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CUSF Award honorees 'build things that help keep kids safe"
10+ hour, 11+ min ago (1496+ words) Joel Danowitz and Marco Nieto, owners of GRIT Automation, are being recognized by the CU Schools Foundation with this year's Local Business Community Impact Award. Their company specializes in safety procedures and software for workshops. Locally, the Central High School…...
Piatt’s OT: Fuson one of the true faces of The News-Gazette’s Faces events
1+ week, 5+ day ago (546+ words) Will Fuson is a three-sport standout in cross-country, basketball and track for Cerro Gordo/Bement as the senior made his eighth and final News-Gazette Faces appearance this past Sunday. Will Fuson boys" track and field Cerro Gordo/Bement Faces of…...
The daily pitch from Sports Editor Matt Daniels: March 4, 2026
1+ week, 6+ day ago (393+ words) Want a copy of today's edition? Here's a map of single-copy locations Sports Editor Matt Daniels with a look at what's going on around the area: Illinois men's gymnastics coach Daniel Ribeiro and his program are back in action on…...
The daily pitch from Sports Editor Matt Daniels: Feb. 25, 2026
2+ week, 6+ day ago (89+ words) Former Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer will take part in the NFL combine this week at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Matthew Darling and the undefeated Westville boys" basketball team starts its postseason on Wednesday night at Maroa-Forsyth. Isaiah Allen and…...
Defense shines through as Illini top Rutgers
3+ week, 6+ day ago (683+ words) Cearah Parchment puts up a shot in front of Rutgers forward Nene Ndiaye during Tuesday night's game at State Farm Center in Champaign. Parchment finished with 20 points, 10 rebounds, four assists and four steals during the Illini's 76-56 win. Illinois forward Cearah…...
The daily pitch from Sports Editor Matt Daniels: Feb. 14, 2026
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (444+ words) Several Illini cheerleaders, along with their dads, take part during the Dad's Day football game against Rutgers this past Saturday at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign. Want a copy of today's edition? Here's a map of single-copy locations Sports Editor…...
Ukraine's lone figure skater was exhausted worrying about his family. Now he's at the Olympics
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (572+ words) Drained, anxious and often unable to sleep, the 21-year-old could not stop thinking about his family back in Ukraine: His father is in the army on the front lines and his mother is in Kyiv, while his grandparents are dodging…...
2025 All-Area Volleyball: Meet the complete team
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (819+ words) Mahomet-Seymour senior Lily Bosworth is a First Team All-Area volleyball selection by The News-Gazette for the 2025 season. Lily Bosworth Sr. MB Mahomet-Seymour Maddy Doggett Jr. OH Westville Sophie Duis Sr. MB Cissna Park Addison Lucht Sr. OH Cissna Park Mady…...
2025 All-Area Volleyball: Meet the first team
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (945+ words) The News-Gazette's 48th annual First Team All-Area volleyball players gather around the Christmas tree in The News-Gazette newsroom in Champaign on Dec. 14. From left, are (front row) Addison Lucht of ... Buy Now Mahomet-Seymour senior Lily Bosworth is a First Team All-Area…...
Illini win streak ends with overtime loss
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (516+ words) EAST LANSING, Mich. " The win streak is no more for the Illinois men's basketball team. The fifth-ranked Illini couldn't withstand a superb effort after halftime from No. 10 Michigan State, with the host Spartans rallying for a dramatic 85-82 overtime win in…...