CSM co-founder Larry Larson reflects on many useful life lessons provided to him by late Belvidere golf coach Andrew Werhane.

Coming off a seven-win season that snapped a seven-year playoff drought last fall, Normal U-High is eyeing another big step forward in 2024.  “I think this team is hungry to prove that not only do we belong in the playoffs, but that we can win games in the playoffs, that we can compete at the top of one of the toughest conferences in Central Illinois, if not the state,” head coach Brody Walworth said. “I think we're excited that we made the postseason, but now we want to move beyond that.”...

Central Illinois has a great basketball tradition. While this is evident in looking at IHSA super-sectional and state finalists every single year, it’s even more apparent when looking at the next level.  Peoria and Bloomington-Normal area high schools have helped develop over 60 college basketball players, spread across the country at every level. Many of them earned All-Conference honors and played on winning teams far and wide.  Want to check up to see how some of your favorite high school...