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United Community Bank Cup – Area
The United Community Bank Cup is awarded to a pair of schools in the Springfield area that displayed the highest level of overall excellence in all sports throughout the school year. The awards are given based on the United Community Bank Cup points system. Winning schools will receive a trophy and $1,000 to that school’s athletic program. This year’s Area UCB Cup went to the Pleasant Plains Cardinals. Click HERE to find out how they won and more about the UCB Cup.
Channel1450 Awards – Central State Eight Baseball
We are continuing to share the videos played at the 3rd Annual Channel1450 Awards on June 26th. Here is the Central State Eight Baseball video. Central State Eight Baseball – Winner: Cameron Appenzeller, Glenwood. Nominees. Cameron Appenzeller – Glenwood. Hayden Hicks – Jacksonville. Seth Impson – Springfield...
Boys & Girls Clubs to dedicate new location and honor Andre Iguodala
Springfield, IL – (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Passion, discipline, courage, communication, adaptability, and resilience. Those are just some of the attributes for success that Linda Shanklin said the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Illinois (BGCCIL) instilled in her son Andre Iguodala. On July 9, Iguodala will be honored for his recent induction into the Boys & Girls Clubs of America Hall of Fame. The event will also serve as the dedication for the BGCCIL administrative building at 430 W. Jefferson St.
McGreevy wins Memorial Health Championship, two Illini shine
SPRINGFIELD (WCIA) — Needing a birdie on the last, Max McGreevy had 12 feet to secure his second win on the Korn Ferry Tour and the Oklahoma grad delivered. After bogeying the 17th, McGreevy entered the final hole tied for the lead, but he rallied on the 72nd hole carding a two under 69 to […]
SQUIRREL FINDS A WIN: Brian Shirley Returns to World of Outlaws Victory Lane at River Cities
GRAND FORKS, ND (June 30, 2024) – Brian Shirley’s climb back to the top of the podium with the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models is complete. Leading all 40 laps at River Cities Speedway, the Chatham, IL driver had to endure threats for the lead from Dresden, OH driver Devin Moran and Mooresville, NC driver Max McLaughlin to score an emotional eighth career Series win at the Grand Forks, ND bullring.
59 Current Illinois Red Flag Advisories Say No Swimming or Else
Don't go in the water. That's the advisory that many Illinois water places currently have with many being issued after recent water tests around the state. The Illinois Department of Public Health has a Beach Guard System that is almost constantly updated with alerts about high bacteria levels being detected. Here are the most recent advisories with the name of the beach and/or lake, the Illinois county it's located in plus the date and time of the most recent water tests:
2024 Memorial Health Championship final results: Prize money payout, Korn Ferry Tour leaderboard and how much each golfer won
SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS - JUNE 30: Max McGreevy poses with the Memorial Health Championship trophy after winning the Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS at Panther Creek Country Club on June 30, 2024 in Springfield, Illinois. (Photo by Jeff Curry/Getty Images) The 2024 Memorial Health Championship final leaderboard is headed by...
John Force on the road to recovery after crash during PLAYNHRA Virginia Nationals
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - After an intense recovery period, NHRA Champion John Force is on the road to recovery. The 16-time title holder was injured following a crash during the first round of funny car eliminations at the PLAYNHRA Virginia Nationals. Since the incident, the Hall of Famer has been...
Show Off Your Putting Skills At 10 Illinois Mini Golf Courses
If you're looking for a fun night out in Illinois with family, friends, or even a date mini golf is always a great option. Is it weird that I don't like regular golf but I'm a big fan of putt putt? I guess the normal game is just way too serious for me. Plus, it's gotten expensive, and takes forever to finish a round. I don't have that kind of time or money.
Four CS8 Coaches Talk Upcoming Winners United Basketball Camp
Lawrence Thomas, Tim Allen, Blake Turner and Terise Bryson sit down to discuss the upcoming second annual Winners United basketball camp on July 8 – 11 at Lanphier High School. Information about the camp is listed on the flyer below.
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