UIS opening new student union

The University of Illinois Springfield is opening a new student union in January.

It's a $21.7 million project.

The 50,000 sq. ft. facility still needs landscaping, decor, and furnishings.

The grand opening is set for January 14th 2018.

Officials are calling it a "Community Hub" for campus where students can eat and attend events and will have two dozen student workers.

This story aired on WICS Newschannel 20 on November 5, 2017.

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Men's Cross Country: Stars finish 13th in regional

University of Illinois Springfield senior Eli Cook was 55th and the Prairie Stars placed 13th at the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional.

Cook completed the 10K in 33 minutes 9.8 seconds.

The Prairie Stars’ next placer was Tyler Pasley. He was 81st.

This story appeared in The State Journal-Register on November 4, 2017.

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Women's Volleyball: Stars get 20th win

The University of Illinois Springfield posted its ninth consecutive victory and clinched its first ever Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament berth with a win against Indianapolis.

The Prairie Stars are closing in on the program record for wins in a single season.

It has already set the record for NCAA Division II victories in a season.

Alyssa Hasler and Taylor Bauer had 10 kills each against Indianapolis. Tiffany Wentworth added 30 assists and nine digs.

This story appeared in The State Journal-Register on November 4, 2017.

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