PEORIA - It sounded like ice popping and a few minutes later, a load-bearing wall of a Central Peoria home collapsed, leaving a massive, gaping hole in the house and causing additional stress for a couple expecting their first child.

Gary Trotter spent a lifetime coaching and developing kids in baseball, basketball and golf. And that included Hall of Fame slugger Jim Thome.

CHAMPAIGN - The Illinois Valley Central volleyball team lost a battle of nationally ranked teams Wednesday, losing in three sets to top-ranked Parkland.

Eureka Hornets head coach Jason Bachman outlines what he calls a "call your mama" play - a versatile run play that you can count on when you're in need.