Illinois
Nebraska Soccer shuts down Illinois in Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Athletics Press Release) – Behind Sarah Weber’s 39th career goal and NU’s 26 shots, the Nebraska soccer team shut out Illinois 1-0 on Thursday evening at Hibner Stadium.
The win marked the Huskers’ first conference victory of the season as they improved to 4-6-0 (1-3-1 Big Ten) on the year, while Illinois dropped to 4-5-2 (0-3-1 Big Ten).
In the first half, the Husker offense came out quickly tallying a pair of shots in the opening minutes and continued to hold the offensive advantage, leading in shots (12-3), shots on goal (4-0) and corners (4-0). Weber led the way with five shots of her own, while Sadie Waite added three. The Husker defense proved to be relentless, and the teams entered halftime tied 0-0.
Nebraska continued to hold the momentum in the second half, as Illinois earned just two shots on goal and no corners, while the Huskers tallied 11 shots on frame and 11 corners. Both teams were scoreless until the Huskers notched the match’s lone goal in the 58th minute. Marking her fourth assist of the season, Lauryn Anglim sent the corner into the top of the goal box, which was headed by Weber into the back of the net for the score. The Husker defense continued to hold strong, and NU held on to claim the 1-0 victory.
Sami Hauk recorded two saves in 90 minutes of play and was joined by Haley Peterson, Reese Borer, Anglim and Gwen Lane who also played the complete game. Offensively, Weber led the way with 10 shots, as seven Huskers recorded at least one shot.
Up next, Nebraska welcomes No. 15 Penn State on Sunday, Sept. 26 at Hibner Stadium. Action is set for 12 p.m. (CT) and will be aired nationally on BTN.
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Illinois
Fire sweeps through apartment building, displaces residents in Woodridge, Illinois
People ran out of their homes into the cold overnight Tuesday into Wednesday after a fire broke out in an apartment building in the western Chicago suburb of Woodridge.
The fire broke out in a multi-family building at 7900 Janes Ave., near Forest Drive.
Smoke was seen billowing as firefighters stood on the roof.
One firefighter suffered minor injuries fighting the blaze, according to the Lisle-Woodridge Fire Protection District.
Fire officials said several units have major damage, and the families who reside in them have been displaced.
The American Red Cross was assisting the displaced residents Wednesday morning.
Illinois
Illinois Racing Board suspends Hawthorne Race Course’s license, putting future in jeopardy
STICKNEY, Ill. (WLS) — The future of racing at Hawthorne Race Course in south suburban Stickney is in jeopardy.
The Illinois Racing Board suspended its harnesses racing license. In a letter sent Monday to Hawthorne’s president and general manager, the state agency said the track failed to prove its financial integrity.
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Jeff Davis, president of the Illinois Harness Horsemen’s Association, says the past two months have been rough.
“We don’t really know details, but what we do know is people have not been paid since before Christmas,” Davis said.
Davis says checks started bouncing, which led to races being canceled over the past few weekends.
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“Six weeks ago, they couldn’t cash a $400 check to a trainer,” Davis said.
The remaining three races left this season are unlikely unless Hawthorne owners can prove financial stability. Hawthorne officials have not returned messages seeking comment on the issue. But it is just one of many issues facing the track. There has been an effort for nearly six years to get an approved casino up and running, but the owners cannot find a partner.
“Horse racing in every state now only survives because it has additional forms of revenue from casinos, slot machines,” said Paulick Report Publisher Ray Paulick.
Hawthorne is the only racetrack in the Chicago area and has the right to veto another one built within 35 miles. But those in the industry hope a bill before the state legislature will repeal that.
“The harness horsemen are asking the state legislature to take away that exclusivity, because Hawthorne isn’t in a position to build another track if they can’t keep the one they have going,” Paulick said.
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In the meantime, Davis says he hopes the season can be salvaged.
“It really is sad. It’s a 100-year-old business. They’ve been trying, but I don’t know if they have the ability to actually get done what they’ve been awarded to do,” Davis said.
The Illinois Racing Board will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, and Hawthorne’s owner is scheduled to give an update on the track.
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Illinois
Police pursue suspects wanted in 7-Eleven robbery in Cicero, Illinois
Police pursued suspects wanted in an armed 7-Eleven robbery in Cicero, Illinois, on Tuesday morning.
According to police, officers responded to a call for an armed robbery at 35th Street and Austin Boulevard around 3:30 a.m.
Staff told police several armed and masked individuals came into the store, possibly from two vehicles, and fled with cash.
Police identified and pursued one of the vehicles onto 290, but the chase was terminated on 290.
No injuries were reported.
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