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Matters, Redbirds add three for 2027 season

Head coachAllie Matters and Illinois State volleyball added high school seniors Charlie Fleegle, Kyla Ramler and Ruthley “Soso” Marin on Wednesday’s National Signing Day. “It’s an impressive class,” Matters said following Wednesday’s practice. “I’m excited about the three of them, and they’re all juiced up about what...

Normal, IL · 1d
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Fifth Force rules at regional trivia bowl

There is nothing trivial about Twin City Trivia, an annual competition that challenges trivia teams across central Illinois to match their wits and collective wisdom for prizes and a coveted trophy. The big event was held Saturday, Nov. 7, at Smash House Bar and Restaurant on Normal’s east side, where 25 teams — including two Springfield teams — gathered to face off.

Springfield, 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 · 3d
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The Weekender: November 13-15

Celebrate flauta Friday, Maize on Neil, 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., $10. It’s flauta Friday, or at least I’m saying it should be. This town has a lot of good flautas, and my favorites are the potato and queso ones at Maize. It’s one of four kinds of flautas at The Station and the new Neil Street location, and practically there’s no excuse not to get crunchin’ on Maize’s deep-fried handmade corn tortillas every Friday. (AB)

Champaign, IL · 2d
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