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Commentary |Stop the invasion of our nation
by Glenn Mollette, Guest Commentator If President Biden could announce on November 1, 2024 that all student debt is forgiven, he would do so. That would surely be a way to get a few more votes. If you have a $100,000 student loan, then you have a heavy burden of paying back that loan. To suddenly have the debt cleared would be a marvelous feeling. Would this make you feel like Biden is a great President? Would this boost your confidence in his ability to lead our nation? Or, would you see such an act as a...
Craft happy hour this Wednesday
URBANA - Looking to meet new people or maybe show off your artistic side? Unwind and chill at this post-workday event at the Urbana Arts and Culture free craft happy hour at the Urbana Free Library on Wednesday, April 3, from 6 to 7 p.m. Each month, UAC offers a monthly drop-in crafts program for adults to enjoy after a long day at the office. This week, participants will create painted flower pots to take home. All the craft supplies needed will be provided and light refreshments will be available. Pre-registration is not required. The adult craft happy hours are presented each month by Urbana Arts and Culture with a different craft and guest artist. For more information contact the Programming and Outreach Manager via email at programming@urbanafree.org or via phone at 217-367-4057.
Sunday Sports Rewind; Spartans baseball fall hard to U-High
NORMAL - St. Joseph-Ogden pitcher Garrett Grimsley unloads a fastball at a waiting Normal U-High batter during their non-conference game on April 11, 2016. SJO picked up their third loss of the season, ending an eight-game win streak with the 13-3 loss. Unfazed, Grimsley and the Spartans bounced back the next game to roll off an incredible 21-game win streak before losing a post-season heartbreaker to Reed-Custer, 7-6. The squad, loaded with talent, finished the season with 33 wins against four losses. Below are more photos from the game eight years ago. Photos: PhotoNews/Clark Brooks
Commentary |State-Level marijuana legalization has been a stunning success
Contrary to some critics’ claims, legalization states have not experienced any spike in either psychosis or mental illnesses. by Paul Armentano It’s been over a decade since Colorado and Washington became the first two states to legalize marijuana for adults. With the benefit of hindsight, it’s fair to ask: Has this policy been successful? Absolutely. A policy of legalization, regulation, and education is preferable to a policy of criminalization, stigmatization, and incarceration. Let’s be clear. Legalization didn’t create or normalize the marijuana market in the United States. The market was already here. Illustration by Gordon Johnson/Pixabay But under a...
Children's Easter Carnival and Egg Hunt on Saturday in St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH - An Easter Carnival and Egg Hunt will be held at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church on Saturday, March 30. The event is for children from Kindergarten through 4th grade from 10 a.m. to noon. Participants should bring a basket to collect eggs and prizes and are welcome to bring friends. After the Easter egg hunt, there will be a carnival in the Fellowship Hall where children can play games and win prizes. Prince of Peace is located at 802 East Douglas Street. For more information email pastor@popstjoe.com.
Urbana Tennis Royale, Tigers lose season opener to the Illineks
URBANA - Aryan Sachdev is off to a great start on the hardcourt this spring. The Urbana University senior picked up his fifth win of the season after defeating Urbana's Xander Ashley 6-1, 6-1, on the #1 singles court on Wednesday. In fact, the Illineks took all six singles matches to prevail 8-1 over the Tigers. It wasn't all bad for Ashley, who later partnered with teammate Luke Pankau to win their match at #3 singles. Meanwhile, on doubles court #2, Urbana's Santi Lleras and Karl Bonita pushed their match against Uni's Robert Gao and Ian Pan to a third-set tiebreak. Dropping...
Ashley/Pankau pick up win doubles for Urbana at home tennis match
Urbana's Xander Ashley (left) and partner Luke Pankau congratulate their opponents after their doubles match on Wednesday against U-High's David Risinger and Collins Rosch. Despite securing their win at #3 doubles, the Tigers fell 8-1 to the visiting Illineks. Urbana is back in action at Blair Park for another home match, hosting Mattoon starting at 2 p.m. on Friday. Ashley and Pankau prevailed after a 7-5 first-set nailbiter, taking the second set six games to one. Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks Related tennis stories• • • • • CU is a great place for tennis; 5 really good reasons why you want play,...
Uni-High picks up road win over Urbana
University High's Taehan Lee slices a short ball back over the net during his doubles match against Urbana High School's Joe Solava and Ian Peters. Lee and partner Swapnil Kumar won the match in straight sets, 6-2, 6-1. The Illineks won the dual match over the Tigers, 8-1. The team's next home match, played at Atkins Tennis Center, is on April 11 against Paris. Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks Related tennis stories• • • • • Okonkwo misses cut to advance at Urbana challenger URBANA - Oliver Okonkwo hits a monster forehand shot during his match against Hunter Heck at the Paine Schwartz Partners...
League of Women Voters of Illinois hosting lecture on AI and misinformation
CHICAGO – Diane Chang will give a Zoom talk concerning strategies on how to protect and secure democracy in an age of threats from social media and AI for a virtual meeting of the League of Women Voters of Illinois (LWVIL) on Wednesday, April 17. Addressing the rise of misinformation and disinformation — and its impact on our elections — the League of Women Voters of Illinois formed the Mis/Disinformation Task Force in January 2024 with their mission to educate the general public on mis/disinformation. Diane Chang Chang, Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the Brown Institute for Media Innovation at Columbia Journalism...
