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Springfield native Sam Antonacci hits first career MLB home run for Chicago White Sox
2+ hour, 46+ min ago (170+ words) Springfield native Sam Antonacci hit his first career MLB home run for Chicago White Sox on Tuesday. The Sacred Heart-Griffin alum's home run was inside-the-park. Antonacci ripped it down the third base line, and slide head first into home, giving…...
Top 10 Central Illinois baseball teams so far, per Max Preps
2+ week, 2+ hour ago (60+ words) FOX Illinois The high school baseball season is young, but Max Preps has ranked the top Central Illinois teams so far. Motorcycle rider dies following accident on Wabash Avenue Illinois emotional after Final Four loss: Illini hope for roster retention…...
The Decatur Bean Ballers: what we know about the newest Prospect League baseball team
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (263+ words) Decatur is getting a baseball team, and they'll be called the Bean Ballers. It's a reference to the city's long history with soy beans and also the Chicago Bears " the football franchise started as the Decatur Staleys before moving up…...
Central Illinois set for baseball boom with new teams in Springfield and Decatur
5+ mon, 3+ day ago (234+ words) Central Illinois is gearing up for an exciting baseball season in 2026, with two major announcements promising to bring economic benefits to the region. The Women's Professional Baseball League has chosen Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield for its inaugural season, while…...
Woman goes viral for allegedly stealing home run ball from child during baseball game
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (344+ words) WASHINGTON (TNND) " A woman is being criticized online after she allegedly took a home run ball from a boy and a man during a Major League Baseball game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Miami Marlins. Video circulating on social…...
White Sox prospect Sam Antonacci promoted to Double-A Birmingham
9+ mon, 4+ day ago (146+ words) A Heat Advisory remains in effect until 7 pm this evening. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) " White Sox prospect and Springfield native Sam Antonacci is making strides in his baseball career as he heads to Double-A Birmingham. The infielder has shown impressive performance with…...
Glenwood wins 3 A Softball State Championship in extra innings
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (274+ words) by Samuel St. Jean Peoria, IL. (WICS) " The Glenwood Titans are the 2025 3 A Softball State Champions. The Titans cap off their 37-1 season with the 3 A crown by defeating Providence Catholic 3-2 in the 8th inning. It was fairly routine first few innings in…...
Ambulance and airlift dispatched to Maplewood Sports Complex; details pending
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (77+ words) At 11: 35 a. m. , an ambulance, airlift and first responders were at Maplewood Sports Complex in Rantoul. We will update this story as more information becomes av Ambulance and airlift dispatched to Maplewood Sports Complex; details pending RANTOUL, Ill. (WICS) " At 11: 35 a. m. , an ambulance, airlift…...