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Unity, SJO, Oakwood and Salt Fork players earn All-State recognition

Eleven area players received All-State recognition from the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association this week. Keegan Germano (Unity), Zeke Young (Monticello) and Cameron Wagner (St. Joseph-Ogden) are three of 11 football players earning spots on the IHSFCA All-State list this fall. URBANA - In Class 1A, Oakwood running back Kyler Johnson and Salt Fork's Zayden Bromley received first-team recognition from the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association. Fisher defensive back Andrew Todd and Oakwood lineman Walker Enos earned honorable mention nods. Five players from area Class 3A programs made the annual list. St. Joseph-Ogden offensive lineman Cameron Wagner , Unity linebacker Keegan Germano and Monticello receiver Zeke Young were named among Illinois' top small-school players. The Spartans' Lane McKinney earned an honorable mention at quarterback, while the Rockets' Michael Hardin made the list at running back. Lane McKinney St. Joseph-Ogden Michael Hardin Unity From the eastern side of Champaign County, Mahomet-Seymour running back Marco Casillas was the only area player recognized in Class 4A and above. Rounding out the list was St. Thomas More's Sam Kluesner, who earned an honorable mention in 8-man football. Players will be introduced prior of their respective classes state championship game at Hancock Stadium

Oakwood, IL · 1d
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Bloomington offering up to $25,000 in grants for local projects

The city of Bloomington has launched the Making Life Better Microgrant Program, offering up to $25,000 for local projects focused on areas such as workforce development, housing, and community engagement.

Bloomington, IL · 21h

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Redbirds remain perfect: Mporokoso’s shooting burns Green Bay

A red-hot 14-0 run in the first quarter gave Illinois State women’s basketball a 10-point lead as it defeated mid-major powerhouse Wisconsin-Green Bay 75-66 Wednesday night at CEFCU Arena. “I told our team before we went out, I said, ‘Win or lose, we play Saturday,” head coach Kristen Gillespie...

Normal, IL · 1d
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Normal West MMA club builds character and community from the ground up

While most high schoolers are still asleep at 5 a.m., a dedicated group of students are already hard at work. Created in 2021, the Normal West MMA club offers students an intensive mix of combat sports, physical conditioning, and invaluable life lessons. The club is led by veteran English teacher,...

Normal, IL · 2d
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Redbirds Fall to Salukis in MVC Tournament Semifinal

CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Illinois State soccer fell to Southern Illinois 1-0 in the Missouri Valley Conference semifinals on Thursday evening at the Lew Hartzog Track and Field Complex. The Redbirds finish the season with a 10-4-6 record. Illinois State and Southern Illinois played to a scoreless first half, with both...

Normal, IL · 19h

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Birds Fly North to Battle Bison

FARGO, N.D. - The Illinois State men's basketball team makes the trek north to Fargo, North Dakota, as ISU sophomore guard Mason Klabo makes a homecoming to the city, with the Redbirds facing off against the North Dakota State Bison in the first of two meetings of the schools this season.

Normal, IL · 20h

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Developer Hoping to Purchase Bloomington Mall Hires VP

The company that is proposing to buy Eastland Mall in Bloomington, raze it and build outdoor shopping has hired a new development vice president. The deal to buy the 53-acre site for more than $11 million is subject to approval by Bloomington city officials but has not drawn opposition. The...

Bloomington, IL · 1d

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Employer-provided healthcare plans are critical for workers, but keep getting more expensive

Employees all over McLean County are entering open enrollment season — and are likely suffering from some sticker shock as their health insurance premiums increase by an average of 8% for next year. McLean County employers say they know how critical health insurance is to hiring and keeping workers, but struggle to absorb the associated increased costs.

Mclean County, IL · 2d

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Key Road Contest At No. 3 Youngstown State Up Next For No. 15 Illinois State

Last: YSU won 40-35 (Oct. 18, 2025) Listen: WJBC 1230 AM / 102.1 FM / 98.9 FM WJEZ/ The Varsity Network. With just two games left in the regular season, every game counts that much more for No. 15/17 Illinois State as the Redbirds will look to pick up their eighth win of the season and bolster their playoff chances on Saturday when they travel to take on No. 3 Youngstown State and last year's Walter Payton Award winner Beau Brungard at the Ice Castle.

