Area football scores for September 25



St. Joseph-Ogden's Maddux Musselman celebrates football victory
Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks

TOLONO - Monticello quarterback Colton Shubert scrambles looking for an open receiver during the Sages road game at Unity. This week Shubert & Co. four-game win streak was snapped via a 33-20 loss to Central Catholic. Below are this week Illini Prairie Conference scores as well as other IHSA scores from around the state.

Illini Prairie Conference Scores

Bloomington Central Catholic 36, St. Teresa 22
St. Joseph-Ogden 34, Monticello 20
Illinois Valley Central 42, Paxton-Buckley-Loda 8
Pontiac 60, Rantoul 30
Unity 42, Prairie Central 14

Other area scores

Milford 78, St. Thomas More 48
Champaign Central 55, Manual 0
Bloomington 21, Centennial 13
Westville 28, Oakwood 27
Villa Grove 28, Oakland 8
Mahomet-Seymour 47, Effingham 0
Fisher 55, Argenta-Oreana 7
Salt Fork 14, Bismarch-Henning-Rossville-Alvin

Scores from around the state

Arthur-Lov-ton-Atwood-Hammond 56, Sullivan 34
Mt. Zion 56, Charleston 14
Illini West 34, Elmwood 28
Momence 28, Iroquois West 20
Normal University 42, Lincoln 0
Olympia 56, Williamsville 21
Loyola Academy 42, Marist 12
Coal City 43, Manteno 14
Monmouth-Roseville 32, Mendota 7
Stillman Valley 50, Rock Falls 7
Althoff Catholic 48, Marquette 28
East St. Louis 35, Edwardsville 0
Carterville 41, Harrisburg 20
Nashville 42, Benton 14
Breese Central 42, East Alton-Wood River
Lockport 42, Bradley-Bourbonnais 21
Lemont 42, Tinley Park 0
Macomb 45, Farmington 2
Pittsfield 25, New Berlin 14
Quincy 45, East Moline United 41
Rockridge 27, Erie 14
Geneva 56, Batavia 49
Hinsdale Central 24, York 21


Look back at Week 1 football scores

Look back at Week 2 football scores

Look back at Week 3 football scores

Look back at Week 4 football scores

Look back at Week 5 football scores




Parvovirus: Symptoms, treatment and who faces the greatest risk


Parvovirus is often associated with dogs, but people can contract a different strain of the virus. An OSF HealthCare infectious disease specialist explains the symptoms, treatment and who faces the greatest health risks.


by Matt Sheehan
OSF Healthcare

PEORIA - If you’re a dog owner, you’ve probably heard of the Parvovirus.

The Parvovirus vaccine is common and recommended for all dogs, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association.

What is Parvovirus?

It’s nothing new, says Doug Kasper, MD, an infectious disease specialist with OSF HealthCare.

Doug Kasper, M.D.
OSF Infectious Disease Specialist


“It's a seasonal viral infection and it's spread by respiratory droplets," according to Dr. Kasper. “The majority of people will be exposed in childhood. Daycares, schools and any setting where you have kids together, touching each other and common equipment, you'll see Parvovirus spread.”

Symptoms and treatments
The main symptom is a rash that appears on the cheek, referred to as “slapped cheek rash.”

"Right now, we're seeing an increase in Parvovirus cases, but there is some bias to that. We don't routinely check kids for Parvovirus because it's a self-limiting illness. Some kids will get a rash, some will get a fever or not feel well for a bit of time," Dr. Kasper says. “But it usually resolves within a week, and it resolves with supportive care like hydration, sleep and maybe some Tylenol.”

The treatment of parvovirus lands in the realm of common sense. Monitor yourself and your child’s symptoms, wash your hands and stay home when sick. With the virus spread through respiratory droplets, sanitizing commonly touched surfaces is a good idea.

Who is most at risk?
The greatest risk concern is for pregnant women, because mothers can pass parvovirus to the fetus.

"There can be, especially in the first trimester, associated risks with the fetus that would require monitoring with ultrasounds to see if there is a severe infection. There are also older populations that are immunocompromised, specifically those with sickle cell anemia, where Parvovirus can cause problems with anemias or blood cell lines,” Dr. Kasper says.

