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Lake Springfield Triathlon prompts weekend closures and roadblocks
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The annual Lake Springfield Triathlon is being held on Saturday, July 27th. To accommodate races, the Lindsay Bridge boat docks and parking area at Lake Springfield will be closed to the public beginning tonight, Thursday, July 25th at 11 p.m. through Saturday, July 27th at approximately 5 p.m.
Mike Singletary football card, US currency sheets and gold Rolex among unclaimed property up for auction
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Illinois State Treasurer, Michael Frerichs, will host a preview of unclaimed property set for auction at the Illinois State Fair. Items include a woman’s 18-karat yellow gold Rolex Oyster watch, Mike Singletary and Troy Aikman football cards, uncut sheets of American currency, and a variety of collectible coins, bills, and precious metals.
High school football schedules for west central Illinois teams
Summer is in full swing, which means Illinois high school football is right around the corner. Teams can have their first practices on Monday, Aug. 12, ahead of first scheduled games for Labor Day weekend (Aug. 28-30). A nine-week regular season ensues, with playoffs set to begin on Nov. 1. The state finals are...
Illinois high school football: Key dates for the 2024 season
The Illinois high school football season will officially start in less than a month as the Illinois High School Association will crown eight state champions by the end of the year. Although the first official practice isn't for another couple of weeks, teams statewide are undertaking summer contact days to gear up for the new season. ...
Glenwood’s Appenzeller Talks National Ranking And Summer All Star Games
Glenwood left-handed senior Cameron Appenzeller has been ranked the #1 ranked left handed pitcher in the class of 2025 according to Prep Baseball since the high school season ended and is now receiving invites and attending camps and all star games all over the country. We spoke with Appenzeller on Tuesday about his summer so far and what he’s looking forward to.
Illini who are competing at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris
Five former Illini athletes, one current Illini athlete and one current Illini assistant coach will compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. Four will represent the United States, including two in volleyball, while two former Illini men's golfers will represent Belgium and a current Illini track athlete will compete for Ghana.
Registration Open for Springfield’s Fall Baseball, Softball & Tee Ball
Registration is open for Springfield’s fall baseball, softball, and tee ball leagues!. Register online by July 31. Register here. Tee Ball: Ages 3-4 Softball and Baseball: Ages 5-12 The fee is $75 for residents and $85 for non-residents. Practices begin in August and games are played through September and...
Bears Boost Illinois Girls Flag Football with Halas Hall Event
The Chicago Bears welcomed five new Illinois high school girls flag football programs to Halas Hall, providing jerseys to kickstart their inaugural seasons after the sport was sanctioned by the Illinois High School Association. Coach Matt Eberflus emphasized the importance of growing the game and supporting girls' involvement in football. The Bears have been pivotal in driving the sport's growth in Illinois, maintaining close support for the teams.
All-SEC snub shows Auburn's Fairweather is 'flying under the radar'
Hugh Freeze declared at SEC Media Days that his team's top returning pass-catcher was "flying under the radar" in the conference heading into the 2024 season. He was right. Less than 24 hours later, when the preseason media poll was released, Rivaldo Fairweather did not make any of the three All-SEC teams — after he was the league's second team All-SEC selection last season, only behind first-round pick Brock Bowers from Georgia. Fairweather was passed up on the preseason team by Ole Miss' Caden Prieskorn, LSU's Mason Taylor and Georgia's Oscar Delp.
NV5 Invitational presented by Old National Bank: Tournament facts, storylines and more
The Korn Ferry Tour returns to The Glen Club in Springfield, Illinois, for the sixth rendition of the NV5 Invitational presented by Old National Bank. Past winners include 12-time PGA TOUR winner Scottie Scheffler (2019), 2021-22 PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year Cameron Young (2021) and 2024 ISCO Championship winner Harry Hall (2022).
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