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“Best Of” Spring Sports-Coach of the Year
Alan Whitt-The Altamont Indians have been knocking on the door in post-season baseball for the past few seasons. And, they knocked the door all the way down this spring—not only winning a regional but winning a sectional and making it to the championship game of the Class 1A State Tournament. The Indians were a very solid team—-but they weren’t a dominant team. They won 4 one-run games in the post-season and had 2 walk off wins. They played a very strong schedule and got off to a bit of a slow start before getting things going. They used very solid pitching and timely hitting to have the best year in school history—31 total wins and a 2nd place finish at the state tournament. Coach Whitt has chiseled his name in Altamont school history along with his outstanding 2024 baseball team.
Illinois Lottery hosted a groovy 50th Anniversary Celebration In Chicago with a giant 35-foot disco ball
CHICAGO, Ill. – The Illinois Lottery celebrated its 50th anniversary in style on Thursday, July 18, in Chicago River North’s Pioneer Court Plaza with a fun-filled, disco-themed event. Ushering in a day of ‘70s nostalgia, the celebration threw it way back to 1974 with a giant, 35-foot golden...
As a scholar, he’s charted the decline in religion. Now the church he pastors has closed its doors
They gathered one last time on Sunday — the handful of mostly elderly members of First Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. The members, joined by well-wishers, said the Lord’s Prayer, recited the Apostle’s Creed and heard a biblical passage typically used at funerals, “To everything there is a season ... a time to be born, and a time to die.” They sang classic hymns — “Amazing Grace,” “It Is Well With My Soul” and, poignantly, “God Be With You Till We Meet Again.”
Shooting investigation leads to stand off with police on South 15th, Three injured
Springfield — On July 21, 2024 at approximately 1:04 a.m., Springfield Police officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert in the 2100 block of South 15th Street. Upon arrival officers located two males who had been shot. The victims directed officers to a house and as officers approached they observed...
Illinois Officials Question Alton Mine Collapse and Future Safety Plans
The collapse of a mine on June 26, 2024, in Gordon Moore Park, Alton, Illinois, has alarmed local officials and residents. The falling apart resulted in a large sinkhole in the park’s soccer fields. With dimensions nearly 200 feet wide and 50 feet deep, the hole kept growing after several rains disrupted sports events and camps scheduled for the summer.
Isolated Thunderstorms Predicted for Illinois-Wisconsin State Line Sunday
Chicago, IL – Isolated thunderstorms are expected near the Illinois-Wisconsin state line on Sunday, with a chance of storms continuing throughout the week. According to the US National Weather Service in Chicago, the region will experience near-seasonable temperatures with occasional showers. Sunday’s weather will feature isolated afternoon showers with...
City Council Report: New south side distribution center approved against community opposition
At Tuesday’s City Council, Springfield alderpeople voted to approve zoning variances on a proposed warehouse project in the south of Ward 1. Located on Palm Road at the foot of the Chatham/I-55 interchange, the new warehouse is anticipated to bring in “hundreds” of jobs to the Springfield area. Variances including relaxing building height restrictions as well as allowing for taller, barbed fences in accordance with national security requests, as the site is believed to be intended for storage and distribution of food products.
Galesburg girl wins Li’l Miss Illinois pageant
There she is, Li’l Miss Illinois. That person is Kynleigh Fox of Galesburg, who was recently named Li’l Miss Illinois 2024 through the Miss Illinois Youth Program. Fox, daughter of Stacy Dunham, took part in the pageant recently as Li’l Miss Knox County. Fox recently turned 9 years old and will be a fourth grader at Galesburg Christian School. Among the activities she was required to take part included a talent – she danced – and an interview. Fox aced it as she was named Overall Top Interview.
Illinois political leaders react to Biden dropping out of race ahead of DNC
(The Center Square) – Illinois political leaders are reacting to President Joe Biden announcing he won’t run for president and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic party’s nominee. Biden made the announcement Sunday afternoon, saying the move is in the “best interest of my party and the country.” "It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President," Biden said. "And while it...
Illinois’ Favorite Ice Cream Flavor is Kind of Shocking
National Ice Cream Day is Sunday, July 21 and you most definitely want to celebrate. But will you celebrate with something more exciting than Illinois' favorite ice cream flavor?. Pretty much every day, there's a 'National' holiday. Some of them are actual holidays when we don't have to go to...
“Best Of” Spring Sports-Male Track & Field Athlete of the Year
Ben Roedl – The Altamont junior continued to build his strong track resume with an outstanding 2024 indoor and outdoor season. Roedl proved to be a jack of all trades in 2024 competing in the 200m Dash, 110m Hurdles, 4×200 Relay, high jump, pole vault, long jump and triple jump during the season. Roedl kicked things off with three top 5 finishes at the Illinois Top Times Indoor Championships taking first in the long jump, second in the high jump and fifth in the triple jump. Roedl carried that fast start to the outdoor season with seven first place finishes in the high jump (in 10 meets), 10 first place finishes in the long jump (in 12 meets) and seven first place finishes in the triple jump (in 10 meets). Roedl qualified for the IHSA 1A State Meet in all three of his jump events where he would place 3rd in the high jump, fourth in the long jump and fifth in the triple jump.
“Best Of” Spring Sports-Softball Players of the Year
Grace Lemke – The Altamont Lady Indians pitcher continued to put up big numbers in her junior year, amassing 339 strikeouts and a 0.991 ERA this Spring while she allowed an average of just 2.31 hits and 2.26 runs per game. Lemke now stands at 729 career strikeouts heading into her senior season. Lemke got the job done at the plate too, with a .301 batting average, on base percentage of 0.393 and 0.466 slugging percentage.
Joe B Miller Wins Maverick Feature at Red Hill
SUMNER, ILL (July 20, 2024) – Joe B Miller won the Maverick Winged Sprint Car Series feature Saturday night at Red Hill Raceway. Ayrton Gennetten, Cole Duncan, Sterling Cling, and Bryce Norris rounded out the top five. Maverick Winged Sprint Car Series. Red Hill Raceway. Sumner, Illinois. Qualifying. 1....
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