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Arcola Alumni Association hosting Distinguished Alumni Banquet
ARCOLA, Ill. (WCIA) — Five Arcola High School alumni will be honored at a banquet in Douglas County Saturday night. The Arcola Alumni Association has announced the eighth class of Distinguished Alumni. The honored alumni and their year of graduation are: The banquet will be held at the Kaskaskia Country Club in Arcola. The reception […]
That's a Wrap: Bulldogs, Sages stay hot in Week 8
Oct. 19—Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin 62, Georgetown-Ridge Farm 6. Two passing touchdowns from Anderson Thomas — to Caden Kelemenic and Chaz Dubois — helped the Blue Devils (8-0) sink the Buffaloes in Vermilion Valley Conference play to keep their undefeated season alive. Evan Parish and Ethan Dubois rushed for two touchdowns apiece to help BHRA's caused while Isaac Cahill and Mason ...
Remembering Red Grange, the 'Galloping Ghost' who made a Caitlin Clark-like impact on football in 1924
Illinois legend Red Grange's most famous game came 100 years ago when he lit up Michigan. The Illini will honor the star this weekend who brought college football's popularity with him to the fledgling National Football League.
Ivisic not letting uncertainty bog him down
Oct. 18—CHAMPAIGN — Tomislav Ivisic remains in limbo. Plenty of lingering questions are out there about when he'll begin his first season at Illinois. The 7-foot-1 freshman center has yet to be cleared by the NCAA, as any eligibility concerns from the past three seasons he spent playing for SC Derby in the Adriatic League in the Balkans are sorted through. Ivisic and the Illini don't have a ...
Picture this: Album spared in fire shows company's progress on stadium build
Oct. 18—CHAMPAIGN — When the English Brothers Company office caught fire more than half a century ago, many historic records of the construction of Memorial Stadium went up in smoke. It's only thanks to a fireproof safe that company President R.J. Hynds still has a large photo album of progress photos to show off. Back in the '20s, when the stadium was built, founders Richard and Edward ...
Coordinator corner | Penn State experience could help against Michigan
Oct. 19—Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. provides perspective from his side of the ball before the No. 22 Illini face No. 24 Michigan on Saturday at Memorial Stadium, courtesy beat writer Scott Richey: "Guys made plays. That's the biggest thing. Whether it was up front, blocking and straining, or (quarterback Luke Altmyer) and the receivers, there were just a lot of plays to be ...
Chick-fil-A to open Mattoon location Thursday
Oct. 18—MATTOON — A new Chick-Fil-A will open its doors to customers on Thursday. The restaurant, located at 1320 Fort Worth Way in The Shops at Emerald Acres, will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, with the drive-thru open until 10 p.m. It's estimated that the business, run by local owner-operator Patrick Ryan, brings about 105 jobs to Mattoon, Chick-Fil-A officials ...
Laker Louie back again in new book
MATTOON, Ill. (WCIA) — A central Illinois mascot is back again in a new tale for some more fun. Last year, the children’s book about Lake Land college mascot Laker Louie was a hot seller in Mattoon. The sequel is called “Cheers for Laker Louie”. It talks about Louie going around campus, trying out for […]
Game day preview | No. 24 Michigan at No. 22 Illinois; 2:30 p.m., Saturday
Oct. 19—Beat writer Scott Richey previews the Illini's top 25 showdown with the Wolverines ahead of Saturday's 2:30 p.m. kickoff at Memorial Stadium. (CBS, WDWS 1400-AM, WDWS 93.9-FM, WHMS 97.5-FM): Davis Warren started Michigan's first three games at quarterback. Limited success in the passing game — he had six interceptions to just two touchdowns — prompted a change. Alex Orji got the start ...
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