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Kampwerth and Walbaum tied for seventh after first round at Cougar Fall Classic

By M. L. Hammonds | Sep 16, 2025

The Illinois College men's golf team completed the first round of the Cougar Fall Classic at Metamora Fields on Monday, ending the day in 11th place ahead of Tuesday's final round.

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Remembering former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar’s legacy after death at age 79

By M. L. Hammonds | Sep 15, 2025

Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar, who led the state from 1991 to 1999, has died at age 79 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

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Local photographers invited to enter annual 69th District Photo Challenge

By M. L. Hammonds | Sep 15, 2025

Local residents in McHenry, Boone, and Winnebago counties are invited to participate in the annual 69th District Photo Challenge.

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Lady Blues golf posts strong finishes at Fighting Scot Fall Invite

By M. L. Hammonds | Sep 14, 2025

Macie Petropoulos and Shelby Seiler led the Illinois College Lady Blues golf team to a third-place finish at the Fighting Scot Fall Invite in Monmouth, Illinois, over the weekend.

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Illinois College men's soccer posts decisive win over UHSP

By M. L. Hammonds | Sep 14, 2025

The Illinois College men's soccer team achieved a 6-0 victory over the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy (UHSP) on Sunday at England Stadium in Jacksonville, Illinois.

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Illinois College men's soccer defeats Webster University 2-0 at England Stadium

By M. L. Hammonds | Sep 13, 2025

Illinois College men's soccer secured a 2-0 win over Webster University on Saturday evening at England Stadium in Jacksonville, Illinois.

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Illinois College volleyball splits matches at Windy City Invite

By M. L. Hammonds | Sep 13, 2025

Illinois College's women's volleyball team ended the Windy City Invite in Chicago with a split result, defeating Kalamazoo before losing to North Park University.

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Illinois College women’s golf team sits third after first round at Fighting Scot Fall Invite

By M. L. Hammonds | Sep 13, 2025

The Illinois College women's golf team is in third place after the first round of the Fighting Scot Fall Invite at Gibson Woods Golf Course in Monmouth, Illinois.

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Illinois College women's tennis defeats Southwest Illinois College with a clean sweep

By M. L. Hammonds | Sep 11, 2025

The Illinois College women's tennis team secured a 7-0 win against Southwest Illinois College on Thursday at the SWIC Tennis Courts in Belleville, Illinois.

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New adult high school opens in Rockford following law sponsored by Rep. Sosnowski

By M. L. Hammonds | Sep 10, 2025

A new adult high school, the Goodwill Excel Center, has opened in Rockford to address the educational needs of adults who have not completed their high school education.

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Illinois lawmakers introduce new bills supporting first responder safety and wellbeing

By M. L. Hammonds | Sep 9, 2025

First responders in Illinois are receiving increased attention from state lawmakers, with several legislative proposals introduced to address the challenges they face.

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Sosnowski promotes local events and businesses in McHenry County

By M. L. Hammonds | Sep 9, 2025

Rep. Joe Sosnowski is urging residents of the 69th District to support local businesses and participate in community events across McHenry County.

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Illinois State Rep. Mike Coffey highlights support for first responder wellness

By M. L. Hammonds | Sep 9, 2025

First responders play a key role in public safety, often working under difficult and dangerous conditions to protect communities.

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Illinois lawmakers debate crime response, immigration policies amid budget delays

By M. L. Hammonds | Sep 8, 2025

Governor JB Pritzker addressed national audiences over the weekend in interviews on Face the Nation and Meet the Press, where his comments on public safety, immigration, and state policy have drawn scrutiny from political opponents and law...

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Illinois College women's soccer falls to Illinois Wesleyan for first loss of season

By M. L. Hammonds | Sep 6, 2025

Illinois College's women's soccer team experienced its first defeat of the season, falling 3-0 to Illinois Wesleyan on Saturday at England Stadium in Jacksonville.

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September: 8 inmates sentenced in Sangamon County to be released from prison

By M. L. Hammonds | Aug 28, 2025

There are eight inmates sentenced in Sangamon County set to be released from prison in September.

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September: 2 inmates sentenced in Logan County to be released

By M. L. Hammonds | Aug 27, 2025

There are two inmates sentenced in Logan County set to be released from prison in September.

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How many inmates sentenced in Sangamon County will be released during August?

By M. L. Hammonds | Jul 31, 2025

There are eight inmates sentenced in Sangamon County set to be released from prison in August.

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2 inmates sentenced in Menard County to be released from prison during August

By M. L. Hammonds | Jul 30, 2025

There are two inmates sentenced in Menard County set to be released from prison in August.

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1 inmate sentenced in Logan County to be released in August

By M. L. Hammonds | Jul 29, 2025

There is one inmate sentenced in Logan County set to be released from prison in August.