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DECATUR ATHLETIC CLUB: Take a Hike Day!

Celebrate Take a Hike Day with us this Sunday, November 17th!

By Press release submission | Nov 16, 2019

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ARGENTA-OREANA HIGH SCHOOL: Congratulations to Josh Williams

The record was previously held by Quartus Stitt. Josh currently has 348 total points in his career!

By Press release submission | Oct 20, 2019

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LOVINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Junior High classes got to play 4-corner

By Press release submission | Aug 31, 2019

FitnessGram testing.

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CONTINENTAL CARBONIC PRODUCTS: Good luck at Nationals

By Press release submission | Jul 21, 2019

Good luck at Nationals this week to the Cardinal Power softball team from Winnebago, MN

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Millikin University No. 9 in state for revenue per wrestler

By LGIS Newsfeed | Dec 23, 2018

Millikin University wrestling brought in $6,618 per athlete in revenue in 2016, the ninth highest level for wrestling programs in Illinois that year, according to a Macon Reporter analysis of U.S. Department of Education data.

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WHITE HEATH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: MHS wrestlers

By Press release submission | Dec 9, 2018

MHS wrestlers came out for High Five Friday, so we challenged them to a strong arms contest. Original source can be found here.

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Analysis: Millikin University posts 44th highest gender pay gap for head coaches in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | Nov 19, 2018

Men’s head coach salaries at Millikin University outpaced women’s team coaches by 13 percent, according to a Macon Reporter analysis of recent U.S. Department of Education data.

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Millikin University No. 54 among Illinois colleges for volleyball revenues

By LGIS Newsfeed | Nov 19, 2018

Millikin University volleyball brought in $5,827 per athlete in revenue in 2016, making it among the highest-grossing volleyball programs in Illinois that year, according to a Macon Reporter analysis of U.S. Department of Education data.

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Illinois colleges’ soccer programs field 3,650 students

By Macon Reporter reports | Oct 22, 2018

Millikin University ranked No. 11 for student soccer participation in the state, according to a Macon Reporter analysis of college sports participation.

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FORYSTH PUBLIC LIBRARY: Noisemaker Drop-In

By Press release submission | Oct 15, 2018

Do you love sports?

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Fall trout season to open at 2 Greater Decatur locations in October

By LGIS Newsfeed | Sep 17, 2018

Weldon Springs State Park Lake will be one of 57 locations that will be open for the Illinois Fall Trout Fishing Season beginning on Oct. 20.

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MACON COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: City of Decatur Clean-Up to be held Oct. 11

By Press release submission | Sep 17, 2018

The City of Decatur in partnership with Advanced Disposal Services is sponsoring a free clean-up event on in the parking lot of the Decatur Civic Center, 1 Gary K.

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DECOR PARK DISTRICT: Fall Little Kritters Soccer Begins to be held Sept. 3- Oct. 4

By Press release submission | Sep 9, 2018

Decatur Park District issued the following announcement on.In this 5-week program for U4 & U5 players, a storybook is provided, highlighting animals that possess unique soccer skills.

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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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Macon Reporter Athletes in Action, Football: Nov. 26 - Dec. 2

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 29, 2017

Athletes in Action tracks players with ties to communities within the Macon Reporter coverage area as they compete at the collegiate level. The following football player will compete during the week of Nov. 26 to Dec. 2.

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Macon Reporter 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 Macon Reporter coverage area as they compete at the collegiate level. The following football player will compete during the week of Nov. 19 to Nov. 25.