http://lewismarien.com/blog daily 0.75 2015-12-07 http://lewismarien.com/blog/2015/12/7/galesburg-internship-part-7 monthly 0.5 2019-12-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1449515584830-0W8JUMCUZCT2UD9TYOOL/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Part 7 Dick Kowalski, of Galesburg, Ill., shares a laugh with mayor John Pritchard on Nov. 23 at the conclusion of the 37th annual Community Thanksgiving Luncheon at Best Western Plus Prairie Inn in Galesburg, Ill. Kowalski was named this year's recipient of the Thomas B. Herring Community Service Award, an award that recognizes a person who exemplifies true service to others without recognition or publicity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1449516091204-379W60QUFC8FP2CKVY8D/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Part 7 Knoxville High School freshmen Jacob Betz, left, and Steven Comandini watch a 3-D printer in action on Nov. 23. The high school in Knoxville, Ill., recently added two 3-D printers and started a robotics team. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1449516172833-LYEX9R4QKCSWU9OMRIFS/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Part 7 A 3-D printer at Knoxville High School in Knoxville, Ill., puts the finishing touches on Totodile from the Pokémon series. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1449516207663-J98KFESJ472RL8CNXKV8/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Part 7 Galesburg High School's student section reacts to a play on the court during the Streaks' boys basketball opener against East Peoria on Nov. 25 at John Thiel Gymnasium. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1449516266630-2KDF6O8P1VSOZL0A1XI0/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Part 7 People and Target employees wait outside of the store's Galesburg, Ill., location prior to the 6 p.m. opening Thanksgiving evening, Nov. 26. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1449516319872-E4E8L7C74D2IYLO9HG0V/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Part 7 Angie Craig of Wataga eyes a 36-inch giant plush bear while shopping on Thanksgiving evening, Nov. 26, at Target in Galesburg, Ill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1449516405011-1JX4OYUT4T22D8EKFWXM/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Part 7 Galesburg's Cody Hawthorne goes up to block a shot during the Streaks' game against TEAM Englewood on Nov. 27 at John Thiel Gymnasium. The Streaks won 71-28. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1449516566847-RAM9EHKVNLEF6IYAW50P/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Part 7 Tom Egan, of Galesburg, Ill., shares a laugh with volunteers as he hangs snowflakes inside the Discovery Depot Children's Museum in Galesburg, Ill., Nov. 30 in preparation for the annual Festival of Trees event held on the first Thursday in December. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1449516622890-Q3G3AUH1MXS485P5H23Q/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Part 7 Attendees of the World AIDS Day Tree Lighting Ceremony stand in a moment of silence Dec. 1 as a tree at the Memorial Garden outside of the Knox County Health Department in Galesburg, Ill., is illuminated with red lights. World AIDS Day is a day dedicated to heighten awareness of both HIV and AIDS, as well as to remember those whose lives have been touched by the disease. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1449516711310-PFQZWJIGM7M0ZQPGOP10/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Part 7 Richard Hogan, of Galesburg, Ill., dances to the "Macarena" with his daughter Alexis, 7, during the 27th annual Daddy-Daughter Candyland Ball Dec. 2 at the Lake Storey Pavilion in Galesburg, Ill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1449516771183-WWWMDDNF4H8OOZIY8PVR/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Part 7 Shirley Warren, 91, of Canton, Ill., takes a look around her new living room at Courtyard Estates of Knoxville. Warren was one of the first residents to move into the new assisted living center Dec. 4, located at 415 E. Main St. in Knoxville, Ill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1449516830614-YYTT13BM55W4PSJ4MTW3/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Part 7 Monmouth-Roseville boys basketball head coach Chuck Grant stares at the clock during the Titans' game with Camp Point Central on Dec. 5 in Monmouth, Ill. The Titans won 72-49 to improve to 6-0 on the season. http://lewismarien.com/blog/2015/11/23/galesburg-internship-part-6 monthly 0.5 2019-12-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1448297572019-99T0E700246JUVEVEZQ6/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Part 6 Galesburg High School boys basketball head coach Mike Reynolds watches as members of the team perform a drill during practice Nov. 9 at John Thiel Gymnasium. