
Lisa Cook, a native of the Peoria area, came to UIS from Bradley University in Peoria.

No one was hurt in the fire.

Ford is the former Rochester High School cheer coach.

“Reservoir Park” was built in 1925 by a community group starved for baseball.

Jason Hurst has managerial experience for other teams and leagues.

While there are some pitches missing from the data before the 2000 season, the percentage for each of the last two years is the highest such number since it was 32.6% in 1988.

The Lucky Horseshoes want to be able to add things like storm drainage and artificial turf, so, they say, more games and more events can be held at the stadium.

This preseason ranking positions the Prairie Stars on track for a GLVC Tournament berth, which would mark their ninth consecutive appearance.

The GLVC preseason coaches’ poll is a significant indicator of how teams are perceived within the conference, providing insight into the competitive landscape ahead of the season.

In the 2024 season, UIS achieved a fourth-place finish at the GLVC Championship and placed 13th at the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional.