The Sentinel: 04/18/24

Throwback Thursday | Illinois lacrosse team blasts Mizzou

CHAMPAIGN - Joseph Dodson makes a shot on goal during the Illini's home lacrosse match against Missouri on March 14, 2007. Despite periodic snow flurries and muddy pitch conditions, Dodson led the Illinois club team with six goals and five assists in the 20-5 win. Here is a look back with 38 photos at the match 17 years ago.

Photos: PhotoNews Media/Clark Brooks

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Unity bats hot against T-town, Rockets win 11th game this season

TOLONO - Unity's Chloe Duitsman snags a ground ball while playing center field against Teutopolis on Saturday. Batting three times, the junior had two hits, including a double, and three RBIs in the Rockets' 10-2 win over the visiting Wooden Shoes. More photos from this game coming soon.

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Nearly half of older Americans can’t even afford basic needs

I worked hard my whole career and retired feeling secure. Then I lost every last dime in a scam. I was left with $1,300 a month in Social Security benefits to live on in an area where monthly expenses run about $3,700.

I’m a smart woman, but scams against older Americans are increasing in number and sophistication. Whether through scams, strained savings, or costs of living going up, half of older Americans — that’s 27 million households — can’t afford their basic needs.

Throwback Thursday | Illinois lacrosse team blasts Mizzou

Unity bats hot against T-town, Rockets win 11th game this season

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