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1448297737505-KCIP3FYCI3UBBM9MXD9E/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Part 6 Steve Richerson, of Frog Pond, Ala., also known by his stage name "Steve Trash", entertains Galesburg and Monmouth area school students Nov. 10 at The Orpheum Theatre in Galesburg, Ill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1448297631263-AA2XDE4PXR24ES0KSSK8/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Part 6 Paula Helle, left, leads members of the Galesburg High School choir in rehearsal Nov. 11. The choir has been rehearsing for its annual Madrigal Dinner held in December. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1448297832447-PVQMTN9FYZT5YQSDVDST/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Part 6 Trees were uprooted late night Nov. 11 and early Nov. 12 from a wind storm at Memorial Park Cemetery in Galesburg, Ill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1448297909809-Q2OB9EIFNU4W7HKY8PTX/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Part 6 Parts of a roof from Harvest Church of God in East Galesburg, Ill., were found in the nearby neighbor's yard after late night Nov. 11 and early Nov. 12's wind storm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1448298111192-Y4ABK5SUAWOFRSG642L7/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Part 6 Ottawa Marquette's David Marin gets carried off the field following the Crusaders' 17-14 win against Orion in the IHSA Class 1A quarterfinal Nov. 14 in Ottawa, Ill. Marin kicked a 26-yard field goal in the final seconds to win the game for Ottawa Marquette, who advanced to the semifinal and will play Stark County. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1448298672753-0QXSREXRPSJ3I3UZ9QPT/fatalvigil1115.jpg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Part 6 Paul Brechbuhler, left, of Galesburg, Ill., speaks to attendees of a candlelight vigil Nov. 15 outside The Beanhive in Galesburg, Ill. Members of the community attended the candlelight vigil for Sally Christianson, 18, of Wataga, Ill., who died overnight Nov. 12 in a single-car accident. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1448298893679-4HT2XOCBQMWU3X8OHFTJ/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Part 6 An all-terrain vehicle navigates through big puddles between tracks Nov. 17 at the BNSF Railway yard in Galesburg, Ill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1448299016339-0FP25TGQTBCSDXDBI875/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Part 6 Carl Sandburg College's Kassi Henrekin tries to elude Lincoln College's Ashanti Barnett on Nov. 20 during the Chargers' game with the Lynx at Carl Sandburg College's John M. Lewis Gymnasium. Carl Sandburg won 81-55. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1448299109886-BJA9ZUSXQYOB72ZQIHLM/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Part 6 Westbound traffic on U.S. Highway 150 goes about their business as snow begins to fall late-night Nov. 20 north of Galesburg, Ill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1448299265534-UIOF79YDF2T1RSL1QLF4/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Part 6 Annawan-Wethersfield football players huddle around two heaters during a timeout of their IHSA Class 2A semifinal with Tri-Valley on Nov. 21 in Downs, Ill. Annawan-Wethersfield fell to Tri-Valley 20-12, closing their season at 11-2. http://lewismarien.com/blog/2015/11/9/galesburg-internship-part-5 monthly 0.5 2019-12-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1447125842427-GNKKCC00OG12XXS40ZCN/1005730204+IL_GAL_orpheumcommercial_01+copy.jpg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Part 5 Doug Alderman, far left, owner of Railway Public Studios, films cast members acting out a scene Oct. 26 as part of a promotional video outside of the Orpheum Theatre in Galesburg, Ill. The promotional video features antique cars, people dressed in old-style clothing and dancing girls, with a scheduled release online in November. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1447126053639-UVW8JPDBY8WN2DA86N0D/1005752062+IL_GAL_knoxvilleedsecretary_03+copy.jpg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Part 5 Illinois Secretary of Education Beth Purvis talks with local school administrators Oct. 27 following her tour of Knoxville High School in Knoxville, Ill. Purvis toured several school districts throughout the day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1447126251292-DUVP13226BQ4SPMUKF6Z/IL_GAL_rockridgerushind_28+copy.jpg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Part 5 Rockridge's Drake Schroeder (86) has a little fun during his team's huddle after they beat Rushville-Industry 42-21 in the first round of the IHSA Class 2A playoffs Oct. 30 at Bob Wixom Field in Rushville, Ill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1447126352825-SHJCRHULBGAWPG043PCH/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Part 5 Spring Valley Hall's Drew Pullam (4) hikes the ball during the Red Devils' IHSA Class 2A first round playoff game with the United Red Storm on Oct. 31 at Richard Nesti Stadium in Spring Valley, Ill. The Red Devils beat the Red Storm 34-0. