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Nebraska falls late to Illinois in final regular season game

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March 4, 2024

Nebraska falls late to Illinois in final regular season game

The Huskers concluded the regular season with a road trip to Illinois for a clash with the Fighting Illini. Nebraska held a seven-point halfway through the fourth quarter, but Illinois came back and took the lead and the win.

The Fighting Illini held the lead for over half of the game. The Huskers clawed their way back into the game but did not get a firm grip on the lead until the fourth.

Jaz Shelley contributed a team-high and season-high 23 points in the loss. This is just Shelley’s third 20-point game of the season. She also finished the afternoon with a team-high eight assists. Alexis Markowski and Natalie Potts also finished in double-digits for Nebraska, each scoring 14 points.

Nebraska concludes the regular season with a 19-10 overall record and an 11-7 conference record. The Huskers drop to fifth in the conference standings and, if they stay there, will begin Big Ten Tournament action on Thursday afternoon. The game will follow the 11:30 a.m. game and can be viewed on the Big Ten Network

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Illinois law would allow for prosecutions for teachers who abuse students under 18

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May 20, 2024

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Illinois law would allow for prosecutions for teachers who abuse students under 18 – CBS Chicago

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In Illinois, teachers can be fired for having sexual relationships with students. But if the student is over 18, they can’t be charged criminally. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.

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Obituary for William "Wild Bill" F. Scheskie at Strang Funeral Home of Antioch

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May 20, 2024

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Obituary for William "Wild Bill" F. Scheskie at Strang Funeral Home of Antioch

William Wild Bill Frank Scheskie, 82 years old of Lindenhurst, IL, passed away Friday, May 17, 2024. He was born March 25, 1942 in Waukegan, IL the son of the late Vernon and Frances ne Giarusso Scheskie. Bill grew up on a nursery and spent his time riding motorcycles, racing

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Motorsports race in Illinois named one of the best in the country by USA TODAY poll

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May 20, 2024

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Motorsports race in Illinois named one of the best in the country by USA TODAY poll

USA TODAY readers have spoken, and they have declared Illinois has one of the top 10 motorsports races in the United States.

A recent USA Today Readers’ Choice poll determined the top races by asking a panel of experts for nominations. Readers then voted on the nominees. Chicago’s Grant Park 165 was named the ninth best race in the country.

“First run in 2023, the Grant Park 165 pits NASCAR drivers against one another over 75 laps as they speed down Columbus Drive, Michigan Avenue, and DuSable Lake Shore Drive,” USA TODAY wrote in the winning entry. “The 2.2-mile route travels along Lake Michigan and around Grant Park, providing scenic views for spectators.”

USA TODAY 10best: NASCAR track in Illinois voted one of the best in the country

As a region, the Midwest performed well in the poll. In addition to the Grant Park 165, Indiana boasts two of the country’s best motorsports events and Iowa is home to another. Surprising such famous races as the Indianapolis 500 and the Daytona 500 were only able to capture eighth and 10th places, respectively.

USA TODAY announced the winners May 8.