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Charlie Fuerbringer debuts, Sarah Franklin returns in Wisconsin volleyball exhbition sweep of Bradley
MADISON – Tuesday the Wisconsin volleyball team raised the banner for its Final Four appearance last season, one final salute to the 2023 team that earned the program's fourth berth to the national semifinals in five years. Then, the Badgers opened the books on the 2024 campaign with an exhibition win over Bradley...
Prep sports recap for Aug. 20, 2024
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — Central Illinois players had a nice showing at the Redbird-Raider Invitational at Weibring Golf Club on Tuesday. U-High finished runner-up for the second straight tournament. The Pioneers shot a 293 and were five shots behind Pleasant Valley. On Monday, U-High finished one shot behind Morton in the Peoria Notre Dame Invitational. […]
Boot Camp: Richwoods seniors say this is the year Knights break playoff drought
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — Is this the year? Richwoods football has not been to the playoffs since 2017. The Knights seniors say it’s about time to change that. “This is the year we finally break through. We’ve been much more dedicated and we have much more team chemistry,” said Richwoods senior quarterback Bryce Hopkins. Richwoods […]
TinCaps stumble in series opener at Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. (WANE) – The TinCaps managed just one run on four hits as Fort Wayne fell 2-1 in the first game of a six-game series against the Peoria Chiefs on Tuesday night at Dozer Park. Kai Murphy’s single plated Wyatt Hoffman in the top of the sixth, knotting the game at one run apiece. […]
Wisconsin Badgers vs. Bradley Braves: Game Thread
The start of the season is finally here for the Wisconsin Badgers!. Wisconsin will be taking on the Bradley Braves in an exhibition match at the UW Field House on Tuesday at 7:00 P.M., kicking off their season at home before a tough stretch. The Badgers have long waited to...
Our shifting seasons: fall is coming, but it’s bound to be different in the years to come
PEORIA (25News Now) - As summer winds down, many of us may be looking forward to the crisp air and vibrant colors of fall. However, in the past several decades, recent trends suggest that the season itself is changing. “The models that we use to project out what climate change...
Big Al’s manager indicted for obstructing shooting investigation
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A Peoria woman was indicted Tuesday for allegedly trying to hinder a Peoria police investigation that involved her boyfriend. A Peoria County grand jury returned a one count bill of indictment against Renee Cipolla, 45, for a single count of obstructing justice. The charge is a felony that could result in up to three years behind bars.
Commanders sign S Kendall Brooks, LB Chapelle Russell
The Commanders have made some roster moves to change personnel on defense. Washington announced on Tuesday that the team has signed safety Kendall Brooks and linebacker Chapelle Russell. While Brooks has not yet appeared in a regular-season game, Russell last played in 16 contests for the Jaguars in 2021. He...
Toss It Now! Huge Recall In Iowa, Illinois & Wisconsin For Cucumbers
People in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin make not be feeling the best after eating cucumbers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are letting Iowans, Illinoisans, and Wisconsinites know to avoid whole cucumbers. Whole cucumbers that have been grown in Florida are being recalled due to a Salmonella outbreak...
Illinois High School Named One Of The Most Expensive In The Nation
If you go the private school route, school can be expensive, especially for one school in Illinois. I didn't have the luxury of a private school but my friends who did go to one seemingly got a good education out of it. And with getting into college being super competitive these days, having a good school on an application is highly important.
Historic Big Boy Locomotive coming to Illinois-Missouri
Mark your calendars train enthusiasts for Union Pacific’s massive steam locomotive that will be on tour through out the mid-west starting Aug 28 in Cheyenne, WY. The Big Boy 4014 will traverse Nebraska and Iowa before being on display in Rochelle, Illinois Sunday Sept 8 from 9:00a-3:00p. With half hour stops following in Illinois at Watseka at 5p on Monday 9/9, Nokomis, Il. At 12:15p before arriving in St. Louis Wednesday Sept 11.
Hemker A Winner In State Treasurer’s Photography Contest
A Mulberry Grove High School student was one of nine in Illinois to receive recognition in Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ Cream of the Crop Photography Contest. All photos entered pertained to Illinois agriculture. Allison Hemker won third place in the 15 to 18 Years of Age Bracket. She is...
VIDEO: Democrats call Trump racist; Black Republican says that's not true
(The Center Square) – Some of the messaging throughout the Democratic National Convention in Chicago seems to focus on characterizing former President Donald Trump as a racist and misogynist. A Black Republican from Chicago says those are lies. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has long used terms like “racist” and “misogynist” in verbal attacks against the Republican presidential candidate. Throughout the week in Chicago, from the main convention stage to the Illinois delegation breakfast, speakers have echoed similar characterizations. ...
Illinois bans corporal punishment in all schools
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — This school year, Illinois will become just the fifth state in the nation to prohibit corporal punishment in all schools. Legislation that Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law this month bans physical punishment in private schools while reiterating a prohibition on the practice in public schools implemented 30 years ago. When […]
Governor Pritzker Signed Legislation Assisting Victims of Auto Theft into Law
Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation into law to allow victims to replace license plates and registration stickers at no cost if their vehicle was stolen. The bill was sponsored by Senator Elgie R. Sims Jr (17th District – Chicago) and Representative Jehan Gordon-Booth (92nd District – Peoria) to allow victims to replace plates and stickers at no cost if they provide a police report to affidavit showing their original plates were stolen.
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