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Published on Apr 14, 2025

Students celebrate Bilingual Advocacy Week: Distinguished educator visiting Illinois State

Dr. Antonia Darder is coming to Illinois State University to give the keynote lecture entitled “Language Rights in a New Era of English-Only” on April 24 at 7 p.m. at the Atrium Room in the Bone Student Center as part of the 2025 Bilingual Advocacy Week. …

Source: Illinois State University - Neutral
Published on 01:35 GMT

Illinois basketball star freshmen Kasparas Jakucionis, Will Riley declare for 2025 NBA Draft

What happens now that the Illini's season is over? Illinois basketball star freshmen will take their talents to the next level. Kasparas Jakucionis and Will Riley have declared for the 2025 NBA Draft, the team announced on Monday. Jakucionis averaged …

Source: Fox 32 - Chicago - Right-wing
Published on 03:22 GMT

University of Illinois Extension celebrates 4-H volunteers during National Volunteer Week

DECATUR, IL (Chambana Today) – University of Illinois Extension is celebrating the dedication of 4-H volunteers during National Volunteer Week. The 4-H program aims for a single, supportive adult mentor to help a youth thrive. DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt 4-H …

Source: Rewind 92.5 - Illinois - Pending
Published on Apr 14, 2025

Alices pick up split in Illinois twinbill

OLNEY, Ill. — Lincoln took advantage of Olney’s mistakes to grab a victory in game one, but one mistake for the Alices proved costly in the nightcap as they split a round-robin Saturday in Illinois. Lincoln was the beneficiary of 18 free bases, 13 walks …

Source: Vincennes Sun-Commercial - Indiana - Pending
Published on 03:57 GMT

Pike County, Illinois, man Sentenced to 30 Years for sexual exploitation of a child

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WGEM) - The Department of Justice reported Monday that Anthony Westemeyer, 37, of Nebo, Illinois, was sentenced on April 9 to 30 years’ imprisonment for sexual exploitation of a child. The term of imprisonment is to be followed by a five …

Source: WGEM - Illinois - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 14, 2025

Milner Library and Illinois State poets to host workshop in celebration of National Poetry Month

Author By Michelle Neuffer April 14, 2025 Milner Library and Illinois State graduate students in the Department of English are pleased to host an informal poetry workshop on Thursday, April 24, from 4-6 p.m. The workshop will take place on floor 2 of …

Source: Illinois State University - Neutral
Published on 02:22 GMT

Illinois' Jakucionis, Riley have declared for NBA Draft

By Ryan Baker April 14, 2025 / 9:16 PM CDT / CBS Chicago CBS Sports HQ Live As expected, the dynamic freshman duo of Kasparas Jakucionis and Will Riley are one-and-done with the Fighting Illini. Both have officially declared for the NBA Draft. …

Source: CBS 2 Chicago - Illinois - Pending
Published on 05:05 GMT

Governor Pritzker Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Fallen Illinois Soldier

Source: 103.1 KFIL - Minnesota - Pending
Published on Apr 14, 2025

Security questions for Illinois Gov. Pritzker after firebombing in Pennsylvania

Source: CBS 2 Chicago - Illinois - Pending
Published on Apr 14, 2025

Beach passes now available in Evanston, Illinois

Source: CBS 2 Chicago - Illinois - Pending