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'They clearly like to have a good time'
Jul. 19—SEYMOUR — Champaign East Little League's 11U team spent Monday night practicing in what used to be Seymour's schoolhouse. The building — which coach David O'Malley renovated into Old School Sports — gave the all-star team a chance to practice on turf that once lined the Irwin Indoor Practice Facility as they geared up for the Illinois state tournament. "It's been fun," O'Malley said. ...
Illinois’ Largest Privately Owned Water Utilities Seek Rate Increase Amid Lawmaker Scrutiny
The two largest privately owned water utilities in Illinois are seeking to raise rates for a combined 1.5 million customers around the state. Illinois American Water, which serves 1.3 million people, is seeking a $152.4 million rate increase. That corresponds to a $24 per month increase in water service bills and $5 per month increase in wastewater service for the average residential customer.
Northern Illinois and Wisconsin State Line: Showers Sunday, Storms Midweek
Chicago, IL – Northern Illinois and the Wisconsin state line area can expect a mix of weather conditions in the upcoming days, with isolated showers on Sunday followed by potential storms early next week. According to the US National Weather Service in Chicago, temperatures will remain near seasonal averages...
Three tap-ins: Final day of the 93rd Illinois State Amateur Championship
Jul. 19—Three items from Thursday at Atkins Golf Club in Urbana, courtesy N-G staff writer Zach Piatt: Bragging rights Champaign native David Keenan had the best finish of the five local golfers. He played consistent golf for about the first three and a half rounds, sitting at 2 under par overall with just six holes to play. But the former Salt Fork and Parkland College standout played the ...
Who might start for the Illini?
Jul. 20—If there's one player on the Illinois roster that is an absolute lock to start, it's probably Boswell. The Illini more than made do without a traditional point guard on the roster last season, but bringing in the Arizona transfer will add some new wrinkles to the offense. Boswell's ability as a career 38 percent three-point shooter allows him to play off the ball, too. The fact Boswell ...
Sen. Chapin Rose files bill banning CO2 sequestration under Mahomet Aquifer
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) is one of several state lawmakers upset that Gov. JB Pritzker signed a plan to expand carbon capture technology Thursday. While Rose supports the idea of adding more options for energy to meet demand, he is concerned that companies will soon...
Evening Weather Alert: Isolated Funnel Clouds in SE Iowa, NE Missouri, and Central Illinois
Quad Cities, IA/IL – Reports of funnel clouds have been received west of Washington, IA. Conditions are favorable for isolated funnel clouds with rain showers in southeast Iowa, northeast Missouri, and west central Illinois through 7 PM. These funnel clouds are higher up in the sky and are not anticipated to reach the ground.
Hartl Talks Texas Rangers Draft and Baseball Future
Springfield High state champion and Heartland graduate and national champion Ben Hartl was drafted by the Texas Rangers this week. Hartl discusses his baseball future, how he got to this point and even reacts to Heartland teammate and SHG grad Sam Antonacci being drafted by the White Sox in this draft as well.
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