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Did you know Illinois has a state song?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:14 GMT

ILLINOIS (NEXSTAR) – Most people know what their state symbols are, such as the state flag, bird, or even plant. There’s one thing most people can’t recall, and that’s their state song.It’s no surprise that Illinois is one of 48 states in the nation with a state song. While almost every state song contains the name of the state in the title (with some adding a word or two for variety), Illinois is not one of those states. Its state song is titled “Illinois,” and its lyrics were written by Civil War veteran Charles H. Chamberlin in 1893. Verses were set to the tune of a song named, “Baby Mine” by Archibald Johnson. Want to hear the song sung yourself? Here's a YouTube link to a virtual performance by the University of Illinois' Women's and Varsity Men's Glee Club. The song’s lyrics can be viewed below:By thy rivers gently flowing, Illinois, Illinois,O'er thy prairies verdant growing, Illinois, Illinois,Comes an echo on the breeze.Rustling through the leafy trees, and its mello...

Broncos 14, Commanders 3: Live updates and highlights from the NFL Week 2 game

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:14 GMT

Sean Payton and the Broncos are looking to bounce back from their narrow 17-16 loss to the Raiders in Week 1. Stick here for live updates and analysis as Denver takes on the Commanders at Empower Field at Mile High.Live updatesFirst-quarter analysis — Broncos 14,  Commanders 3Matt Schubert, sports editor (3 p.m.) Dare I say, this game has been … fun?!? Both offenses are making plays — some of them of the explosive variety — and multiple scoring drives. Russell Wilson looks composed. Sean Payton is dipping into his bag. And Marvin Mims is doing the running man in the end zone! It’s 14-3 Broncos and we still have 12 seconds left in this quarter.Welcome to the @NFL, @marvindmims: CBS or @paramountplus pic.twitter.com/2kn2ZYeTeF— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) September 17, 2023Matt Schubert, sports editor (2:53 p.m.) Josey Jewell uses all of his 20-inch vertical leap to knock down Sam Howell’s pass on third and long. Another Commanders excursion into Bron...

The 2023 Jeep Compass High Altitude 4×4 SUV

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:14 GMT

What is a Compass? A Compass is a compact SUV built in the Stellantis assembly plant in Toluca, Mexico, and sold in the U.S. and Canada by Jeep. Compass is a capable SUV, and it’s loaded with tech and driver assistance features, even in the base model. Now it comes standard with four wheel drive; which makes the 2023 Jeep Compass a pretty capable off roader that you can drive to the trail right off the showroom floor.The new Compass offers a dynamic range of features that impact nearly every aspect of your adventure, including a sophisticated cabin, legendary capability, the best comfort, technology, safety and security features available on any compact 4×4 today.Compass also has a wide range of trim levels, as well as distinctive configurations, across the lineup in 7 different models, which are: Sport, Latitude, Latitude Lux, Altitude, Limited, Trailhawk and the top of the line model, the High Altitude Edition.This week Jeep sent me a 2023 Compass High Altitude 4×4...

49ers live blog: Niners lead on McCaffrey’s TD, dinged-up Aiyuk returns

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:14 GMT

The 49ers face a major NFC West rival in Week 2 after they demolished the Steelers in Pittsburgh last week in their season opener.Can they win a second road game to move to 2-0 before returning to Levi’s Stadium?Follow along with our live updates:2Q, 13:32 – 49ers 10, Rams 3: Jake Moody makes a 27-yard field goal after an apparent third-down catch by Brandon Aiyuk was overruled, forcing the field goal attempt. Christian McCaffrey kick-started the drive with a 51-yard run down the left sideline, then jawed with former Niners cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon after the tackle.1Q, 1:54 – 49ers 7, Rams 3: Brett Maher caps an 11-play, 50-yard drive for the Rams with a 43-yard field goal. Following the Rams’ kickoff, Brandon Aiyuk returns after missing the end of the 49ers’ prior drive with an apparent injury.1Q, 8:25 – 49ers 7, Rams 0: Christian McCaffrey takes a handoff on second-and-2 to the endzone from 14 yards out to open the scoring.1Q, 9:19 –...

Oakland mother killed after being struck by stray bullet while asleep

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:14 GMT

(KRON) -- A woman was killed after a shooting Saturday night around 9:45 p.m., the Oakland Police Department said. The shooting happened on the 3600 block of 38th Avenue near Masterson Street.However, it was later revealed that the shooting victim was an innocent bystander who was inside her home. At least one bullet struck the victim whose home is located one block away from the shooting.The victim was killed by a stray bullet while she was sleeping, according to District 4 Councilmember Janani Ramachandran. It was later determined that she was a mother of two children. Oakland misses deadline for crucial police funding "I am absolutely horrified to hear of the senseless act of violence that occurred in the Laurel last night," Ramachandran said in a statement to KRON4. "A mother of two young children was killed in her own home, struck by a stray bullet while asleep. The bullet came from gunfire a block away on 38th and Masterson St. I urge my fellow City of Oakland colleagues to ...

