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IHSA girls' track and field state notes: Russell, Lucht thrive in multiple ways
CHARLESTON — Salt Fork senior Macie Russell and Milford/Cissna Park sophomore Addison Lucht entered Thursday’s Class 1A girls’ state track and field prelims with the common goal of making the finals in their respective events. They left with a decision to make. Russell and Lucht take the...
Armstrong baseball faces three strong opponents
Armstrong baseball Falcons fell short of victory in three games last week, each was a matchup that came down to a few bats. Armstrong opened last week with an 8-6 conference loss to Osseo on May 14. It was Osseo’s sixth win in their last 10 games, coming amid an impressive season that has seen the Orioles compete for the Northwest Suburban Conference’s top spots. AJ Kuebelbeck had two doubles, two RBI and two runs against the Orioles. Jack Welters also stacked up stats, hitting...
Gordyville USA sold to new owners
GIFFORD, Ill. (WCIA) — Gordyville USA is officially under new ownership after nearly two years on the market. A broker for the sale confirmed the transaction was completed Wednesday. The Hannagan Family thanked the community’s loyalty and enthusiasm for the event center over the years. “As we pass the torch to the new owners, we […]
Kicking off Our Town 2024: Looking back on Hoopeston’s history
HOOPESTON, Ill. (WCIA) — This week kicks off WCIA’s summer-long Our Town series. We are taking the evening shows on the road every other Friday and traveling across Central Illinois to tell the stories of what makes our area unique. We start the 2024 season in Hoopeston with a look back on their history. Thomas […]
Baseball Game Preview: North Newton Takes on Illiana Christian
The North Newton Spartans will square off against the Illiana Christian Vikings at 11:00 a.m. on Monday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as North Newton comes in on five and Illiana Christian on three. North Newton is on a roll after a...
Just Askin' | Where to go to farmers markets?
Where are the farmers markets around East Central Illinois?. Even though it’s pretty early to be harvesting many locally grown fruits and veggies, farmers market season starts in full force in May. This is a two-for-one Just Askin’, though, with this bonus question for the English teachers in your...
Man dead, woman airlifted after Iroquois County crash
WATSEKA, Ill. (WCIA) — A Cissna Park man is dead and an Ashkum woman is hurt after a crash in Iroquois County on Monday morning. Just before 9:40 a.m., Iroquois County Sheriff’s Deputies, Crescent EMS, and Watseka Fire arrived at the scene in rural Watseka. Authorities said the accident happened at the 1600 East and […]
A hot, humid and stormy start to the week in Chicagoland
The week is off to a hot and humid start as severe weather threats move into Chicagoland. Severe Thunderstorm Warnings have been issued for northern Jasper, northern Newton, and southeastern Porter counties, in northwest Indiana, until 7 p.m. Monday. Officials from the National Weather Service, (NWS) say severe thunderstorms, which...
Armstrong baseball faces three strong opponents
Armstrong baseball Falcons fell short of victory in three games last week, each was a matchup that came down to a few bats. Armstrong opened last week with an 8-6 conference loss to Osseo on May 14. It was Osseo’s sixth win in their last 10 games, coming amid an impressive season that has seen the Orioles compete for the Northwest Suburban Conference’s top spots. AJ Kuebelbeck had two doubles, two RBI and two runs against the Orioles. Jack Welters also stacked up stats, hitting...
Paxton’s First Friday’s concert series fully announced
PAXTON, Ill. (WCIA) – The First Friday’s concert series is fully underway in Paxton. May 3rd was the first performance featuring the Everingham-Pittman Band, a classic rock band featuring songs from the 70’s and 80’s. The concert series takes place on the first Friday of every month, hence its namesake. The following is the lineup […]
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