Illinois
Illinois Valley college students make spring 2023 dean’s lists
The following Illinois Valley students have made dean’s list for the spring 2023 semester at their respective colleges.
University of Alabama
Jasmine Henry, of Lacon; William Goetz, of Ottawa; Elijah Hill, of Seneca; Alyssa Heitz, of Utica (president’s list).
Aurora University
Kylie Congdon, of Earlville; Madison Graham, of La Salle; Kaitlyn Siekierka, of La Salle; Madison Eads, of Leland; Drew Stralka, of Leland; Emily Schaibley, of Marseilles; Jonathan Alcantar, of Millington; Melinda Hansen, of Millington; Abby Sciarini, of Oglesby; Camryn Collins, of Ottawa; Andrew Higgins, of Ottawa; Preston McCulley, of Ottawa; Tyler Mooney, of Ottawa; Ethen Swords, of Ottawa; Brisa De La O, of Peru; Alexa Durham, of Peru; Madisen Chaplin, of Sheridan; Jenna Dervis, of Sheridan; Sierra Franklin, of Sheridan; Jenica Peura, of Sheridan.
Belmont University
Faith Anderson, of Mendota; Mayah Carlson, of Princeton; Karlee McBride, of Somonauk.
Bob Jones University
Marta Childers, of Oglesby.
Campbellsville University
Shea Griffin Reisel, of Sandwich.
John Carroll University
Drezdan Dale, of Peru, received the award for Academic Achievement in Data Science.
Cedarville University
Brynn Hieronymus, of Princeton; Emily Kennell, of Wenona; Alec Lockwood, of Peru.
Central College
Amber Vroman, of Seneca.
DePauw University
Rachel Schmitt, of Minonk.
University of Dubuque
Owen Feiner, of Marseilles; Paige Manning, of Mendota; Jaelyn Blakemore, of Streator; Anna McMullen, of Streator; Connor Brooker, of Granville; Dylan Croisant, of Hennepin.
Elmhurst University
Molly Roberts, of Sandwich
University of Evansville
Jenna Nink, of Ottawa.
Greenville University
Sydnee Plesko, of Streator.
Heidelberg University
Avery Shaw, of Amboy
University of Iowa
Avery Landers, of Ottawa; Brianna Blaine, of Ohio, Ill.; Christian Harms, of Streator; Courtney Ries, of La Salle; Curt Fitzgerald, of Mendota; Dominic Bianchi, of Ottawa; Dylan Gross, of Princeton; Erin Gray, of Streator (also made president’s list); Griffin Tondreau, of Streator (also made president’s list); Hannah Parente, of Ladd; Hannah Yerly, of Peru; Jack Theurer, of Sandwich; Madelyn Dzierzynski, of Hennepin (also made president’s list); Madison Mikolasek, of Mendota; Makenna Curtis, of Ottawa; Michaelene Testin, of Wenona; Sarah Camp, of Marseilles; Savanna Rietgraf, of Tonica; Sydnie Trager, of Seneca; Thomas Reinhardt, of Ottawa; Zoe Harris, of Ottawa.
Iowa State University
Matthew Zachary Haas, of La Salle; Ashley Rose Pacholski, of Marseilles; Emelia Grace Traina, of Marseilles; Sean Benjamin Dullard, of Mendota; Alexis Marie Clark, of Ottawa; Emma Louise Freebairn, of Ottawa; Jacob D. Schrik, of Ottawa; Aubrey N. Garretson, of Peru; Sterling C. Tunget, of Peru; Jenna Marie Goslin, of Seneca; Millie Jane Stewart, of Sheridan; Logan Michael Colter, of Streator; Luke Michael Mertes, of Utica; Eli Lucas Postula, of Mark; Nicole M. Carlone, of Princeton; Jillian Cihocki, of Princeton; Matthew Thomas Cihocki, of Princeton; Daniel William Dugosh, of Putnam.
Lewis University
Brady Neuhalfen, of Henry; Joshua Brown, of Serena; Luke Carlson, of Granville; Mandy Horn, of Ottawa; Aletheia Johnson, of Somonauk; Nicole Manke, of Sheridan; Anthony Pusateri, of Sheridan; Crocifisso Pusateri, of Sheridan; Joseph Quest, of LaMoille; Austin Schaibley, of Marseilles; Gracie Schultz, of Minonk; Duamira Zulbeari, of Granville.
