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(Bloomington–jc)   The Illinois High School Association  will host its 2025 Officials Conference on Friday and Saturday, July 11-12, 2025, at Normal Community West High School in Normal. The annual conference provides professional development and networking opportunities for athletic contest officials from around the state who officiate 25 IHSA sports.

Each summer, the IHSA offers the opportunity for its 12,000-plus licensed athletic officials to attend the conference, providing training in all sports in a collegial atmosphere focused on empowering officials to grow in their craft.

 

 

NASCAR Cup racing heads to Sonoma California this weekend. Nascar Driver Michael McDowell says he felt like there was lots of anticipation before heading down to the track. 

Nascar Driver Michael McDowell

 

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Parkland College Women's Soccer will host a High School I-D Camp on Saturday, July 19 at the fields on campus. Training and match play will begin at 9 a.m. Space in the camp is limited to juniors and seniors only, the first 20 field players and up to four goalkeepers. Register online at signup-genius-dot-com-forward slash-go-parkland The camp costs $50. Registration forms are available on the college's website and facebook pages. 

 

 

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – With excitement building for the 2025-26 Illinois men's basketball season, remaining season tickets at State Farm Center go on sale today — and inventory is limited. Season tickets will be available first to I FUND members, the men's basketball waitlist, and finally to the general public in a phased schedule throughout the week. Due to high demand and limited availability, fans are strongly encouraged to plan accordingly and secure seats as early as possible.

SEASON TICKET ON-SALE SCHEDULE: 

Wednesday, July 9

• 9 a.m. CT – Loyalty Circle Silver, Loyalty Circle Gold & Hall of Fame

• 12 p.m. CT – Olympian, Block I & Loyalty Circle Bronze

• 3 p.m. CT – Champion & Oskee

Thursday, July 10

• 9 a.m. CT – New Illini, Captains & All-American

• 12 p.m. CT – Men's Basketball Waitlist

Friday, July 11

• 9 a.m. CT – General Public