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Castrol® FloRacing Night in America Invades Fairbury
AUSTIN, Texas (July 18, 2024) —Castrol® FloRacing Night in America presented by Kubota invades Fairbury (Ill.) Speedway on Wednesday, July 24. The miniseries will sanction the fifth annual One For the Road presented by I-Beam Sliding Doors. The event serves as an opening act for the weekend’s 34th...
Heartland students picked for MLB draft
NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) — Two Heartland Community College students were picked for the 2024 Major League Baseball draft, according to a Heartland Community College news release. Sam Antonacci and Ben Hartl played for the 2023 Hawks team that won a NJCAA DII National Championship. “Sam and Ben are ready...
Unity's Knudsen transfers to ISU: 'I'm very excited'
Jul. 22—NORMAL — Dave Ellars knew early on that Elyce Knudsen had potential to play at the next level. Before the 2020 Unity grad would play for Millikin's women's basketball team — where she finished fourth among the Big Blue's all-time leading scorers — and transfer to Illinois State for the 2024-25 season, she was a key part of the Rockets' fortunes on the basketball court and softball ...
B-N groups offer free course to address racial disparities in swim safety access
The Bloomington-Normal YMCA and the American Red Cross are teaming up to introduce a new program to provide free swimming lessons and water safety training for children. The collaborative effort seeks to equip children with essential skills to ensure their safety in and around water. B.J. Wilken, Bloomington-Normal YMCA CEO,...
Rigler’s Sports Co-Owner Places at Illinois State Trap Shooting Competition
Rigler took home 10 trophies in the Lady II category, shooting 1,200 rounds with her Perazzi 12 gauge over and under shotgun. Rigler placed as State Singles Champion, State Doubles Champion, State High All-Around Champion, State Over All-Around Champion, and placed in 6 other events during the week. The Lady II category includes women 55 and older.
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