Marquette University
Berklee Linnig, of La Salle; Isabelle Monroe, of La Salle; Ellyott Buettner, of Mendota; Brooke Carroll, of Mendota; Camille Carlson, of Tonica; Maddie Spayer; Ethan Borelli, of Ladd; Andi Cattani, of Ladd.
McKendree University
Joseph Ovanic, of Utica; Breanna Sampo, of Cedar Point.
Miami University (Ohio)
Peter Walsh, of Ottawa.
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Abigail Draper, of Dalzell; Jenna O’Donnell, of Mendota (honors list); Samuel Currie, of Granville (honors list).
Mississippi State University
John Kruswicki, of Sandwich.
Northern Illinois University
Tyler Stewart, of Amboy; Jose Hurtado, of DePue; Nelson Greer, of Earlville; Harrison Vallaro, of Earlville; Mary Miller, of Grand Ridge; Dylan Zupec, of Granville; Alex Ellerbrock, of La Salle; Madeline Link, of La Salle; Cole Phillips, of La Salle; Courtney Cameron, of Leland; Kaz Lockwood, of Leland; Mason Baker, of Manlius; Cody Marko, of Marseilles; Noah Trolinger, of Marseilles; Hannah Ambler, of Mendota; Kevin Cuevas, of Mendota; Katee Johnson, of Mendota; Kevin Lewis, of Mendota; Emma Anderson, of Oglesby; Sophie Bergagna, of Oglesby; Carly Eustice, of Ottawa; Brae-lyn Lieske, of Ottawa; Ashly Mauk, of Ottawa; Brendan Newkirk, of Ottawa; Edith Ochola, of Ottawa; Krish Patel, of Ottawa; Matthew Peterson, of Ottawa; Jaelyn Tipple, of Ottawa; Anthony Castaldo, of Paw Paw; Paige Champlin, of Peru; Zane George, of Peru; Aubrie Roda, of Peru; Billy Samek, of Peru; Cooper Vaske, of Peru; Jake Zeman, of Peru; Trace Erickson, of Princeton; Charles Korey, of Princeton; Alan Ruiz, of Seatonville; Zoe Hougas, of Seneca; Alexandra Koubek, of Serena; Alexis Miller, of Sheridan; Brooklynn Staton, of Sheridan; Shannon Casey, of Spring Valley; Erik Enriquez, of Spring Valley; MJ Janney, of Streator; Ebony Pickens, of Streator; Ivory Wright, of Streator; Jessica Linley, of Walnut; Natalie Bodmer, of West Brooklyn.
Olivet Nazarene University
Brittany Alsvig of Seneca; Maria Cano-Guzman of Ladd; Jazzmyn Deford, of Marseilles; Noah Delong, of Mendota; Emma Edens, of McNabb; Beau Ewers, of Ottawa; Hannah Harris, of Marseilles; Mia Hayes, of Ottawa; Alessandra Hoekstra, of Streator; Lana Krohe, of Streator; Kyle Petersen, of Peru; Sydney Van Conant, of Sandwich.
Quincy University
Joseph Byers, of Ransom; Caleb Boucher, of Hollowayville.
St. Mary’s College
Kaitlyn Magoonaugh, of Ottawa.
St. Norbert College
Brandon Green, of La Salle.
Southeast Missouri State University
Chance Resetich, of Spring Valley.
Southern New Hampshire University
Brittany Peoples, of Spring Valley; Faith Bateman, of Somonauk; Samantha Tamblyn, of Ottawa.
Trine University
Juliana Kitzmann, of Marseilles (presidents list).
Wisconsin Lutheran College
Madison Lineback, of Marseilles.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Lia Bosnich, of La Salle; Amanda Barrett, of Mendota; Ella Massey, of Mendota; Miah Ferracuti, of Ottawa; Keeton Kowalski, of Peru; Duncan Lawler, of Ladd; Cole Adams, of Princeton; Caleb Alter, of Princeton.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Gracie Williams, of Cherry; Samantha Satterfield, of Marseilles; Aaron Brandner, of Mendota; Grace Brandner, of Mendota; Emma Guelde, of Mendota; Maren Wise, of Mendota; Bailey Considine, of Peru; Gabriella Berry, of Utica.
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Rebecca Schmidt, of Tonica.
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Holly Hess, of Ottawa.
University of Wisconsin-Superior
Emma Pillion, of Ottawa.
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Ashlyn Clancy, of Sandwich; Josh Heiman, of Sandwich; Faith Kemper, of Sandwich; Mason Lucas, of Oglesby.
