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NASCAR track in Illinois voted one of the best in the country in USA TODAY poll
Illinois is home to one of NASCAR's newest tracks — and also one of its best. The unique course for the Chicago Street Race was voted the No. 2 track in the United States, according to a recent readers' poll conducted by USA TODAY / 10Best. "A route that...
Here are the baseball and softball regional results for 1A and 2A around Springfield
Here are the high school regional baseball and softball results from around Springfield for Class 1A and 2A:. Family roots:Sturdy, Patterson say pros outweigh cons of having fathers as coaches. Rising star:Pawnee's future in good hands with sophomore Ava Rodriguez-Mansholt. Long road to recovery:Gillespie's Jesse Berry 'happy' and 'lucky' to...
Here are the Springfield area girls soccer teams advancing to sectionals in Class 1A
Here are the Class 1A girls soccer regional final results and 2A regional semifinal results around Springfield for Tuesday: No. 3 Auburn will meet No. 2 host Quincy Notre Dame on Wednesday in the last remaining 1A regional final matchup. Girls soccer brackets: Here is the 2024 high school girls soccer playoff schedule for...
Over 35,000 Bettors Voice Opposition For Illinois Sports Betting Tax Hike
The Sports Betting Alliance, a coalition representing BetMGM, DraftKings, FanDuel, and Fanatics Sportsbook, is warning Illinois bettors that a proposed tax rate increase in the state will negatively impact sports betting. Illinois bettors disapprove of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s (D) state budget proposal for a sports betting tax rate increase.
Cop on a Rooftop to benefit Special Olympics Illinois
Dunkin’ Donuts and Illinois law enforcement are teaming up to support Special Olympics Illinois!. On May 17, stop by any participating Illinois Dunkin’ Donuts location from 5:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Law enforcement officers will be rallying support for Special Olympics athletes and the Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois with Cop on a Rooftop. Anyone who makes a donation to the Torch Run will receive a coupon for a free donut. Those who donate $10 or more will receive a tumbler (while supplies last) and a coupon for a free medium hot or iced coffee.
'I want to be the fastest girl.' Auburn's Essence Horton-Graves sprints to IHSA state meet
Auburn senior Essence Horton-Graves is one of several Rockford-area girls who have a realistic shot at a state championship at this weekend's IHSA girls state track and field meet in Charleston. But if she's successful, she could be crowned the fastest girl in Illinois. Who all qualified: Hononegah's Jordan Dimke leads a strong...
Prep spotlight: Chatham Glenwood goes undefeated in CS8, and other results from Tuesday
Here are the high school baseball and softball regular season results from around Springfield for Monday and Tuesday: Family roots: Sturdy, Patterson say pros outweigh cons of having fathers as coaches Rising star: Pawnee's future in good hands with sophomore Ava Rodriguez-Mansholt Long road to recovery: Gillespie's Jesse Berry 'happy' and 'lucky' to be back on the field after two ACL tears Winning attitude: Impson leads Springfield High baseball's last link to 2021 state champion team Playoff brackets: 2024 IHSA...
ETHS boys gymnastics: Wildkits vault to 2nd in state
Erik Van Leer could follow the example of some of the other elite gymnasts in the state of Illinois next year and go back to focusing on competing at club national tournaments. Or he could return for his senior year at Evanston and seek the high school spotlight in the...
Impson leads Springfield High baseball's last link to 2021 state champion team
Springfield High pitcher Sam Hartl was in complete command. But when he ran into trouble in the third inning of his team's recent baseball game against Litchfield, fellow senior Seth Impson sauntered over to the mound and not only assuaged his longtime teammate with a short pep talk, but also relayed the perfect pitch to get out of the jam. ...
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