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'One of the most confidently humble kids I've been around'

2 days ago | newsbug.info | Scott Richey

CHAMPAIGN - Trey Morin returned to coach at The Phelps School in Malvern, Pa., ahead of the 2023-24 season after two years on the sidelines in Texas. The main priority, roster wise, according to the staff he'd worked with before and inherited upon his return? Keeping Will Riley. "We had an open gym and watched him play for a while, and was like, 'Yep he's got it,'" Morin told The News-Gazette. "There's a lot of kids who are good who aren't natural basketball players.
Next Illinois Hall of Fame class adds 11

2 days ago | newsbug.info | Scott Richey

CHAMPAIGN - Illinois will induct 11 new members to the UI Athletics Hall of Fame in October. The latest class includes one coach and 10 athletes and will bring the total number of hall of famers to 154 members since its inception in 2017. The Hall of Fame induction ceremony is scheduled for Oct. 10 at State Farm Center. The returning members of the class will be honored at the Illinois-Ohio State football game on Oct. 11.
Brook plans for upcoming 4th of July events

3 days ago | newsbug.info | Carla Waters

The Brook Activity Committee has planned a number of events for Brook's 4th of July.
Illiana dancers heading to Nationals competition in Branson, Missouri

3 days ago | newsbug.info | Carla Waters

A group of dancers from the Illiana area are heading to National competitions this weekend. They are from Dancespiration Dance Academy in Watseka, and are from Iroquois and Newton counties. Owner/choreographer Blair Schaumburg said the seven groups of dancers are heading to Branson, Missouri, to compete in the Nationals competitions through Starpower National Talent Competition. There are 28 dancers going. Schaumburg's dancers have competed in similar events in the past.
Trump says US strikes 'obliterated' Iran nuclear sites

5 days ago | newsbug.info | Danny Kemp |Adam Plowright

President Donald Trump said US air strikes on Sunday "totally obliterated" Iran's main nuclear sites, with Tehran later accusing Washington of "blowing up" talks aimed at a deal on its nuclear programme. In a televised address, Trump warned the United States would strike more targets if Iran did not make peace quickly. Hours later, Iran launched two waves of attacks against long-time foe Israel.
Iran threatens 'more devastating' response to Israel's attacks

6 days ago | newsbug.info | Menna Zaki

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian warned of a "more devastating" retaliation should Israel's nine-day bombing campaign continue, saying the Islamic republic would not halt its nuclear programme "under any circumstances". Israel said on Saturday it had killed three more Iranian commanders in its unprecedented offensive, while Foreign Minister Gideon Saar claimed the campaign had delayed Tehran's alleged progress towards a nuclear weapon by two years.
'The biggest game of the season shouldn't have a 10 a.m. tip'

1 week ago | newsbug.info | Matt Daniels

CHAMPAIGN - Gary Tidwell had a short, succinct answer. When asked on Tuesday for his thoughts about the IHSA altering the schedule once again for their basketball state tournaments, the veteran Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin boys' basketball coach who played in three state tournaments from 1988-90 during his own playing career at Pana and Prairie Central was ready with his response.
Gilman nurse saves life of 10-year-old at Indiana lake

1 week ago | newsbug.info | Carla Waters

A local nurse saved the life of a young girl who had nearly drowned at Raccoon State Recreation Area swimming beach in Parke County, Indiana, June 10. Kelley Norton of Watseka said his family - he, his daughter-in-law Ashley Pecchenino, two granddaughters and Ashley's sister and children - went camping at the campground near Rockville, Indiana. "We camped Monday and on Tuesday, we decided to go to the beach. They have a real nice beach there," he said. "It was right after lunchtime.
IMH Development Council working on Rehabilitation Therapy Center fundraising drive

1 week ago | newsbug.info | Carla Waters

A Rehabilitation Therapy Center is the newest fundraising project for the Iroquois Memorial Hospital Development Council. Diane Natschke, chairman of the Development Council, said the center will be located at the corner of Fourth Street and Fairman Avenue in Watseka. This is where the old Roberts Clinic property was located. The Development Council is the fundraising branch of the hospital, because the hospital is a not-for-profit organization, she said.
North Newton's Lady Spartans defeat Clay City Eels 2-0 to win state title

1 week ago | newsbug.info | Carla Waters

North Newton's Lady Spartans softball team made history June 13 earning the state championship title in the Class 1A softball tournament at Purdue University. The team defeated the Clay City Eels 2-0. This is the first state title in the school's history in any sport. "I still don't think it's sat in," Head Coach Katherine Messersmith said via telephone June 17. "We had decided we were going to leave about 1:30 our time. We got a certain amount of time on Purdue's baseball field when we got there.