The University of Illinois Springfield is teaming up with the Illinois Department of Transportation's Division of Traffic Safety and the Illinois Secretary of State's Office to host a free child safety seat check on March 4.
According to the Illinois Secretary of State's Office, traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for children ages four through 14, and that nearly 80 percent of child safety seats are installed improperly. Parents and guardians are encouraged to attend this event, which is being held on the UIS campus from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Certified child passenger safety seat technicians will be on hand to ensure that safety seats are properly installed, and to educate attendees on proper installation procedures. Anyone unable to attend this event can call (217) 557-5190 to make a future appointment.
This event is free and open to the public. For more information, email Stacey Gilmore at shemb1@uis.edu.
The story was reported by WAND-TV on February 23, 2016.
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Thursday, February 25, 2016
UIS men could earn GLVC tournament berth with win at McKendree
The University of Illinois Springfield men’s basketball team’s main objective Thursday night is to win.
Nine of the 12 berths to the Great Lakes Valley Conference Championship Tournament which starts Sunday are decided. Three spots are up for grabs on the final night of league play.
Coach Bill Walker is confident the Prairie Stars will qualify for the GLVC tourney if they beat McKendree in a regular-season finale at Lebanon Thursday night at 7:30. UIS (11-16) and McKendree (12-13) both own 5-12 conference records in the GLVC East. They are both also 2-7 in divisional play inside the East.
McKendree edged UIS 86-84 in Springfield on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in January.
If the Stars lose Thursday night, their fate will be decided by other teams. Divisional records and tiebreakers are expected to come into play.
The story was reported by The State Journal-Register on February 25, 2016.
Read the story online.
Nine of the 12 berths to the Great Lakes Valley Conference Championship Tournament which starts Sunday are decided. Three spots are up for grabs on the final night of league play.
Coach Bill Walker is confident the Prairie Stars will qualify for the GLVC tourney if they beat McKendree in a regular-season finale at Lebanon Thursday night at 7:30. UIS (11-16) and McKendree (12-13) both own 5-12 conference records in the GLVC East. They are both also 2-7 in divisional play inside the East.
McKendree edged UIS 86-84 in Springfield on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in January.
If the Stars lose Thursday night, their fate will be decided by other teams. Divisional records and tiebreakers are expected to come into play.
The story was reported by The State Journal-Register on February 25, 2016.
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Monday, February 22, 2016
Ramirez provides leadership for UIS women's golf team
University of Illinois Springfield golfer Becca Ramirez is doing what seniors are supposed to do: She has the best scoring average on the team.
The Springfield High School graduate compiled a team-best average of 80 during the fall season. She also led the Prairie Stars with four top-10 finishes. She was runner-up at the Quincy University Fall Classic.
“I relaxed a lot more this fall,” Ramirez said. “I’m kind of hard on myself in general, but I felt a lot more confident.”
UIS opens its spring season Sunday in the Start 2 Finish Classic in Lake Wales, Florida.
Ramirez had a scoring average of 82.91, No. 2 on the team, as a junior. She noticed an improvement in her approach shots to the green, which was key to shaving strokes last fall.
“I have more confidence in my iron game,” Ramirez said. “My goal for the spring is to stay under 80.”
Her lowest round last fall was 78. Ramirez shot a career-low 73 at UIS her freshman year. She shot a 75 in the first round of the Great Lakes Valley Conference Championship in 2015.
Ramirez was featured by The State Journal-Register on February 20, 2016.
Read the story online.
The Springfield High School graduate compiled a team-best average of 80 during the fall season. She also led the Prairie Stars with four top-10 finishes. She was runner-up at the Quincy University Fall Classic.
“I relaxed a lot more this fall,” Ramirez said. “I’m kind of hard on myself in general, but I felt a lot more confident.”
UIS opens its spring season Sunday in the Start 2 Finish Classic in Lake Wales, Florida.
Ramirez had a scoring average of 82.91, No. 2 on the team, as a junior. She noticed an improvement in her approach shots to the green, which was key to shaving strokes last fall.
“I have more confidence in my iron game,” Ramirez said. “My goal for the spring is to stay under 80.”
Her lowest round last fall was 78. Ramirez shot a career-low 73 at UIS her freshman year. She shot a 75 in the first round of the Great Lakes Valley Conference Championship in 2015.
Ramirez was featured by The State Journal-Register on February 20, 2016.
Read the story online.
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