Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce at Triad High School.

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Illinois College cancels men’s soccer match against Westminster due to weather concerns

By R. K. Godfrey | Sep 23, 2025

The men's soccer match between Illinois College and Westminster, which was set for 6:00 p.m. in Jacksonville, Illinois, has been cancelled due to concerns about severe weather in the area.

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Keicher and local senators offer free paper shredding event in Pingree Grove

By R. K. Godfrey | Sep 23, 2025

State Representative Jeff Keicher, along with State Senators Dave Syverson and Don DeWitte, will host a free paper shredding event in Pingree Grove on September 27.

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Illinois College volleyball players recognized on invitational all-tournament team

By R. K. Godfrey | Sep 22, 2025

Senior Laura Kaiser and junior Mady Salisbury of the Illinois College Lady Blues volleyball team have been named to the Illinois College Invitational All-Tournament Team.

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Illinois College women's soccer earns 4-1 road win over Manchester

By R. K. Godfrey | Sep 19, 2025

The Illinois College women's soccer team secured a 4-1 victory over Manchester University on Saturday at Good Field in North Manchester, Indiana.

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Illinois College men’s golf places eleventh at Cougar Fall Classic

By R. K. Godfrey | Sep 18, 2025

The Illinois College men's golf team finished 11th at the Cougar Fall Classic, a two-day tournament hosted by Illinois Central College in Metamora, Illinois.

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Illinois College men's soccer draws with Illinois Wesleyan in close contest

By R. K. Godfrey | Sep 17, 2025

The Illinois College men's soccer team played to a 1-1 draw against Illinois Wesleyan on Wednesday at Neis Field in Bloomington, Illinois.

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WICS‑ABC20 reporter resigns after being suspended for tribute to Charlie Kirk: 'I am the first to be targeted for honoring him on air'

By R. K. Godfrey | Sep 16, 2025

Beni Rae Harmony, a former reporter at WICS-ABC20, announced her resignation on social media platform X after being suspended for airing what she described as a nonpartisan tribute to Charlie Kirk.

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Illinois College Blueboys fall to Cornell in Rocket League season opener

By R. K. Godfrey | Sep 16, 2025

The Illinois College Blueboys began their Midwest Varsity Esports Conference (MVEC) season with a 4–0 loss to Cornell College in Rocket League.

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Senator Sally Turner honors Ralph Allen with district’s outstanding teacher award

By R. K. Godfrey | Sep 15, 2025

State Senator Sally Turner (R-Beason) has recognized Ralph Allen, an Agricultural Science teacher and FFA advisor at Mt.

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Illinois College women's soccer falls to Kalamazoo in non-conference match

By R. K. Godfrey | Sep 14, 2025

Kalamazoo, Mich. – The Illinois College women's soccer team lost 4-0 to Kalamazoo College on Sunday at MacKenzie Field.

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Illinois College football wins in overtime; Coach DeFrisco earns his 50th career victory

By R. K. Godfrey | Sep 13, 2025

The Illinois College Blueboys football team secured a 28-25 overtime victory against Lake Forest on Saturday at England Stadium, improving their season record to 2-0.

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Illinois College Lady Blues tennis team shut out by Lake Forest in conference opener

By R. K. Godfrey | Sep 13, 2025

Lake Forest College defeated the Illinois College women's tennis team in their conference opener on Saturday at the Lake Forest Tennis Center.

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Illinois College dance and cheer teams to perform before Cardinals-Reds game

By R. K. Godfrey | Sep 12, 2025

Both the Illinois College Dance and Cheer squads are scheduled to perform in St. Louis before Monday’s baseball game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds at Busch Stadium.

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Illinois College men’s tennis drops first match of season against SWIC

By R. K. Godfrey | Sep 11, 2025

The Illinois College men's tennis team experienced its first defeat of the season, falling to Southwest Illinois College 5-2 in a dual match held Thursday afternoon at the SWIC Tennis Courts in Belleville, Illinois.

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Illinois College women's soccer falls to Central after second-half goals

By R. K. Godfrey | Sep 10, 2025

Central defeated the Illinois College women's soccer team 2-0 on Wednesday afternoon at England Stadium in Jacksonville, Illinois.

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Illinois opens applications for $12 million Safe Routes to School grant program

By R. K. Godfrey | Sep 10, 2025

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has opened the application period for its Safe Routes to School Program.

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Illinois College volleyball falls to Greenville University in four sets

By R. K. Godfrey | Sep 9, 2025

The Illinois College volleyball team played at home in Sherman Gymnasium on Tuesday night, facing Greenville University.

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Illinois College volleyball falls to St. Norbert at Wisconsin Lutheran Quadrangular

By R. K. Godfrey | Sep 6, 2025

Illinois College’s volleyball team concluded its participation in the Wisconsin Lutheran Quadrangular on Saturday with a 3-0 loss to St. Norbert.