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EIU Panthers Blackburn Beavers

Eastern Illinois University

Panthers to host Blackburn Sunday

CHARLESTON -- A postponed game from last month between the Eastern Illinois University Panthers and the Blackburn College Beavers will tip off on Sunday. The showdown between the Panthers and Beavers was to be held on December 1, 2025. However, heavy snow in the region would prompt a postponement to Sunday. The Panthers will host Blackburn at 2 p.m. at Groninger Arena. A look before the game Eastern Illinois enters this game with a 7-11 record. Before Thursday, the Panthers […]

todayJanuary 17, 2026 108 1

Amazon HUB

Illinois

Amazon HUB changes for Nokomis area

NOKOMIS -- Operational changes will be taking place for Amazon HUB operations in the Nokomis area later this month. An announcement by Amazon on Friday morning revealed that those changes will apply as of Wednesday, January 28. Current Amazon HUB operations have required delivery runs from the Amazon distribution facility in Pekin. Operations are shifting for the Pekin facility, due to two new distribution centers in Illinois for Quincy and Springfield. Changes also applied to a newer facility in Terre […]

todayJanuary 16, 2026 137 9 14

St. Louis University Billikens point-shaving scandal

Saint Louis University

St. Louis University implicated in point-shaving scheme

PHILADELPHIA -- A large-scale, point-shaving scheme is the target of the newest federal prosecution in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Twenty men are facing charges in the scheme, which allegedly corrupted college basketball games and extended to overseas leagues. Authorities allege that the group fixed or attempted to fix more than 29 Division I men's basketball games. This would involve 39 players from at least 17 teams. The scheme, which ran from September 2022 through February 2025, involved bribes to […]

todayJanuary 15, 2026 152 2

Shaun Wick

Eastern Illinois University

Wick joins Panthers as RB coach

CHARLESTON -- The Eastern Illinois University Panthers have a new running backs coach, per an announcement from football head coach Chris Wilkerson. Shaun Wick was announced as the hire during a news release on Wednesday, who is coming to Charleston after two seasons at New Mexico State. During his time with the Aggies, he served as an offensive analyst and assistant coach for running backs and wide receivers. He would help coach two second-team All-Conference USA running backs, Seth McGowan […]

todayJanuary 7, 2026 110

Ricky Proehl St. Louis Battlehawks

Football News

Proehl is Battlehawks’ newest field general

ST. LOUIS — It did not take long for the St. Louis Battlehawks to find a new head coach, following the departure of Anthony Becht for the Orlando Storm. The Battlehawks’ front office announced the hire of Ricky Proehl as their new head coach just days before the new year. Proehl, a former St. Louis Ram, much like Becht, was an instrumental member of the Rams’ “Greatest Show on Turf.” His role in the team’s explosive, high-power offense from 1999 to 2001 made […]

todayJanuary 5, 2026 104

Nokomis Central Illinois holiday

Editorial

9 years for Heartland Newsfeed

People ask me on occasion how long Heartland Newsfeed has been around. When I tell them, they express some surprise. The response usually goes one of two ways: "Really? Seems like it's been around for much longer." "Really? I didn't know you existed!" So, when do we become "all grown up"? Heartland Newsfeed marks the beginning of its ninth anniversary this week. Our sister radio network, Heartland Newsfeed Radio Network, will mark the beginning of its seventh anniversary. Its sister […]

todayDecember 29, 2025 111

Bloomington Bison

ECHL

Bloomington Bison weekend games postponed

BLOOMINGTON -- This weekend's games between the Bloomington Bison and the Iowa Heartlanders have been postponed. The Bison front office announced the news in a news release Saturday. The postponement is the result of the Professional Hockey Players of America work stoppage, which would receive its authorization on Friday. All tickets for game postponements will remain valid. No action from season ticket holders is necessary at this time. For single-game purchasers, all tickets for these games are exchangeable for any […]

todayDecember 27, 2025 110

Nokomis Pana Vandalia Holiday Tournament

Prep Sports

LIVE COVERAGE: Vandalia Holiday Tournament

Pana defeats Meridian 61-46 7:30 p.m. -- Meridian would take a brief lead by two at the end of one quarter. However, they could never take the lead again against the Pana Panthers. The Hawks led Pana 11-9 after the first buzzer. They would only follow up with eight additional points to fall behind the Panthers 27-19. Ted Jones led the Hawks with eight points. He would be followed by Cam Dean with three and Jonas Henderson and Bryce Brown […]

todayDecember 26, 2025 352 1

Nokomis Pana Vandalia Holiday Tournament

IHSA

Nokomis, Pana to appear in Vandalia Tourney

VANDALIA -- The Pana Panthers and Nokomis Redskins are among seven teams making the trek to Vandalia this weekend. The Vandalia Holiday Tournament kicks off Friday with eight teams vying for the title. The Redskins, which have been a regular participant since 1974, are the second seed in this year's tournament. They will be in a pool comprising of host Vandalia, Flora, and defending champion Greenville. The Panthers, a regular participant since 1980, are the fourth seed in the tournament. […]

todayDecember 23, 2025 123 1

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