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Illinois basketball getting visit from top in-state recruit for 2026
It has been a good past couple of weeks for the Illinois basketball program, and the coaching staff wants to continue those good vibes. While there have been two recruits commit to the Illini in as many weeks, the Illini aren’t just focusing on the immediate recruiting class. Brad Underwood and the Illinois coaching staff want to build the foundation for big-time recruits in future classes as well.
Illinois quick hits: Teachers protest for more funding; life insurance locator finds $8.5 million
Teachers protest for more funding Teachers at schools across Illinois and the country took part in the national walk-in with COVID relief funding expiring Monday. Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates joined teachers outside of Mollison Elementary in Bronzeville to participate in a walk-in, demanding more funding for public education. The South Side school has the highest vacancy rate in the city. ...
Help is Here for Illinois Homeowners and Renters Affected by Storms
In the wake of severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding from July 13 to 16, 2024, FEMA is stepping in to support those affected across several Illinois counties. FEMA Offers Crucial Assistance for Storm-Affected Residents. According to a press release from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, residents of Cook,...
As U.S. Farm Bill stalls in Washington D.C., harvest is underway in Illinois
(The Center Square) – With no end in sight for negotiations on a new federal farm bill, harvest season is in full swing in Illinois. The comprehensive package of legislation that sets agriculture policy for the country is supposed to be updated every five years, but lawmakers can’t come to an agreement. An extension of the 2018 Farm Bill expired Sept. 30 and it is likely another extension is in the works. ...
Monticello golf teams having historic run: 'There's no ceiling'
Oct. 2—MONTICELLO — When the Monticello boys' golf team shows up, everybody knows it. And it's not because the Sages have become a household name as one of the best teams in the state. That may still be true, but people can't help but stare when they walk up to the first tee. It's their shirts. This season, the Sages decided to, as they call it, "fly the flamingo," sporting Hawaiian-style ...
Central IL volunteers support hurricane victims with Ameren
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) – Ameren Illinois volunteers are helping those impacted by Hurricane Helene. More than a dozen are from Central Illinois. “They are the heroes to the people who are without power, that’s for sure,” Ameren Illinois Brian Bertsch said. More than 115 people have died across six states since the storm hit the […]
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