Allen and the Bills bounce back from a season-opening dud with 38-10 rout of the Las Vegas Raiders

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:14 GMT

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen rebounded from a four-turnover, season-opening dud by throwing three touchdown passes and leading the Buffalo Bills to a 38-10 rout of the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.Linebackers Matt Milano and Terrel Bernard each intercepted Jimmy Garoppolo, and the Bills eased the lingering frustrations following a 22-16 overtime loss at the New York Jets on Monday and a week full of off-field distractions.Coach Sean McDermott had to address his leadership group after team owner Terry Pegula was accused of making racially insensitive comments in a lawsuit filed by a former NFL Media reporter. Pegula denied the allegations.And then on Wednesday, a Bills media reporter was overheard on an open microphone questioning receiver Stefon Diggs’ character. Diggs went to social media a day later by calling the comments “hurtful” and “insulting.”It was an especially uplifting performance from Allen, who enjoyed his 21st three-or-more touchdown outing after spending...

Two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber will not pitch again for Red Sox this season

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:14 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — Two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber has ended his minor league injury rehabilitation assignment and will not pitch again this season for the Boston Red Sox.The 37-year-old right-hander has not pitched for Boston since June 20 because of right shoulder inflammation. He had been scheduled to make a third rehab start for Triple-Worcester on Saturday.Instead, manager Alex Cora said Kluber will continue his rehab at home. Kluber started for Worcester on Sept. 12, allowing two hits and striking out two in 2 2/3 scoreless innings.With the Red Sox, Kluber went 3-6 with a 7.04 ERA in 15 games, including nine starts. He signed a $10 million, one-year contract with Boston in January, a deal that includes an $11 million club option for 2024.Kluber went 5-3 with a 3.83 ERA in 16 starts for the New York Yankees in 2021, including a no-hitter in a 2-0 victory at Texas. He pitched for Tampa Bay in 2022, going 10-10 with a 4.34 ERA in 31 starts.A three-time All-Star, Kluber...

Bartolo Colón celebrated for 21-year career, announcing retirement 5 years after last pitch

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:14 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Bartolo Colón wanted to say goodbye to the major leagues with the New York Mets and, of course, his home run was going to be celebrated.Four months past his 50th birthday and five years removed from his last big league pitch, Colón was honored by the Mets on Sunday when he announced his retirement after 21 big league seasons.“My first home was Cleveland,” Colón said through a translator during a pregame news conference, “But now I’m here with the Mets and I feel really comfortable here.”Colón went 247-188 with a 4.12 ERA and 2,535 strikeouts in 3,461 2/3 innings. A four-time All-Star, he started his big league career with Cleveland in 1997 and won the 2005 AL Cy Young Award with the Los Angeles Angels.He pitched for 11 big league teams but is repeatedly reminded of his batting feat. On May 7, 2006, Colón homered off the San Diego Padres’ James Shields, becoming at 42 years, 349 days the oldest player to his hit first major league homer.“The only thing I could think a...

Arsenal gets a moment of quality from Trossard’s goal in drab 1-0 win at Everton in Premier League

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:14 GMT

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — The classic chant “1-0 to the Arsenal” was heard at Everton on Sunday as Gunners fans celebrated a Premier League win that was a throwback to its pragmatic style of the mid-1990s.A 69th-minute goal by substitute Leandro Trossard was a rare moment of quality in a game more typical of the Arsenal way celebrated in song before Arsene Wenger’s arrival as coach in 1996 began a new era of creativity.Trossard cleverly guided a first-time, left-footed shot into the net off the far post after Bukayo Saka cut back a pass he could take smoothly in his stride for the 1-0 win.It capped a standout week for the Belgium winger who scored a similarly impressive goal with his right foot Tuesday in his national team’s 5-0 rout of Estonia in a European Championship qualifying game.“I’ve been practicing all my life with both feet and it helps you in the game as an attacker,” Trossard said.Trossard had come on midway through the first half to replace Gabriel Martinelli who was i...

Efficient Arsenal overcomes Everton with Trossard goal. Chelsea misfires in 0-0 draw at Bournemouth

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:14 GMT

It wasn’t pretty or exciting on Sunday but Arsenal’s 1-0 win at Everton was just the kind of game that Premier League title challenges can be built on.A classy 69th-minute shot by substitute Leandro Trossard sealed the three points and lifted the level of quality against a limited Everton team playing spoiler at home.It was a third straight 1-0 loss for Everton at Goodison Park this season amid prospective new American ownership for the club.Arsenal was the only team in action Sunday to score, after Chelsea misfired in a 0-0 draw at Bournemouth.Trossard entered the game unexpectedly early when Gabriel Martinelli was injured within a minute of play restarting after he thought he had given Arsenal the lead in the 19th. It was ruled out by an offside spotted on video review.The victory kept Arsenal level with Tottenham and Liverpool, trailing two points behind defending champion Manchester City at the top of the standings.It was Everton’s first game since the club announced major...