The Sentinel: 02/22/25

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Sandburg's Ryan Hinger finishes third at state

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CHAMPAIGN - Sandburg's Ryan Hinger celebrates his win over Marist's Donavon Allen after their Class 3A 144-pound third place match at the IHSA Individual Wrestling State Finals at the State Farm Center on the University of Illinois campus. Hinger win the match by major decision 11-3 on Saturday.

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Central's Baker finished fourth at state wrestling

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CHAMPAIGN - Champaign Central's Ronald Baker III wrestles Deerfield 's Jordan Rasof in the Class 2A 138-pound third place match at the IHSA Individual Wrestling State Finals. Wrestling at the State Farm Center on Saturday, Baker lost the match by major decision, 13-4. The senior finished the three-day state tournament with three wins and two losses.

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Providence Catholic's Jasper Harper wins in sudden victory at state meet

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CHAMPAIGN - Providence Catholic's Jasper Harper celebrates his 10-7 sudden victory win over Brother Rice's Frank Miceli in their Class 2A 157-pound consolation semifinal match at the IHSA Individual Wrestling State Finals on Saturday. Harper advanced to the third place match to face St. Ignatius' Nate Sanchez. Click here to see more Sentinel IHSA state wrestling coverage.

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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.