Illinois
Former NC State Commit Robert Jones III Commits to Illinois
3-Star 2025 Center Isaac Sowells Jr. (6’2″/295) took an Official Visit to NC State last weekend. I caught up with him to get his take on the experience.
Walk through the visit. What did you do? Where did you go? Who did you meet?
We did a lot of things. We went through academics, facility tours, photo shoots, a lot of eating, and just getting to get comfortable around the people in the building.
What was the message from the coaches to you? What is your relationship like with the coaches?
The message from the coaches to me is I can be the Center of the future and help this program in the right direction. I’ve had a great relationship with Coach 2J since they offered me in August. He’s been texting me basically every single day, multiple times a day.
How do you think NC State might be a good fit for you?
I feel like I could fit in there because the depth chart is appealing and I can have the opportunity to play early. They have an explosive offense and keep getting top-tier Recruits. They also have a top ranked defense.
What were your favorite parts?
I’d say my favorite parts were just really getting to hang out with the people at dinner and just getting to know a little bit more about the commits and recruits.
Who was your host?
Zeke Correll
What are your thoughts on where NC State’s at, and where they are headed?
I feel very great about the program. They have a Top 25 defense and a very explosive offense. They keep bringing in top guys and don’t go too deep into the portal.
Where does NC State stand in your recruitment? What do you like about the Wolfpack?
I’d say they sit pretty high in my recruitment. I just like the way they treat their top guys and make you feel like a priority.
When do you plan on making your college decision?
July 18th.
What’s your relationship like with the current players and some of the other players they are recruiting?
I’d say with the current players I’m getting to know them a little bit more, like Zeke Carroll and I got to meet (Jacarrius) Peak. When it comes to recruits, me and (Michael) Gibbs talk every day, and I’ll talk to Gus (Ritchey) and Will (Wilson) periodically.
What is it that you like the way Coach 2J coaches the O-Line?
I like his approach. He’s there to coach you hard, but he also loves you and he makes that known.
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A month ago, Sowells Jr. released his Top-5, and NC State was included along with Kentucky, South Carolina, Miami and Louisville. He has taken Official Visits to South Carolina, Miami and Kentucky.
ESPN ranks Sowells Jr. as the #3 Center in the nation, and the #4 player overall in the state of Kentucky.
As a Junior last year, he had 85 Knockdowns for Louisville Male High School (Louisville, KY).
Illinois
Major Case Squad activated after teen killed in Cahokia Heights
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill. – The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis was activated Saturday in a homicide investigation over a teenager’s shooting death.
Authorities have identified the victim as 17-year-old Terrance D. Booker.
Booker died in a shooting around 5 a.m. Saturday in the 1300 block of Williams Street, according to the Major Case Squad.
Investigators say Booker was shot multiple times and found deceased in the yard of a home.
No suspect information has been released to this point. The Major Case Squad says there are 14 investigators working this case.
If you have any relevant information, contact the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis at 618-332-4277 or CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477).
Illinois
After periodical cicadas die, annual cicadas in Illinois are next to emerge
The fungus turning cicadas into ‘sex zombies’
A mind-controlling fungus is turning cicadas across Illinois into diseased sex machines.
Instead of listening to cicada mating calls throughout the day, many Illinois residents have begun sweeping dead cicadas from their doorsteps, porches and decks.
The noisy periodical cicadas that emerged from underground last month have come to the end of their life cycles just about everywhere in Illinois.
Are the cicadas in Illinois gone yet?
Almost. According to Morton Arboretum scientists, the last of the periodical cicadas should die off in the next few days. That does not mean they will be gone, because homeowners will still have all those carcasses to content with. And that answer makes a fine segue to the next question.
What do dead cicadas smell like?
They do not smell pleasant. The pest control company Terminix noted they can emit a terrible stench. The University of Illinois Extension compared the odor of decaying dead cicadas to roadkill but also noted that they serve as fertilizer for plants.
More: Too much information? Some of these facts about cicadas might disgust you
What do baby cicadas look like?
Cicadas go through five stages of development called instars, according to Cicada Mania, with the fifth instar being the adult stage. When first instar cicada nymphs hatch, they are pale-colored and resemble small ants or small termites with six legs and antennae.
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What are dog day cicadas?
Dog day cicadas are annual cicadas. They emerge during the heat of summer, usually around July, said Kacie Athey, a specialty crops entomologist with the University of Illinois Extension. The annual cicadas can be seen into September. They sound the same as the periodical cicadas to humans but they look different.
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