SOUTH BEND, Ind. • Trent Frazier got the exact shot that Brad Underwood and the rest of the Illini wanted him to take.
Here’s a link to the story at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
It’s official: 21 candidates are running for Chicago mayor. How many will make the ballot?
November 28, 2018 By Leave a Comment
The race to become Chicago’s next mayor is on its way to becoming one of the most crowded in the city’s history, as 21 candidates filed nominating petitions by Monday’s deadline to appear on the Feb. 26 ballot.
Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.
Doug Schoen: Congress, border security AND immigration reform are critical. We can’t wait any longer
November 28, 2018 By Leave a Comment
It was deeply troubling to see video of U.S. Border Patrol agents firing tear gas Sunday into a crowd of migrants – including women and children – across the border in Mexico in order to prevent them from breaking through the border fence south of San Diego.
Here’s a link to the editorial at Fox News.
5 keys to a Bears playoff push as they enter the season’s final month
November 28, 2018 By Leave a Comment
When the Bears return to Halas Hall on Tuesday after a four-day weekend, they will have about a month to complete a push for their first NFC North title and playoff berth since 2010.
Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.
Illinois Democrat says she wanted to pump a ‘broth of Legionella’ bacteria into Republican colleague’s water supply
November 28, 2018 By Leave a Comment
A Democratic state lawmaker said she wanted to pump a lethal “broth of Legionella” bacteria into the water system of a Republican colleague’s family, during heated remarks on the Illinois House floor over a bill aimed at helping families of more than a dozen residents at the Downstate Quincy veterans home who died of Legionnaires’.
Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.
Northwestern’s Pat Fitzgerald wins his 1st Big Ten Coach of the Year award — and it’s unanimous
November 28, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Having never been named Big Ten Coach of the Year, Pat Fitzgerald was in fine company. Jim Tressel, Lloyd Carr and Urban Meyer also never received that recognition.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
Legionnaire’s crisis at heart of damage-award veto override
November 28, 2018 By Leave a Comment
SPRINGFIELD — People who are harmed or injured in incidents that are the state government’s fault will be eligible for damage awards of as much as $2 million after the state House voted to override a veto by Gov. Bruce Rauner Tuesday.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
Colorado-based developer announces plans to open 4 new businesses in Cairo
November 28, 2018 By Leave a Comment
CAIRO — A Colorado-based developer said Monday that he plans to open four new businesses inside the building that formerly housed Subway in Cairo.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinois.
Salukis dominate paint in 82-67 win at Colorado State
November 28, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Salukis dominate paint in 82-67 win at Colorado State
FORT COLLINS, Colo. – The Southern Illinois men’s basketball team scored 44 points in the paint and out-rebounded Colorado State by 17 in a 15-point win over the Rams. Five Salukis scored in double-figures, led by Armon Fletcher‘s game-high 20 points. SIU’s win, along with Drake’s over Boise State, gives the Missouri Valley Conference an early 2-1 lead in the MVC-Mountain West Conference Challenge.
In the first half, Colorado State (4-3) shot a blistering 59 percent–the only time SIU has surrendered better than 50 percent shooting in any half this season–and made seven 3-pointers. But Southern (4-3) also played nearly flawless offense, shooting 63 percent from the field and committing only three turnovers. SIU closed the half on an 8-2 run over the final two minutes to take a 45-40 lead into the break.
SIU slowly separated in the second half. Sean Lloyd Jr.’s 3-pointer with eight minutes to play capped a 15-5 run that put the Salukis up by 15 points, 67-52. Southern’s smothering defense held CSU to 40.9 percent shooting in the second half.
“At halftime, we talked about how we have to take this game away defensively,” SIU head coach Barry Hinsonsaid. “You have to be able to get collective stops.”
A balanced SIU offense showcased unselfishness (23 assists) while committing only eight turnovers. Lloyd (13), Fletcher (20), Aaron Cook (15), Kavion Pippen (16) and Eric McGill (10) all scored in double figures for SIU. Pippen went 8-for-11 from the field, and McGill stuffed the stat sheet with 4-for-6 shooting, a career-high seven assists, and five rebounds.
“We moved the ball well because we have good guards,” Hinson said. “It doesn’t have anything to do with coaching; it has everything to do with players. We have good players and they move the ball. The most important thing is they’re so unselfish. Eric McGill had a wide open layup and turned it down to give to Armon for a dunk. That’s pretty unselfish.”
SIU shot 57.6 percent for the game and hit nine 3-pointers. Cook was 6-for-8 from the field and 3-for-4 from the 3-point line. Notably, the home team in all games of the MVC-MWC Challenge had been 20-0 over the past two seasons, but the Salukis pulled out a road win in the challenge tonight.
Southern Illinois travels to Edwardsville to face sister school SIUE on Saturday, December 1. Tip is set for 2 p.m. CT. The stretch is the fourth game in a row SIU will be away from home, after two games in Las Vegas, tonight, and Saturday at Edwardsville.
“We have to win on the road,” Hinson said. “We knew this was a big stretch, a four-game road stretch. We have a chance to come out of that 3-1, and we think that would be pretty special. We’re going to enjoy this one tonight, and we’re going to get up in the morning and start working on Edwardsville.”