Park District to host 18 & over egg hunt at Dodds Park
CHAMPAIGN - If the rain holds off, Friday evening will be an eggscellent evening to hunt for grown ups to search for Easter Eggs at the Champaign Park District Nite Lite Egg Pursuit. The adult-only, 18 & over, event starts at 8:10 p.m. at Dodds Park 4-Plex. A registration fee of $10 is required for each participant. Registration starts at 7:15 p.m. and closes at 8 p.m. Hunters will need a flashlight and basket or bag to collect eggs. Find one or more of the special colored eggs - bronze, silver, and gold eggs for prizes. For more information, contact Rober White at robert.white@champaignparks.org or (217) 819-3961.
First inning rally pushes Unity past Oakwood
TOLONO - Good things come in threes, especially for Jenna Adkins on Monday during the Rockets' home game against Oakwood. With a smile on her face, Jenna Adkins heads to home plate after sending a bomb out to right field in the first inning to give the Rockets a 1-0 lead against visiting Oakwood. Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks Leading off for Unity (3-1) in the bottom of the first inning, Atkins crushed the third pitch, sending it over the right field fence. If it wasn't for the 25 m.p.h.-plus cross wind...
Water-saving tips for homeowners and apartment dwellers
Photo provided BPT - Water conservation is a topic oftentimes disregarded. If not prioritized by contractors and tenants equally, the ramifications can be costly. As the U.S. population grows so does the need for water, and according to UNICEF, half of the world's population could be living in areas facing water scarcity by as early as 2025. Whether you're a self-made developer, working contractor, or simply interested in getting into the business, the suggestions below can help counsel and ensure multifamily units are suitable for adequate living. Water-saving tips The average American family spends more than $1,000 per year on water costs....
Just in time for Easter! Wow guests and family with this easy Spring Surprise Cake
Photo providied NewsUSA - Hosting an Easter brunch or other spring gathering? What better way to top off an event than with a showstopping dessert! The baking experts at Wesson created a new bundt cake with a twist on the popular surprise cake trend. It’s easy to make, and as delicious as it is impressive. Wesson oil is the secret ingredient that makes this cake taste like it was made by a professional pastry chef. It creates a light, moist texture that lets the crunch and flavor of the pistachio honey fillings sing. A simple glaze gives it a...
Now might be the time to talk about inheriting wealth
NewsUSA - As a significant portion of the U.S. population ages, a significant transfer of wealth to younger generations is occurring. However, many families have not discussed inheritance plans, and many younger generations may find themselves unprepared, according to new research from Edward Jones, a leading financial services firm. The so-called “great wealth transfer” from the Silent Generation and the Baby Boomers will vary. In fact, 35% of Americans surveyed by Edward Jones said they did not plan to discuss transfer of wealth with their families, despite 48% saying that...
Guest Commentary |Gain some control over your life
by Glenn Mollette, Guest Commentator Feeling like you have some control over your life is vital for life happiness. Control is not always easy. It takes planning, sacrifice, work and good fortune. Lots of things can happen in life that will shake the earth beneath our feet. Illness, weather disaster, a bad accident, and stupid mistakes. We are all vulnerable to any and all of these. Considering anything can happen in life and chances are it will, we can all still make an effort to be in control of our daily lives. First, know who you are and...
Rockets score seven in the first inning to blank visiting Comets
Unity's Danika Eisenmenger takes a swing at an Oakwood pitch in the bottom of the third of their non-conference game on windy Monday afternoon. Scoring seven runs in the first inning, the Rockets took a commanding lead on the way to 14-0 shutout against the visiting Comets (1-3) despite sustained wind out of the southeast exceeding 25 mph at times. Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks
This week's Unity Athletics calendar
CHARLESTON - Unity's Briana Ritchie hands the baton off to Jillian Schlittler while running in the preliminary heat for the Class 2A 4x100 at the IHSA Girls' State Track & Field Finals in 2023. Along with lead-off runner Kayla Nelson and anchor Lauren Miller, the Rockets' set a new personal best at 49.17, qualifying for the finals on Saturday. The foursome finished in 8th place in the finals at the state meet at O'Brien Stadium with a time of 49.72. The girls' track team starts their outdoor season one week from tomorrow at Clinton for a quad meet with Seneca, Argenta-Oreana, and their host. The meet is scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m. Below is this week's schedule for the Unity High School sports teams.
UIUC studies link between toddler food access and development
by Terri Dee Illinois News Connection CHICAGO - Parents wanting to ensure their children have nutritious meals can serve as their best example, according to new data. Research from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign involved looking at study participants' amount and availability of unhealthy beverages and food in their households. A Home Food Inventory -- a checklist of 190 items in 13 food categories used to monitor the food environment -- found processed foods, candy and microwaveable items were more attainable. Jenny Barton, assistant research professor for the Center for Childhood Obesity Research at Pennsylvania State University, said the study focused...
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