Jacquavyian Carter and Mike Cox picked up two wins each. Carter won the opening race, the ISA 2-Year-Old Filly Pace with Illini Fort Kaykay. The duo crossed the finish line in 2:15.0. Carter then won ...

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Guiding four horses to victory was Jamaica Patton. Patton won behind Jim’s Big Boy in the ISA 3-Year-Old Colt/Gelding Pace in the sixth race. The duo won in 2:02.1. He then claimed the seventh race, ...

Wyatt Avenatti claimed three victories in the sulky while Matthew Avenatti, Mike Cox and Jacquavyian Carter were all two-time winners. W. Avenatti took Vertical Speed to the win in the second race of ...

A girl with local ties has been crowned Miss Champaign County Fair. Sophia Hartke is the daughter of Ted and Jessica Hartke ...

Major League Baseball Friday, July 18 Schedule (All Times Central) Boston at Chicago Cubs, 1:20 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Pittsburgh, 5:40 p.m. Los Angeles Angels at ...

Major League Baseball Thursday, July 17 No games, All-Star Break Friday, July 18 Schedule (All Times Central) Boston at Chicago Cubs, 1:20 p.m. Chicago White Sox at ...

Pickleball was held last weekend at Hendelmeyer Park. Here are a few photos.

Evelyn Catherine Probst, age 85, passed away peacefully at home on July 17, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, ...

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