Parvovirus and dogs
While the human and canine strains of parvovirus are different, Dr. Kasper says viral infections can come from pets, and that’s not limited to just the parvovirus. But he says he’s not worried about the transfer of the virus from dogs to people, because the parvovirus can’t actively change between the two.




TAGGED: parvovirus symptoms in children, parvovirus treatment and symptoms, parvovirus during pregnancy risks, parvovirus and dogs, OSF HealthCare parvovirus

Outdoor living gets more comfortable with smart heating solutions


Photo provided

Outdoor heating can help homeowners extend the use of patios, decks and backyards into cooler evenings and across more seasons.

Feature Impact - From fully equipped outdoor kitchens to cozy lounge seating and thoughtfully designed landscaping, outdoor living upgrades have become some of the most sought-after renovations for today's homeowners. There's one detail, though, that's surprisingly often overlooked: heat.

Though backyards, patios and decks are increasingly expected to function as extensions of interior living spaces, rather than occasional warm-weather escapes, nearly 92% of respondents in a survey of more than 2,000 homeowners conducted by Atomik Research on behalf of Bromic Heating, a global leader in premium infrared outdoor heating appliances, said their outdoor areas have untapped potential, suggesting it could play a bigger role in daily life than it does today.

Homeowners are prioritizing furniture, lighting and fire features when planning for their outdoor spaces, with just 23% of homeowners ranking outdoor heating as a top priority. Despite this, 67% of survey respondents confirmed heating would have the biggest impact on extending outdoor usage - especially in the evenings when the sun sets and temperatures drop.

Many homeowners don't think about outdoor heating until after their space is finished and they are left in the cold. To simplify the planning of outdoor living spaces and ensure invisible features like heating are considered as early as the visible elements, Bromic offers a complimentary design service alongside its best-in-class product portfolio that gives homeowners unmatched flexibility to create inspired spaces.

End-to-end support ensures an optimized layout, proper installation and alignment with your budget and design aesthetic. Whether classic or contemporary, built-in and freestanding heating options are designed to complement the existing architecture and provide performance that can extend memorable outdoor moments from season to season.


Photo provided

Discover how thoughtful outdoor heating can add comfort, style and flexibility to patios, decks and other outdoor living spaces.

Contemporary Design with Illuminating Elegance
The built-in and freestanding Eclipse Smart-Heat Collection seamlessly blends sculptural elegance with dual functionality, combining 2,900 watts of radiant heat and dimmable LED ambient light. Its standout features include a sleek circular design and ceramic-glass face to bring a modern, luxurious touch to any space.


Photo provided

Outdoor spaces are increasingly designed as extensions of the home, but comfortable temperatures remain an important part of the equation. Outdoor heating can help homeowners get more use from patios, decks and backyards as temperatures fall.

Seamless Integration with Effortless Harmony
The Platinum Smart-Heat Collection, available in electric, marine and gas models, is crafted in premium stainless steel with a sleek ceramic-glass face - bringing refined design and unmatched performance to environments ranging from private patios and coastal residences to luxury vessels.


Photo provided

From sleek contemporary heaters to integrated controls, today's outdoor heating options can combine function and design. These solutions offer homeowners ways to create more comfortable outdoor spaces for cooler evenings and changing seasons.

Distinctive Form with Powerful Impact
Available in electric, gas, built-in and freestanding models, the Tungsten Smart-Heat Collection pairs lasting performance with timeless style. Crafted from durable 304-grade stainless steel and finished with a signature honeycomb mesh face, the design blends enduring strength with contemporary elegance for any outdoor setting.

Intelligent Design for Meaningful Connections
Achieve precise control of your outdoor heating experience with Affinity Smart-Heat Controls, which offer 1% incremental adjustments and compatibility with most home or building automation systems. Easily program timers and zones to maintain the ideal temperature and atmosphere in any outdoor setting.

Experience customizable control including:

  • Timer and schedule settings
  • Heater grouping within zones and multiple sites
  • Voice control integration
  • Connection with home automation or building management systems




TAGGED: outdoor heating ideas for homeowners, best heating options for outdoor living spaces, how to extend backyard use into cooler weather, smart outdoor heating design solutions, outdoor patio heating and home design


Editor's Choice


Tammy Walsh Scholarship Fund honors her legacy while helping SJO seniors

Sixteen years after Tammy Walsh’s death, her family and friends continue a tradition of honoring her by helping local students p...


More Sentinel Stories