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Preseason football Top 10: Monticello working to get back to championship success
Jul. 5—MONTICELLO — Carter Foran remembers talking about Monticello's 2018 postseason football run with his older brother, Triston Foran, in real time. Triston was just a freshman and didn't dress varsity, but he was on the sidelines for the entire playoff ride. "He would come home each week in the playoffs and say how he thinks this team could be really special," Carter Foran said. "It was ...
Illinois quick hits: Fireworks death reported; Chicago NASCAR race this weekend
Fireworks death reported An Illinois man is dead after handling a firework on the Fourth of July. ABC 7 reports Chicago police were called to a residence on the city’s northwest side where they found the body of Earl Lory. The 34-year-old man sustained trauma to the body after handling a firework. Details about the accident have not been made available. Chicago NASCAR race this weekend ...
TV Cameras Caught Poor Kid Getting Smacked In The Junk By His Sister During “Take Me Out To The Ballgame” At Cubs-Phillies Game
One young Chicago Cubs fan felt the pain during this historic day. On the Fourth of July, many Major League Baseball teams were in action, trying to deliver a win to their home fans before they set out to barbeque. The Chicago Cubs were one of them who welcomed the...
Remembering Acclaimed Actor, David McKnight, Dead at 87
Veteran actor David McKnight died on December 3, 2023, at age 87. With a career spanning half a century, McKnight had an extensive career in film and television. Although not famous amongst today’s younger film audiences, he was known for his credits in the 70s and 80s. David McKnight’s...
Rockford Rivets Jack Zebig commits to the Fighting Illini
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — The Fighting Illini baseball team will have a big of a Rockford Rivets feel to it next spring. On Friday, Rivets’ shortstop Jack Zebig became the second Rivets’ player in a week to commit to the Fighting Illini. Zebig has appeared in 23 games for the Rivets this season. In 89 […]
Woman accused of driving drunk in fatal crash near Springfield charged with reckless homicide
In all, Lori Beth Moreno, 40, faces six felony charges. Moreno was in Menard County court July 2 on a first appearance before Circuit Judge Roger Thomson. Another judge, Michael Atterberry, recused himself from the case on June 11. Moreno was in a head-on collision that killed Marjorie "Marj" Hinds,...
Iconic memorabilia from historic Springfield tavern sold to a local bar
The simple, red neon script that drew revelers to The Sportsman’s Lounge for decades no longer hangs at 229 W. Mason St. The pre-civil war era, red brick building that has served as a neighborhood tavern since 1935 is destined for the history books. But memorabilia from the popular downtown watering hole will continue...
Two Years After the Highland Park Shooting, Illinois Senators Continue to Fight for Gun Control
The 2020 Fourth of July Highland Park, Illinois parade shooting had a profound impact, and two years later the incident still very much alive. U.S. Tammy Duckworth and local officials gathered with the community to remember the seven victims, Katie Goldstein, Irina and Kevin McCarthy, Stephen Straus, Jacki Lovi Sundheim, Nicolás Toledo, and Eduardo Uvaldo.
Rural Rentals and Milkmaid Mercantile Cut the Ribbon with Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce welcomed two new members on Wednesday, adding Rural Rentals and Milkmaid Mercantile, both under one roof. Ed Shoemaker is the Owner and Operator of Rural Rentals while Amelia Shoemaker owns and runs Milkmaid Mercantile. Ed Shoemaker dives into the types of items that are...
Champaign City Council introduces two new employees, discusses various resolutions
The Champaign City Council held its weekly meeting on Tuesday, introducing two new employees and focusing on a number of resolutions. Derek Braun was introduced as the festival district coordinator and Brett Johnson as the emergency management coordinator. The first resolution was one approving the appointment of John Easley to...
Guide to celebrating the Fourth of July in Champaign
As the Fourth of July approaches, questions of how to spend America’s most notorious holiday start to rise for students who are stranded in Champaign-Urbana for the summer. Public festivities start in the morning with the Champaign County Freedom Celebration at memorial stadium. The day’s events kick off at 8:30 a.m. with the youth run and ends with a finishing display of fireworks at 9:15 p.m. that can be seen from most places on campus.
Springfield Avenue bridge replacement to start July 8, delays expected
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WICS) — The Illinois Department of Transportation announced Springfield Avenue (Illinois 10) is set to close to traffic beginning July 8, if weather permits. The road closure is necessary to replace a bridge carrying Springfield Avenue over Copper Slough with a culvert, just east of Duncan Road.
Illinois Football Q&A With Off Tackle Empire
Red Grange was born on this day in 1903. We're celebrating with his iconic performance in 1924 @IlliniFootball's win over Michigan.#B1GFootball x @IlliniAthletics pic.twitter.com/kbgU8cJ8ow— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) June 13, 2024. ATQ: Because Oregon and Illinois have not played in nearly 30 years, we here in Eugene know very...
Terrence Shannon has ushered in the greatest era of Illini basketball
Filed under: Illinois Fighting Illini Basketball Illinois News and Links Terrence Shannon has ushered in the greatest era of Illini basketball TSJ’s record-setting season has brought unprecedented attention to the program. By Drew Pastorek Jul 3, 2024, 10:57pm CDT / new Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter Share this on Reddit Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: Terrence Shannon has ushered in the greatest era of Illini basketball Reddit Pocket Flipboard Email On this episode of the “Oskee Talk” podcast I’m joined by TCR’s Pleas Honeywood & Brandt Dolce to break down...
Two Blue Bloods Have Eyes Set On A Former Illinois Commit, Who Will Reclassify To 2024
Fears, a Joilet (IL) native, decommited from Illinois on July 1 and will reclassify to the class of 2024, according to Kedric Prince of IlliniGuys.com. While Illinois has an open scholarship for the 2024-25 season, the Illini backcourt is crowded with Kylan Boswell, Kasparas Jakucionis, Ty Rodgers, and Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn.
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