Normal, IL · 2d

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Rep. Sharon Chung hopes a new Illinois House speaker and IG will better address harassment claims

A state lawmaker from Bloomington who helped stage a coup of the Illinois House speaker is hopeful his removal, along with a new legislative inspector general, will lead to substantive changes in the way harassment and abuse allegations are handled in state government. State Rep. Sharon Chung of Bloomington was...

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North Dakota State Hosts Illinois State on Friday

North Dakota State Bison (1-3) host Illinois State Redbirds (1-2) Friday at 8 p.m. EST in Fargo. The post North Dakota State Hosts Illinois State on Friday appeared first on Ball Exclusives .

Fargo, ND · 1d

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More than a class: the impact of the vet science course at Normal West

In vet science, curriculum ranges from the nature of animal healthcare, to the welfare of animals rights. For Normal West’s vet science class, there is even some real world experiences. On ‘Whisker Wednesdays’, as they are called, LBS1 teacher Melanie Nemtusiak brings cats from Grafelman Farms Rescue, a small...

Normal, IL · 1d

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Avatar Financial Group Provides Bridge Loan for Bloomington Hotel Conversion to Spark by Hilton

Avatar Financial Group LLC has closed a $3.55 million bridge loan that retires the bank debt on the Parke Regency Hotel and Conference Center in Bloomington, Illinois, and funds its conversion to a premium economy Spark by Hilton. Structured at 70% loan-to-stabilized-value, the two-year loan also funded a reserve for...

Bloomington, IL · 1d

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Coldest Air of the Season Brings Saturday Morning Wind Chills in the Teens and 20s to Illinois Including Chicago, Rockford, and Peoria

ILLINOIS — The coldest air of the season so far is set to arrive in Illinois this weekend, though it will only stick around for a short time. Temperatures on Saturday morning are expected to start in the 20s and 30s across the state. Combined with a steady breeze, wind chills will make it feel like the teens and 20s for anyone heading out early in the day.

Illinois · 2d

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Champaign County’s data center ordinance will stop at city limits, officials say

Champaign County’s upcoming data center ordinance won’t stop centers from being built in Champaign, Urbana, Mahomet or any other city or village. It will apply only to unincorporated land, county officials told about 50 residents at an Oct. 15 meeting. “The county does not have any authority to...

Champaign County, IL · 2d

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Men’s Basketball Adds Johnny Lackaff for 2027-28

NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State men's basketball coach Ryan Pedon has announced the signing of 6-3 point guard Johnny Lackaff to a Financial Aid Agreement (formerly known as National Letters of Intent) and will begin his college basketball career for the 2027-28 season. "We are extremely excited to welcome...

Normal, IL · 2d

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Illinois State's trip to North Dakota State carries special significance for Mason Klabo

Illinois State visits North Dakota State on November 13, 2026, as sophomore guard Mason Klabo returns to his hometown of Fargo.

Normal, IL · 12h

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Holiday Family Fun Guide Presented by McLean County Museum of History

Looking for the best Winter events and holiday fun in McLean County for 2026? We've got you covered! From dazzling light displays and Santa visits to holiday parades, tree lightings, festive markets, and free family activities, there's plenty to celebrate this season. Macaroni KID Bloomington-Normal is your guide to Christmas...

Mclean County, IL · 1d

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A first for National Council of Negro Women in Bloomington-Normal history

The National Council of Negro Women is scheduled to hold its first Bloomington-Normal chapter induction ceremony during a sell-out luncheon on November 14.

Bloomington, IL · 16h

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PBL schools’ proposed tax levy shows increase in both amount, rate

PAXTON — The Paxton-Buckley-Loda school board on Wednesday, Nov. 11, approved a proposed version of the school district’s property tax levy for 2026 and scheduled a truth-in-taxation hearing for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, prior to approval of a final version. Without including $2.18 million to be levied...

Paxton, IL · 1d