Category Archives: Local Sports
Jason Dickinson's goal in final minutes helps Blackhawks beat Senators, end 8-game losing streak
By MATT CARLSON Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) - Jason Dickinson scored the tiebreaking goal off a rebound of his own shot with 1:52 remaining and the Chicago Blackhawks snapped an eight-game losing st...
Feb 18, 2024
Daytona 500 delayed until Monday afternoon due to weather; race on WSIQ 92.1FM/1350AM
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Denny Hamlin leaned into the window of Christopher Bell's winning Toyota to congratulate his Joe Gibbs Racing teammate on beating him in...
Feb 18, 2024 Joey Logano (22) and Austin Cindric, top left, lead the field to start the first of two Daytona 500 qualifying auto races at Daytona International Speedway, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
Shannon scores 27 as No. 14 Illinois earns 1st victory at Maryland since 2011
By PATRICK STEVENS Associated Press COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) - Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 27 points and No. 14 Illinois beat Maryland 85-80 on Saturday to earn its first road victory against the Terrap...
Feb 17, 2024 Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) shoots against Maryland guard DeShawn Harris-Smith (5) and forward Julian Reese, third from left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Lady Cat Bowlers Make Final Day Cut At State Bowling In Rockford
The Salem Lady Wildcats made the cut after the first day of competition at the IHSA State Girls Bowling Championships held at Cherry Lanes in Rockford. Salem was the final team to qualify for today's ...
Feb 17, 2024 Salem Youth Bowling
Girls Regional Championships Played Last Night & Today
Regional championships were won last night in girls basketball, with more on the line today due to the weather. In 1a, Brownstown/St Elmo lost to Father McGivney at Mt Olive 47-45. In 2a, Vienna beat ...
Feb 17, 2024
SC Hosts NC Tonight For Senior Night
The South Central Cougars had their senior night game with North Clay canceled last night due to the weather. They will play today in Farina with the JV starting at 6:15 and the varsity to follow with...
Feb 17, 2024
Boys IHSA Regionals Open Monday
The Salem Wildcats have the weekend to finalize preparations for their 3a regional opener on Monday at Carbondale. Salem finished the regular season at 10-22 with a loss to Roxana, but hope to turn ar...
Feb 17, 2024
Area Wrestlers Look For State Titles Today
The IHSA boys individual state wrestling finals are this weekend at the State Farm Center in Champaign. The Waughtel brothers of Carlyle both are still undefeated on the season and both will wrestle f...
Feb 17, 2024 Vandalia sophomore Hinton.
4 Salem Swimmers Compete Today In Edwardsville
Salem High School will be represented by 4 swimmers today. Martin Douglas, Austin Woolridge, Jaret Gibson and Branson Pappas will swim for the Wildcats at Edwardsville against 29 other schools. They w...
Feb 17, 2024 Mark / CC
Bears great Steve McMichael is responding to medication in the hospital, family says
CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago Bears great Steve McMichael, who has ALS, was responding to antibiotics after being hospitalized because of a urinary tract infection and is expected to be released in the comin...
Feb 17, 2024
