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The Eagles will look to bounce back when they play in the Class 3A state third-place game at 10:15 a.m. Saturday, June 6...
06/05/2026

The Eagles will look to bounce back when they play in the Class 3A state third-place game at 10:15 a.m. Saturday, June 6. See link below ⬇️

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The Dunlap Eagles run in the state finals ended Friday with loss to Antioch in the Class 3A state softball semifinals at...
06/05/2026

The Dunlap Eagles run in the state finals ended Friday with loss to Antioch in the Class 3A state softball semifinals at the Louisville Slugger Sports Complex. See link below ⬇️

📸 MATT DAYHOFF/JOURNAL STAR

The Chicago Bears are moving forward with their plan to build a stadium in Hammond. Illinois lawmakers say the fight isn...
06/05/2026

The Chicago Bears are moving forward with their plan to build a stadium in Hammond. Illinois lawmakers say the fight isn't over yet, though. See link below ⬇️

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In a major shakeup, three youth football programs have left Peoria's Junior Football League of Central Illinois. Here's ...
06/04/2026

In a major shakeup, three youth football programs have left Peoria's Junior Football League of Central Illinois. Here's what they told the Journal Star. See link below ⬇️

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The Brimfield/Elmwood baseball head coach will add another varsity sport to his coaching resume, replacing state champio...
06/04/2026

The Brimfield/Elmwood baseball head coach will add another varsity sport to his coaching resume, replacing state champion coach Scott Carlson. See link below ⬇️

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The Dunlap Eagles advanced to the Class 3A sectional title game with an 11-7 win over Joliet Catholic on Wednesday night...
06/04/2026

The Dunlap Eagles advanced to the Class 3A sectional title game with an 11-7 win over Joliet Catholic on Wednesday night in Washington. See link below ⬇️

📸 MATT DAYHOFF/JOURNAL STAR

Seven Peoria-area baseball teams advanced to the IHSA baseball Sweet 16 and will play Saturday, June 6. See link below ⬇...
06/04/2026

Seven Peoria-area baseball teams advanced to the IHSA baseball Sweet 16 and will play Saturday, June 6. See link below ⬇️

📸 MATT DAYHOFF/JOURNAL STAR

The East Peoria Raiders advanced to the title game of the Class 3A baseball sectionals Wednesday with a 1-0 win over Met...
06/04/2026

The East Peoria Raiders advanced to the title game of the Class 3A baseball sectionals Wednesday with a 1-0 win over Metamora. See link below ⬇️

📸 MATT DAYHOFF/JOURNAL STAR

Highlights: Oakman pitches East Peoria to sectional semifinal win over Metamora at Washington. See link below ⬇️📸 MATT D...
06/04/2026

Highlights: Oakman pitches East Peoria to sectional semifinal win over Metamora at Washington. See link below ⬇️

📸 MATT DAYHOFF/JOURNAL STAR

East Peoria starting quarterback Dalton Oakman takes the mound and leads Raiders to IHSA Class 3A Washington Sectional s...
06/04/2026

East Peoria starting quarterback Dalton Oakman takes the mound and leads Raiders to IHSA Class 3A Washington Sectional semifinal win over Metamora. See link below ⬇️

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