Unity's Brandi McGraw takes a shot during second half action against Monticello in the their 2005 regional title game. The Rockets were eliminated from the Class 1A bracket after falling 51-44 to the Sages on February 10.
Statisticians Rylee Walsh (left) and Erinn Miller tally the St. Joseph-Ogden game stats after the football team's 2017 opener at home on August 28 against St. Thomas More. The Spartans kicked off the season dominating the visiting Sabers, 54-7.
PONTIAC - People everywhere are conquering their cabin fever and are enjoying the great outdoors after a long, bitter winter. But before you head out for that hike, health care experts remind you to take precautions to avoid tick bites. Read more . . .
I’ve always known my Arab culture is worth celebrating.
I heard it in Syrian tenor Sabah Fakhri’s powerful voice reverberating in my mom’s car on the way to piano lessons and soccer practice during my youth. I smelled it in the za’atar, Aleppo pepper, allspice, and cumin permeating the air in the family kitchen. Read more . . .
CHAMPAIGN - In a show of solidarity against President Donald Trump's trade and immigration policies, which critics say are harming families and retirement savings, more than a thousand protesters gathered Saturday at West Park near downtown Champaign for the Hands-Off! Mobilization rally. Read more . . .
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A couple of runners found themselves in the wrong race at this year's Illinois Marathon. Over 60 photos from the race that you should see.