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DePaul Wins Second Match in Three Sets
Peoria, Ill. – DePaul volleyball defeated St. Thomas, 3-0 (25-21, 25-18, 25-21), Saturday afternoon, earning a sweep in their second game of the season. The outing was a strong defensive showing for the Blue Demons (2-0), with four players recording double-figure digs. Senior libero Rachel Krasowski contributed a team-high 25 digs, while sophomore Nora Mannion added 14 of her own.
Illinois is Home to the Most ‘Players’ in the Dating Game
If you think the dating world kind of sucks in Illinois, you're not wrong. Turns out Illinois is one of the worst states to date it because we are packed with 'players.'. When I think back to the first time in my life I heard the word players associated with dating, I'm brought to 1998-ish. I was in 4th grade and spent most of my free time watching MTV and quickly changing the channel when my parents came into the basement.
Beware of Vicious Illinois Tollway Scam That’s Ripping People Off
Just give me 5 minutes alone with the people that come up with these scams and everything will be fine. Don't I wish. While I wait for that golden opportunity, I can at least warn you to beware of a vicious text scam involving the Illinois Tollway that is ripping thousands of Illinoisans off.
Panthers Upset Kewanee In Season Opener (video)
Panther lineman Caleb Reymer recovered a Boiler dropped punt and EP took over on the Boiler 26. Winckler then faked a handoff and scampered 26 yards for 6 to put EP up 13-0 The EP Panther varsity football squad traveled to Kewanee Friday night and shocked the host Boilermakers in a 13-6 conquest. Kewanee was coming off an 8-2 2023 season that included the playoffs and returned numerous starters to this season’s squad. The Panthers have 8 returning starters and numerous contributors from last years once beaten sophomore squad and proved at Kewanee they should be very competitive this season. A good crowd of Panther fans were in attendance on a 70 degree Friday night and the Panthers started quickly.
Cooler temps and dry conditions through Labor Day Weekend
PEORIA (25News Now) - Expect dry weather to continue through the next several days with a cold front set to move through our region tomorrow, bringing in cooler air just in time for Labor Day. Daytime highs will range from the upper 70s to mid 80s, with nighttime lows dropping into the 50s to mid 60s throughout the week. However, a slow warming trend is expected Wednesday and Thursday, though highs will stay near or just below normal midweek. Overall, less humid, sunny, dry conditions will be expected for the days ahead.
Prep football recap for Aug. 30, 2024
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — The first night of the high school football season gave a couple of new coaches their first varsity wins. Peoria High’s Aaron Montgomery won his first game as the Lions beat Champaign Centennial, 56-21. And East Peoria’s Sam Durley won his debut, 28-26, over Springfield Southeast. Scott Godfrey won his first […]
Minooka 49, Rock Island 14
Rock Island hung with heavily favored Minooka almost until halftime. Then the wheels came off, and the perennial Class 8A playoff team came away with a 49-14 win at Rocky on Friday night. Trailing 7-0, Rocks’ QB Jae’Vion Clark-Pugh threw 29 yards to Evan Ellis, then a short pass to Elijah Venegas that Venegas turned into a 22-yard touchdown scamper to tie the game 7-7 with 6:06 left in the second quarter.
Pontiac football looks to build on early effort despite losing opener to Central Catholic
Pontiac head football coach Zach Gadbury pointed out during the preseason that his club was young, even though there are a good number of players returning from last year. That's the reality with only 12 seniors on the roster. Making things worse was losing one of its explosive weapons for the season after an injury during the summer. Also missing on opening night was an all-conference returnee. However, it’s not a matter of feeling the woes of...
Illinois Voted Most Hated State in America – It’s Chicago’s Fault
I want to be clear that I do not hate Illinois, so don't shoot the messenger. I'm just letting you know that the Land of Lincoln has just been named the most hated state in America and the blame is firmly on Chicago. When I saw this new top 10...
Legislator says Illinois Senate president admitted to ‘quid pro quo’ at DNC
(The Center Square) – An Illinois state legislator says Senate President Don Harmon's Democratic National Convention comments about unions are an admission of “quid pro quo.” Harmon delivered remarks at the DNC in Chicago for the Illinois delegation’s breakfast. “Democrats don’t win without organized labor and organized labor puts everything at risk when Democrats don’t win,” said Harmon, D-Oak Park. “We gotta stick together.” ...
Old Farmer’s Almanac Predicts Hot Winter for Missouri & Illinois?
I will believe this when I see it actually happen. There are reports that the Old Farmer's Almanac is predicting a warm and dry winter for both Missouri and Illinois. Let's dig in and see if that really is true. I went directly to the source and can confirm that...
Illinois Wants You to Design a New State Flag?
Starting next week the Illinois State Flag Commission is accepting submissions for a new state flag design. The commission is looking for ideas and designs from the residents of Illinois. The Illinois house or Representatives passed a bill last year, and the state senate followed on forming a new state...
Gov. Pritzker issues disaster proclamation for 7 Illinois counties hit hard by July storms
CHICAGO (CBS) -- More relief could soon be on the way for those impacted by the severe storms and flooding that hit the Chicago area and other parts of Illinois last month.Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday issued a disaster proclamation for seven Illinois counties, following extensive damage across the state.The declaration includes Cook and Will counties in the Chicago area, Winnebago County where Rockford is located, Henry County in Northwest Illinois, Fulton County in West Central Illinois, and St. Clair and Washington counties in Southern Illinois—for the damage from the severe weather that hit the area from July 13...
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