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Iowa earns commitment from elite pass rusher in class of 2025
Iowa landed one of the biggest recruits in modern program history on Thursday evening. The Hawkeyes earned a commitment from 4-star defensive lineman Iose Epenesa, beating out other programs such as Penn State and Utah. Epenesa also made trips to Miami and Missouri this summer prior to announcing his commitment.
New Coach Steve Roustio Sparks Hope for Granite City Warriors Football Team
GRANITE CITY – The football team at Granite City High School had a tough time in the 2023 season going 0-9. Now, there is optimism abounding in the Warriors’ camp as preseason practice began Aug. 12. New head coach Steve Roustio, who coached the final two games of...
Granite City’s Isaiah Ford Optimistic For Solid Season: He Is A Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete Of Month
GRANITE CITY – Isaiah Ford in a senior returning defensive back for the Granite City football team, and is anxious and determined to help the Warriors come back from the 2023 season, where the Warriors had a difficult time in a 0-9 campaign. The Warriors open up the 2024...
‘Democrats deliver’ message expected at DNC as GOP says reality to creep back in
(The Center Square) – Monday begins the Democratic National Convention in Chicago and leaders from both parties in Illinois are outlining how they see the major event impacting taxpayers. Just as with the Republican National Convention last month in Milwaukee, the DNC in Chicago will cost taxpayers $75 million. Law enforcement agencies from around the area are on the ground with security perimeters around the United Center and McCormick Place. Tens of thousands of protesters are also expected. ...
This Bear Tried to Break into Scott Air Force Base in Illinois
I had no idea that black bears had military aspirations, but that's apparently the case for one of these creatures currently touring Illinois as he reportedly tried to break into Scott Air Force Base. It's no secret that bears have suddenly become a common sight in southern Illinois as there...
What services can you access at Illinois' first DMV+ facility? Here's what to know
Promising a new experience, Illinois' first "DMV+" location opened this week at the revamped Melrose Park office, offering reduced wait times and new services. But what exactly are you able to access at the new DMV+, and what makes it different from a standard Illinois Secretary of State facility?. According...
This Is When Illinois And Wisconsin Will Get The First Frost This Year
Fall is right on our doorstep. Kids are heading back to school, Spirit Halloween stores are opening for the season, and we're less than a month away from Labor Day. The yearly August argument is strong on social media right now. Some hang on to pool season and embrace the Dog Days of Summer. Others jump right into Spooky Season and all things pumpkin.
Illinois Town Dubbed ‘Worst Drivers’ In America, 1 City in Top 12
Be cautious when driving through this Illinois town because it has some of the worst drivers in America. When we thought Illinois couldn't make anymore embarrassing lists, think again. We've been named one of the worst states to call home, for middle class families, and most likely to fall for scams. We can't catch a break!
2 Popular Illinois Christmas Events Have Been Canceled For 2024
Some families in Illinois will be disappointed this Christmas because a pair of their annual traditions have been canceled for 2024. The majority of people who live in Illinois usually have holiday traditions with family and friends. It's something they do every year and of course, they look forward to it too. I would consider it an important part of their Christmas.
Candy Sold at Major Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin Retailers Under Urgent Recall
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has upgraded a recall of nearly two dozen candies and snacks sold at major retailers; ones that are very prominent in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. This is an urgent recall, for the products in question can cause serious illness, and in rare cases, death.
Illinois Now Has Blueprint for K-12 Schools to Teach Dangers of Overdose
Illinois public schools wishing to teach their students about the dangers of overdoses and substance use disorder now have a blueprint to do so from the state. The Illinois State Board of Education published the resource guides in accordance with a law passed in 2023. While a school’s use of any of the state’s resource guides is […]
It’s A Historic Time For Illinois High School Girls Sports
It's a very exciting time for high school sports in Illinois with a new opportunity starting this fall for the female athletes. High School Girls Flag Football Kicks Off Officially This Fall In Illinois. It's been an amazing year for women's sports. A year ago, a world record-breaking crowd of...
Illinois pilots broke record for endurance flight
Editor’s note: This is part of a series on famous Americans who grew up on Midwest farms. Two brothers’ fascination with flight led them to attempt to break a world endurance record flying in a light aircraft. Sounds like the beginning of a cinematic production and it happened...
Illinois attorney general recognizes challenges in defending gun control laws
(The Center Square) — In defending gun control laws in Illinois and other states, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul recognizes the challenges posed by recent U.S. Supreme Court precedent on the right to keep and bear arms. Raoul’s office is defending the state’s gun ban in federal court. Illinois is not the only place Raoul […]
Illinois Weekend Forecast: Showers, Breezy Winds, and Hazardous Beach Conditions
Chicago, IL — A mix of weather conditions is expected across Illinois through the weekend and into early next week, marked by scattered showers, cooler temperatures, and dangerous swimming conditions along Lake Michigan. On Saturday, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are likely, particularly in the afternoon, with temperatures reaching...
Daniels | Rounding up high school football recruiting in the area
Aug. 17—ST. JOSEPH — Shawn Skinner sums up Cameron Wagner in one brief, albeit descriptive way. "He's a large human," the ninth-year St. Joseph-Ogden football coach said matter-of-factly. Yes, he is. And Wagner is only entering his second season of high school football. Yet the 6-foot-6, 300-pound offensive lineman is already generating buzz. The grandson of legendary Tuscola football coach ...
A new Illinois bill would transform how the state funds higher education
Illinois Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford just introduced a bill that would transform how the state funds higher education. Northern Illinois University president Lisa Freeman served on the state’s Commission on Equitable Public University Funding. Their task was to create a “data-driven approach” to funding higher-ed. That’s...
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