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CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF ILLINOIS BLOOMINGTON: This Tool Is An Athlete’s Best Friend, But It Doesn’t Fit In A Gym Bag

A vital part of succeeding as an athlete is being able to show up healthy and perform at your best.

By Press release submission | Aug 28, 2019

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CITY OF LEXINGTON: Eiker Swim Invitational

The Eiker Invitational, formerly the Lexington Invitational, will swim in honor of Jo and Don Eiker, founders of the Lexington Lakers Swim Team

By Press release submission | Jul 12, 2019

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2 high-paid McLean County administrators oppose Illinois school efficiency bill

By LGIS Newsfeed | May 16, 2019

More than 130 Illinois public school administrators who signed witness slips in opposition to a bipartisan bill that aims to consolidate Illinois school districts make six-figure salaries, according to an analysis compiled this week.

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CITY OF PONTIAC: Attention All Jr High Students

By Press release submission | Mar 28, 2019

The rec center is all yours again for a night of fun NEXT Saturday March 30th from 6:30-9:00pm!

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NCAA tournament lacks Illinois teams, not Illinois players

By LGIS News Service | 1 year ago

Illinois has 13 Division I college basketball teams eligible for the NCAA tournament.

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Illinois State University has 19th highest number of student athletes in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | Dec 28, 2018

Illinois State University ranked No. 19 for student athletic participation in the state, according to a McLean County Tmes analysis of college sports participation.

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Analysis: Illinois State University posts fifth highest gender pay gap for head coaches in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | Nov 19, 2018

Men’s head coach salaries at Illinois State University outpace women’s team coaches by 105 percent, according to a McLean County Times analysis of recent U.S. Department of Education data.

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Illinois State University No. 3 among Illinois colleges for volleyball revenues

By LGIS Newsfeed | Nov 19, 2018

Illinois State University volleyball brought in $58,182 per athlete in revenue in 2016, making it among the highest-grossing volleyball programs in Illinois that year, according to a McLean County Times analysis of U.S. Department of Education data.

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Illinois colleges’ soccer programs field 3,650 students

By McLean County Times reports | Oct 22, 2018

Heartland Community College ranked No. 52 for student soccer participation in the state, according to a McLean County Times analysis of college sports participation.

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PONTIAC TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 90: Girls Basketball Meeting September 12

By Press release submission | Sep 8, 2018

There will be a mandatory girls basketball meeting Wednesday September 12th at 3:30 in Health Room 107 for anyone interested in playing girls basketball this year.

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Analysis: College softball in Illinois grosses $19.6 million

By LGIS Newsfeed | 2 years ago

DePaul University softball tops the list of highest grossing programs in Illinois, reporting more than $1.3 million – or $63,791 per athlete – in 2016, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of the latest federal data.

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Analysis: 1,562 college athletes play softball in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | 2 years ago

Illinois is the fifth most popular states for college softball, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

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Analysis: College baseball in Illinois grosses $24.8 million

By LGIS Newsfeed | 2 years ago

Robert Morris University baseball tops the list of highest grossing programs in Illinois, reporting more than $1.3 million – or $10,678 per athlete – in 2016, followed by Bradley University ($1.2 million), and University of Illinois at Chicago ($980,248), according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of the latest federal data.

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Illini-less NCAA Tournament still features Illinois-bred stars

By LGIS News Service | 2 years ago

Jevon Carter earned second-team All-America honors this week, yet another accolade for a point guard called "one of the best to ever hit the hardwood" for West Virginia University.

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House committee passes bill banning kids under 12 from playing on tackle football teams

By LGIS Newsfeed | 2 years ago

With 11 yes votes, a bill banning youth younger than 12 years old from playing on organized tackle football teams passed the House Mental Health Committee on Thursday.

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McLean County Times Athletes in Action, Football: Nov. 19 - Nov. 25

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 20, 2017

Athletes in Action tracks players with ties to communities within the McLean County Times coverage area as they compete at the collegiate level. The following football player will compete during the week of Nov. 19 to Nov. 25.

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McLean County Times Athletes in Action, Football: Nov. 12 - Nov. 18

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 14, 2017

Athletes in Action tracks players with ties to communities within the McLean County Times coverage area as they compete at the collegiate level. The following football players will compete during the week of Nov. 12 to Nov. 18.

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McLean County Times Athletes in Action, Football: Nov. 5 - Nov. 11

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 6, 2017

Athletes in Action tracks players with ties to communities within the McLean County Times coverage area as they compete at the collegiate level. The following football players will compete during the week of Nov. 5 to Nov. 11.

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Prairie Central's Bounds has 29 receiving yards in Eastern Ill. Panthers football loss

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 3, 2017

Prairie Central graduate Addison Bounds had 29 receiving yards and one reception in Eastern Ill. Panthers football's 30-14 loss Oct. 21 to the Jacksonville St. Gamecocks at O'Brien.

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Bloomington's Weltha has 14 tackles in McKendree Bearcats football win

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 2, 2017

Bloomington graduate Austin Weltha had 14 tackles and three solo tackles for a loss in McKendree Bearcats football's 36-12 win Oct. 28 over the Lincoln Blue Tigers at Leemon Field.