Category Archives: Local Sports
Bears/Texans game brings attention to Mitchell Trubisky draft pick amidst losing streak
The Bears’ decision to draft Mitchell Trubisky with the No. 2 pick in 2017 is getting even more attention than usual in Chicago. That’s because Deshaun Watson and the Houston Texans visit ...
Dec 13, 2020
Eastern Illinois defeats Western Illinois, 92-88
Yesterday’s game between the Eastern Illinois Panthers and Western Illinois Leathernecks gave way for Eastern’s third win in their basketball season, nearly pulling them to match their fou...
Dec 13, 2020
Domask, D'Avanzo lift S. Illinois over Murray St. 70-66
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) - Marcus Domask and Anthony D'Avanzo scored 13 points apiece as Southern Illinois narrowly beat Murray State 70-66. Ben Harvey added 12 points for the Salukis, while Dalton Banks...
Dec 12, 2020
Illinois Takes On Northwestern Saturday Morning
Northwestern hosts Illinois in the regular-season finale on Saturday, then turns its attention toward the conference championship game against No. 3 Ohio State in Indianapolis on Dec. 19. For a team t...
Dec 11, 2020
Bobcat MVP of the Week -- Aurora Waggoner
This week's Bobcat MVP of the week sponsored by Kane Insurance is Aurora Waggoner. She enjoys reading and listening to music. Her favorite subject is reading. Her favorite food is mashed potatoes and ...
Dec 10, 2020
Sub-Dudes" serves meals in Mt. Vernon
Members of Sub-Dudes stand for a photo after serving meals at Lifeboat Alliance recently. Sub-Dudes is a new organization established this year by Mt. Vernon Township High School senior Dylan Harkins....
Dec 10, 2020
Here is the latest Big Ten Conference sports news from The Associated Press 12/10/20
UNDATED (AP) - With Michigan-Ohio State canceled, Wisconsin-Iowa is the game of the week in the Big Ten. The Hawkeyes have won five straight for the first time since going 12-0 in 2015. Wisconsin has ...
Dec 10, 2020
Trubisky's Struggles Are Real In Chicago
Mitchell Trubisky insists it doesn't bother him that the 2017 draft remains such a hot topic in Chicago. The temperature gets turned up a few degrees this week. Trubisky and the Bears host Deshaun Wat...
Dec 10, 2020
Mark Smith scores 17, Missouri gets past Liberty 69-60
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) - Mark Smith scored 12 of his 17 points after halftime, Dru Smith added 14 points and Missouri turned back Liberty 69-60. Xavier Pinson added 12 points for the Tigers, who trailed a...
Dec 10, 2020
Indiana-Purdue game is canceled, OSU into Big 10 Title Game
UNDATED (AP) - Third-ranked Ohio State will be able to play in the Big Ten title game against Northwestern. The conference has dropped the minimum six-game requirement instituted for the pandemic-shor...
Dec 10, 2020