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Softball Game Preview: Rushville-Industry Heads Out
The Rushville-Industry Rockets will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against the Cuba/Spoon River Valley Wildcats at 5:30 p.m. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches. Rushville-Industry will bounce into Monday's match after beating Hamilton, who they hadn't topped in...
Three Lucky Illinoisans Win $1 Million Each from Lottery Scratch-Off Tickets in Chicago and Jacksonville
Three Illinois residents are hitting the jackpot, each cashing in on a cool $1 million from the state's lottery scratch-off tickets. Not restricted to just massive draws like Mega Millions or Powerball, these winners nabbed their seven-figure prizes from the "$10 Million" instant ticket game, reports NBC Chicago. It seems that fortune favors the bold—and in this case, those willing to drop $50 on a ticket in Illinois.
Estenson Competing With World of Outlaws and IRA Outlaw Sprint Series This Week
A trio of races in a four-day span encompasses a busy week for Tim Estenson, who has patiently waited to return to racing since his season-opening victory. The team was unable to compete last weekend when the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series doubleheader at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, was cancelled because of inclement weather.
Big Game Motorsports and Gravel Facing Two Very Different Tracks This Week
Big Game Motorsports will see two different extremes of track sizes this week. First up is Jacksonville Speedway in Jacksonville, Ill., a small bullring that hosts the Hy-Vee Perks 40 on Wednesday. Driver David Gravel has made four World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series starts at the quarter-mile oval, earning a trio of top 10s with his career-best third-place outing occurring during the most recent visit in 2021.
Softball Recap: Rushville-Industry falls despite strong effort from Devin Vogler
Rushville-Industry was the 6-0 winner over Cuba/Spoon River Valley when they last played one another back in May of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Rushville-Industry Rockets fell just short of the Cuba/Spoon River Valley Wildcats by a score of 5-4 on Monday. Devin Vogler made the...
Baseball Game Recap: Beardstown Takes a Loss
Beardstown was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 15-4 to the Illini West Chargers. Beardstown was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Illini West apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Memorial Health Flag-Raising Ceremonies Locations and Times
All five Memorial Health Hospitals will host flag-raising ceremonies on Tuesday, April 30th, signifying support during National Donate Life Month. Attending the event will be hospital officials and representatives from Gift of Hope Organ and Tissue Donor Network and Saving Sight, they will share words for those in the public who wish to attend.
Baseball Recap: Evan Bell can't quite lead Triopia/Meredosia-Chambersburg/Virginia over Havana
If Triopia/Meredosia-Chambersburg/Virginia was riding high off their 15-0 takedown of Pleasant Hill/Western last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Triopia/Meredosia-Chambersburg/Virginia Trojans fell just short of the Havana Ducks by a score of 6-5 on Monday. Triopia/Meredosia-Chambersburg/Virginia was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Havana apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
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