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Here is the latest Big Ten Conference sports news from The Associated Press
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) - Matt Bradley scored 18 points before fouling out in the final minutes and helped No. 17 San Diego State rally from a slow start to beat Ohio State 88-77 in the first round of th...
Nov 22, 2022
DeRozan scores 28 as Bulls stop Celtics' 9-game win streak
CHICAGO (AP) - Zach LaVine was back where he wanted to be, on the court and helping the Bulls get a win they sorely needed. Even better, it came against the team with the NBA's best record. LaVine sco...
Nov 22, 2022
Faulk's power-play goal lifts streaking Blues past Ducks
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Justin Faulk had a power-play goal late in the third period and the St. Louis Blues extended their winning streak to seven games with a 3-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Monday night ...
Nov 22, 2022
Bale salvages 1-1 draw for Wales against US in World Cup
AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) - A young United States team was nearing victory in its World Cup return. Then Walker Zimmerman needlessly plowed into Gareth Bale. Bale converted the resulting penalty kick in t...
Nov 22, 2022
Illinois House committee looking at increase in school violence
Illinois House lawmakers are looking at an increase in school violence. At the latest hearing of the House Public Safety and Violence Prevention Task Force, legislators heard from teacher's groups abo...
Nov 21, 2022 Jim Bowen / CC
Extension on driver's license and state ID expiration ends December 1st
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White's office is reminding the public that the extension on driver's license and state ID expiration dates ends soon. Drivers were given more time to get their licen...
Nov 21, 2022
South Central School District looks to solar farms at each building to cut electric costs
The South Central School District is looking at a reduction in electric costs while rates are skyrocketing through the installation of solar fields at each of their buildings. The board heard a propos...
Nov 21, 2022 South Central School Board discusses potential of solar energy to siginficantly lower electric costs in the future.
Football Semifinals Are In The Books, Setup State Finals This Weekend
The IHSA football final fours in Illinois were held over the weekend setting up state title clashes this weekend. In 1a, Camp Point Central beat Colfax 44-8 and Lena Winslow over Forreston 38-16. In 2...
Nov 21, 2022
Salem Varsity Wins Gold, JV Wins Silver At Salem Bowl Over The Weekend
Salem Bowl hosted a prep tournament on Saturday. The Salem Wildcat varsity won the Gold Division. Kannon King finished 2nd overall bowling 1305 for a 217 average with Dominick Winkler 3rd with a 1275 ...
Nov 21, 2022
Orphans Open Season Tonight At Roxana Tournament, Prep Boys Hoops
It's the beginning of the prep basketball season with various area Thanksgiving Tournaments starting tonight. The Centralia Orphans are once again at the Roxana Hoopsgiving Classic. The Orphans will o...
Nov 21, 2022
