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Monday, November 10, 2025

L. J. Cummings News

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North Central wins 51st straight CCIW men’s cross country championship

By L. J. Cummings | Nov 1, 2025

North Central College secured its 51st consecutive College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Men’s Cross Country Championship on Saturday at Saukie Golf Course in Rock Island, Illinois.

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Illinois Wesleyan volleyball holds sixth in AVCA poll, secures share of CCIW title

By L. J. Cummings | Nov 1, 2025

Illinois Wesleyan University’s women’s volleyball team has maintained its position as the sixth-ranked team in the latest American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Division III poll.

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Wheaton and Elmhurst win on penalties to reach CCIW women’s soccer semifinals

By L. J. Cummings | Nov 1, 2025

Fifth-seeded Wheaton College and sixth-seeded Elmhurst University advanced to the semifinals of the 2025 College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Women’s Soccer Championship after both teams won their quarterfinal matches on penalty kicks.

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North Central and North Park reach CCIW men’s soccer semifinals after close victories

By L. J. Cummings | Nov 1, 2025

North Central and North Park have advanced to the semifinals of the 2025 College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Men’s Soccer Championship.

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Senator Seth Lewis supports major transit reform with passage of NITA Act

By L. J. Cummings | Oct 31, 2025

After nearly a year of bipartisan negotiations and two years of public hearings, Illinois lawmakers have passed the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) Act.

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North Central favored to win CCIW men’s cross country championship for 51st straight year

By L. J. Cummings | Oct 30, 2025

North Central College has been named the favorite to win the 2025 College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Men’s Cross Country Championship, according to the annual coaches’ poll released on Thursday.

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Illinois House passes Senate Bill 25 removing utility rate caps amid affordability concerns

By L. J. Cummings | Oct 30, 2025

Yesterday, the Illinois General Assembly passed Senate Bill 25, a measure that removes caps on utility rates in the state.

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CCIW names Tess Boyer and Mae Norman as women’s swimming & diving award winners

By L. J. Cummings | Oct 29, 2025

Wheaton’s Tess Boyer and Carthage’s Mae Norman have been selected as the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Women’s Swimming & Diving Student-Athletes of the Week.

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CCIW announces women’s tennis postseason awards for 2025

By L. J. Cummings | Oct 27, 2025

The College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) announced its 2025 postseason honors for women’s tennis, recognizing standout student-athletes and coaches from across the league.

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Wheaton clinches CCIW men’s soccer title as postseason race intensifies

By L. J. Cummings | Oct 24, 2025

As the College Conference of Wisconsin and Illinois (CCIW) men's soccer regular season nears its end, teams across the league are vying for postseason positions with only a few matches remaining.

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Illinois Wesleyan leads CCIW women’s volleyball as regular season nears conclusion

By L. J. Cummings | Oct 24, 2025

The College Conference of Wisconsin and Illinois (CCIW) women's volleyball season is reaching a critical point as Illinois Wesleyan maintains its position at No. 6 in the latest AVCA/TARAFLEX Division III national rankings.

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North Central holds top spot as Wheaton rises in Division III football polls

By L. J. Cummings | Oct 20, 2025

North Central University has maintained its position as the top team in NCAA Division III football, according to the latest D3football.com Top 25 and American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Coaches’ Polls released this week.

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Disabilities Job Fair connects job seekers with employers in Carol Stream

By L. J. Cummings | Oct 17, 2025

A Disabilities Job Fair was held last month at the Carol Stream Park District, bringing together job seekers, families, employers, and advocates to focus on employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

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Sanalitro joins local leaders on manufacturing tour at Ferrara in Itasca

By L. J. Cummings | Oct 17, 2025

Earlier this month, the final stop of the fourth annual #MakersOnTheMove statewide bus tour took place at Ferrara in Itasca.

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Carroll’s Ava Butt recognized as CCIW women’s bowling student-athlete of the week

By L. J. Cummings | Oct 15, 2025

Carroll University junior Ava Butt has been named the first College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Women’s Bowling Student-Athlete of the Week for the 2025-26 season, according to an announcement from the league office on Wednesday.

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North Park’s Jessica Dudas earns CCIW Women’s Tennis Student-Athlete of the Week

By L. J. Cummings | Oct 15, 2025

North Park University freshman Jessica Dudas has been named the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Student-Athlete of the Week in women’s tennis.

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Millikin University adds women’s flag football and wrestling programs for 2026-27

By L. J. Cummings | Oct 14, 2025

Millikin University has announced the addition of Women’s Flag Football and Women’s Wrestling to its Big Blue Athletics program, with both sports set to launch in the 2026-27 academic year.

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Illinois Wesleyan volleyball reaches program-best sixth in national rankings

By L. J. Cummings | Oct 14, 2025

Illinois Wesleyan University's women's volleyball team has reached its highest-ever position in the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) rankings, moving up to sixth place in the latest poll released on Tuesday.

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North Park women’s soccer secures top spot as CCIW race intensifies

By L. J. Cummings | Oct 10, 2025

North Park University’s women’s soccer team has taken the lead in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) standings, following wins over Wheaton and Elmhurst.

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Illinois Wesleyan maintains top ranking as CCIW volleyball competition intensifies

By L. J. Cummings | Oct 9, 2025

The College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) women's volleyball season remains highly competitive as teams completed another week of conference play.