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Periodical cicadas are here … now what?
JACKSONVILLE, Ill — The long wait is finally over. After spending 13 (or 17, depending on where you’re at) years underground feeding from roots, periodical cicadas have emerged (at least in central and southern Illinois). Soon, many places will be awash in cicadas. So, what can we expect now that they are beginning to emerge?
Chasing the Dec’s White Whale
Everyone was asleep in the Milli-van with the exception of myself and the Decaturian advisor, Dr. Scott Lambert. We had just attended my last ever Illinois College Press Awards, and I had just stepped down as editor-in-chief of the Decaturian. “I feel like I need one last big article, something...
Soccer Game Recap: Pleasant Plains/New Berlin Find Success
Pleasant Plains/New Berlin had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They beat the Rochester Rockets by a goal, winning 2-1. Pleasant Plains/New Berlin is really starting to get used to good results now that the team's won 20 straight.
Undisputed champions: Lincoln's Heitzig, Glenwood's Lehnen star at 2024 state meet
CHARLESTON — Becca Heitzig sure had a good run through high school. Lincoln's star athlete wrapped up her decorated sports career with two golds at the IHSA girls track and field state finals on Saturday. The senior long-distance runner snapped up her third straight gold medal in the Class 2A 800-meter run...
Chatham Glenwood girls track star Katelyn Lehnen recaptures state glory with gold in 3A
Katelyn Lehnen raced back to the summit and came back for more. She snapped up her first ever gold medals in both the Class 3A 100- and 400-meter dash events at the girls track and field state meet in Charleston on Saturday. She took fourth place in the 200, which she won as...
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