CHARLESTON - Senior track and field star Tullio Zamperi is no stranger to statewide competitions, as he has represented the Eagles in both state track and field and cross country events. On Friday, May 29, 2026, Zamperi delivered a dazzling performance in the 800-meter prelims, posting a sixth-place time of 1:55.22. Zamperi will join CM junior Glenn Collins in Saturday's finals race. Collins was the second-place qualifier in the prelims. Zamperi is a Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Male Athlete
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CHARLESTON — Civic Memorial junior Glenn Collins advanced to the boys' 800-meter final Friday, May 29, 2026, after finishing second in the prelims at the IHSA Class 2A State Track and Field Meet in Charleston with a time of 1 minute, 54.35 seconds. Collins trailed only Waterloo’s Luke Smith, who posted the top prelims time of 1:54.07, setting up what could be a close race in Saturday’s final. “My thinking was to get to the finals in the 800 meters,” Collins said.
Fifty years ago, America celebrated its 200th birthday — and a lot of great albums were released.That's why Rhino Records has launched a Spirit of '76 vinyl reissue campaign, with…
A recent study by the University of Illinois found that three species of ticks are common in Illinois, with the lone star tick most prevalent in southern Illinois, the black-legged tick in the northern and central portions of the state, and the dog tick in the central and southern parts of the state.
WASHINGTON — Former Attorney General Pam Bondi was on Capitol Hill Friday for a closed door interview with lawmakers about her role in the release of the federal investigation files of Jeffrey Epstein — the now deceased wealthy sex offender who surrounded himself with influential entrepreneurs, academics and celebrities, including President Donald Trump. But Democrats […]
ALTON – An Alton triple shooting suspect facing a retrial following an overturned conviction faces new charges after multiple witnesses expected to testify were allegedly harassed via Facebook. Steven Foster, 39, of Alton, was charged on May 22, 2026 with four counts of harassment of a witness, each Class 2 felonies. The charges stem from a series of Facebook posts, including one each from Nov. 2 and Nov. 17, 2025, as well as two posts from May 21, 2026. In each of the posts, Foster
Sunday MorningSunday morning, we got up and went to the Greasy Spoon diner — the one my aunt Amy and uncle John used to like after church.A good way to…
The U.S. Postal Service on Friday took its first major step to carry out President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting voting by mail, proposing a rule that would require states to submit lists of voters before mailing ballots. But the proposed rule appears to smooth over some of the rougher edges of the executive order, […]
Gov't Mule has announced a U.S. tour with Ziggy Marley.The joint outing runs from Sept. 23 in New York City to Oct. 17 in Irving, Texas. It's dubbed the Dreaming…
Public transportation is important for every major city, and one group is aiming to provide some individuals with a pass for unlimited rides for a month.
A firm hired to takeover range repairs told city officials this week that the fix requires an all new piping system because the dirt made the existing irrigation "unusable."
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs is recognizing 529 Day today, May 29, by encouraging families to save for future education through Illinois’ highly rated Bright Start 529 or Bright Directions 529 college savings plans. Frerichs also announced new enhancements to the advisor-guided Bright Directions 529 plan. “While ‘529 Day’ is tied to the calendar date of May 29, the observance highlights the importance of planning ahead and making education
CASEYVILLE - Caseyville Police said four children ages 3 to 6 were found with visible injuries consistent with ongoing physical abuse after officers responded May 26, 2026, to a report at the Days Inn in Caseyville, and two women were later arrested and charged. Officers were sent to the hotel at 2423 Old Country Inn Drive regarding “a report of possible child abuse involving multiple juvenile victims,” according to the Caseyville Police Department. When officers arrived,
Ian Roberts, the former Des Moines schools superintendent who was once an educational rising star, will serve two years in prison for his conviction on immigration and gun charges.
by Kyle Werner | Des Moines Register | USA Today Network
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