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McLean County Times

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Illinois State to host Education Day basketball game for local elementary schools

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Illinois State Director of Athletics Dr. Jeri Beggs | Official Website

Illinois State Director of Athletics Dr. Jeri Beggs | Official Website

Illinois State University will hold its annual Education Day on November 12, when the Illinois State Women's Basketball team faces the Chicago State Cougars at 11 a.m. The event is sponsored by Country Financial Agent Joshua LaCombe.

In 2024, the university set a new attendance record for a women's basketball game, welcoming 8,027 students, staff, and chaperones.

Elementary schools are invited to participate in the event. Free admission is offered to all teachers, chaperones, and students in grades K–5 who register in advance. The registration deadline is October 29 at 5 p.m. Schools and educational organizations can register through the designated link.

For more information about the event, the Illinois State Athletics Marketing Office can be reached at 309-438-1320 or by email at cklingl@ilstu.edu.