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Illinois Home To One Of Most Expensive Colleges In America
In recent years, the dream of earning a degree from a top-tier university has become increasingly elusive, as tuition costs have skyrocketed to unprecedented levels. The financial burden of pursuing higher education is now a critical concern for students and families alike, forcing many to reconsider their academic aspirations. College...
Illinois school receives portion of state grant to improve computer science education
MARTINSVILLE, Ill. (WTHI) - The Illinois State Board of Education is improving access to computer science education. Seventy-two schools will split $3 million in grant money. In our area, that includes Martinsville CUSD #3. The grants will help pay for teacher training, equipment, and learning opportunities. Students will develop skills...
Special Olympics Illinois hosts annual state tennis tournament
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — Special Olympics Illinois hosted its annual two-day state tennis tournament at the Evergreen Racquet Club on Saturday and Sunday. Dozens of athletes and their families came from all over the state to compete for gold. Rob Queenan with Special Olympics said it doesn’t matter how...
Hershey Sweet Adventure Is Coming To Illinois This Fall
Candy lovers are super excited about this special tasty exhibit coming to Illinois this fall. I'm a big fan of these temporary exhibits that come through in Illinois. A couple of years ago, I went to one for the television show, "The Office." It was a stand-alone event. I brought my family and we had a great time.
Biden designates 1908 Race Riot Monument in Illinois
President Joe Biden signed a proclamation on Friday to designate the “Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument” on the 116th anniversary of the deadly riot in the state capital. “We're allowing history to be written – what happened – so our children, our grandchildren, everybody understands what happened...
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...
Unauthorized Look Inside Abandoned Bum’s Castle In Illinois
WARNING: Under no circumstances should you enter this property. By doing so you risk bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing on private property. Sometimes when I see an unusual landmark in Illinois, the first thing that comes to mind is wanting to see what's inside and in this case, that opportunity is actually available.
Women’s Soccer Shuts Out Eastern Illinois in Home Opener
The Loyola women’s soccer team defeated Eastern Illinois University 4-0 in their first game of the season Aug 15. All four goals scored were from Ramblers playing in their first collegiate match. The Ramblers controlled the ball with 60% possession during the match and recorded 22 total shots with...
Indiana high school football rankings: See who made top 10 in each class in preseason poll
Defending champion Ben Davis is the preseason No. 1 team in Class 6A in the state in the inaugural USA TODAY Network Indiana high school football poll by a vote of statewide media members. Ben Davis was voted No. 1 on 12 of 13 ballots with last year’s runner-up Crown Point getting the...
Pizza and Beer On The Spirit of Jasper Train
Climb aboard the Spirit of Jasper Train and ride into the sunset while enjoying all you can eat pizza with two beer tickets. This excursion is set for Saturday, September 21 from 6:00- 8:30pm. View the countryside of southern Indiana inside these climate-controlled cars with a cash bar onboard. Celebrate a special occasion or your next night out with friends on the Spirit of Jasper. Cost is $55/ticket. Be sure to get your tickets now because this is the only Pizza and Beer ride of the 2024 season! Visit spiritofjaspertrain.com to purchase tickets and learn more about this trip.
Men's basketball releases its 2024-25 nonconference schedule
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Indiana State Head Men's Basketball Coach Matthew Graves announced the Sycamores' 2024-25 nonconference on Monday. The schedule features eight games plus a multiple-team event (MTE), to be officially announced at a later date. The Sycamores have four home games and four away games and will play the rest at a neutral site.
Mackey named GoGo Squeez ISU Student-Athlete of the Week
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Indiana State Women's Soccer's Alexa Mackey was named this week's GoGo Squeez ISU Student-Athlete of the Week as announced by the athletic department on Monday afternoon. Mackey recorded her first collegiate hat-trick this past Thursday in leading the Indiana State women's soccer team to the...
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