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1447126579300-81SQ9XYF1LQQDSSG38O3/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Part 5 Rep. Norine Hammond, R-Macomb, announces her re-election campaign to local media and supporters Nov. 4 at the Knox County Courthouse in Galesburg, Ill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1447126706019-Z8O5428IRE2LGB1ZO7CE/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Part 5 Mike DeSutter, left, of Woodhull, Ill., announces that he will seek the Republican nomination for state representative of the 74th District on Nov. 5 outside the Knox County Courthouse in Galesburg, Ill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1447126946821-X8IGLWOF9I1NRE7HOMOD/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Part 5 ROWVA High School sophomore Charlie Gibbons, right, leads a group in the chant "2n2 is what we do" during a pep rally Nov. 6 in the school's gymnasium. The school located in Oneida, Ill., has been named a finalist out of 50 schools nationwide for the "Celebrate My Drive" competition sponsored by State Farm, with one school receiving an Echosmith concert and 10 other schools each receiving $100,000 grants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1447127311334-FLORKVNJARCCDTFH4J8W/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Part 5 Knox College senior Sophia Spooner, center right, explains different types of microgreens Nov. 7 during a workshop at the 2015 Prairie Fire Bioneers Conference inside the Ford Center for the Fine Arts on the Knox College campus in Galesburg, Ill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1447127399502-W5SMEOP908O1L0ESQEJR/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Part 5 K.C. Hill, of Galesburg, Ill., looks through a copy of "Outside the Rails: A Rail Route Guide from Chicago to La Plata, Mo.," Nov. 7 at the Galesburg Public Library. The book, by authors Robert and Kandace Tabern of Wadsworth, Ill., explores in great detail the sights that passengers see out their train windows when passing through Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri aboard Amtrak's Southwest Chief train out of Chicago. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1447127462072-4N6VOY2WH0XME6U7SHAQ/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Part 5 Stark County's Zade Musselman (63) is fired up following his team's IHSA Class 1A second round playoff game against Forreston Nov. 7 in Forreston, Ill. The Rebels beat the Cardinals 42-16 to advance to the quarterfinal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1447127579972-9HNC70J4W1XYPF3CKDTU/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Part 5 A member of the Monmouth College Pipe Band warms up prior to the start of the 15th annual Veterans Parade Nov. 8 in downtown Galesburg, Ill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1447127629228-737IAJ6ERKHTTRVV5QRH/1005886116+IL_GAL_veteransparade_05+copy.jpg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Part 5 Members of the Illinois Patriot Guard ride down East Main Street in motorcycles during the 15th annual Veterans Parade Nov. 8 in downtown Galesburg, Ill. http://lewismarien.com/blog/2015/10/26/galesburg-internship-part-4 monthly 0.5 2019-12-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1445914346017-K37AA3O0ICMHJHAU6AQJ/1014whirl01.jpg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Part 4 Shawn Whirl, center, walks out of the Henry C. Hill Correctional Center in Galesburg, Ill., with his mother Erma at left, his fiancée Gloria Castaneda, second from right, and attorney Tara Thompson on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015. In 1990, Whirl was tortured by a Chicago detective working under disgraced former Chicago police commander Jon Burge. Whirl was tortured until he confessed for the robbery and murder of a Chicago cabdriver, and in 1991 he was sentenced to 60 years in prison. However, in August 2015 his murder conviction was overturned by a unanimous appellate court and Whirl was cleared of all charges on Oct. 13. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1445914899293-FVZ45MNRTLJRF11C48W7/1014whirl04.jpg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Part 4 Shawn Whirl embraces his fiancée Gloria Castaneda after talking to the media following his release from the Henry C. Hill Correctional Center in Galesburg, Ill., on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1445914259877-41TTURPTBDJFGSXPJLEP/1014+classroom.jpg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Part 4 Galesburg High School student Eric Thompson repositions hanging paper flowers in his Housing and Interior Design class Oct. 14. Students in the class redesigned their teacher's room over a period of time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1445915069577-EXM0I0I22H3MXY2ZED15/1015alligator.jpg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Part 4 Jim Nesci, of Homer Glen, Ill., shows off his near 9-foot alligator Bubba to students at Lombard Middle School in Galesburg, Ill., on Oct. 15. Nesci brought several cold blooded creatures for the students in a class to touch and get a close-up view of. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1445915161716-OLTZXRTLJMVDEK4NR1PC/1015crescent.jpg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Part 4 A crescent moon is seen over the Knox County Courthouse's clocktower in Galesburg, Ill., on Oct. 15. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1445915264555-5KXZFLIO3WI0ZPPC6ZHU/1017IL_GAL_lakeforestmonmouth_02.jpg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Part 4 Lake Forest College quarterback Sean Dickson just gets off a pass as Monmouth College linebacker Michael Smith goes for a tackle on Oct. 17 at April Zorn Stadium in Monmouth, Ill. The Fighting Scots beat the Foresters 38-7. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1445915305864-J5HF28T0AOFFALR5J1GS/1018harvest.jpg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Part 4 Luke Sanburg, 4, of Rolling Meadows, Ill., looks out the window while on a combine ride Sunday with his sister Julia, 5, and their father Paul during the 10th annual Twin Rivers: Harvest of Hope Foods Resource Bank Harvest Celebration on Oct. 18 at Nelson Farm near Galesburg, Ill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1445915361772-ZZZH8IUEX00EBA64Y38I/1018harvest2.jpg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Part 4 Bruce Courtright, of Oneida, Ill., unloads harvested corn from his combine into a grain truck during the 10th annual Twin Rivers: Harvest of Hope Foods Resource Bank Harvest Celebration on Oct. 18 at Nelson Farm near Galesburg, Ill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1445915438526-E9N5CTVI7TJ0GHZ0NFYH/1020rally04.jpg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Part 4 A speaker recalls on her domestic violence experience during the 22nd annual Take Back the Night Rally on Oct. 20 at the Lake Storey Pavilion in Galesburg, Ill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1445915400133-47HHEYS9DLKOHJIBQ51H/1020rally01.jpg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Part 4 Gabby Nunes, 6, of Galesburg, Ill., tries to blow out her candle during the 22nd annual Take Back the Night Rally's candlelight vigil on Oct. 20 at the Lake Storey Pavilion in Galesburg, Ill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1445915638899-TE8O8745OU3EBROIP5U7/1021soccer.jpg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Part 4 Galesburg goalkeeper Jonathan Whittle, right, blocks a header from Dunlap's Clint Koehler during a Class 2A regional semifinal match on Oct. 21 at Charger Field in Orion, Ill. The Streaks lost to the Eagles 7-0. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1445915605312-2BQZ7BU47G1WG15ZY9UL/1021.jpg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Part 4 Fall colors are vibrant in Monmouth Park on Oct. 22, in Monmouth, Ill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1445915761077-KUUBY0BDZ5OTY4ZN1FWI/1022IL_GAL_rekash_01.jpg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Part 4 Jon Rekash, center right, sits for a photo with his family on the porch of their house in Abingdon, Ill. On June 6, 2015, Jon, who had just became a full-time police officer with the Abingdon Police Department, went out one night to ride his motorcycle. Later that night, he woke up laying in a ditch and couldn't move. The accident has left him in a wheelchair but he says his faith in God and Jesus Christ has kept him alive, and the community of Abingdon has been supportive for him as he continues to recover. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1445915883125-S8JU61OVA30P3GBGP8J0/1023fb.jpg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Part 4 Mercer County's Ben Nichols (12) makes a leaping catch over a United's Derek Hart (87) during a game Oct. 23 at George Pratt Memorial Field in Aledo, Ill. The Golden Eagles beat the Red Storm 27-0. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1445916043624-BUI37KKA8BQ71PG6GF6D/1023fb2.jpg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Part 4 Spirit team members perform a fire trick during halftime of the Mercer County Golden Eagles-United Red Storm football game on Oct. 23 at George Pratt Memorial Field in Aledo, Ill. http://lewismarien.com/blog/2015/10/8/galesburg-internship-part-3 monthly 0.5 2019-12-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1444662779523-1CST38B5AYDCDWWWP7WG/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Part 3 Knoxville's Chloe Palmer (6) and Nicole Lehman (19) defend a shot from Brimfield-Elmwood's Alannah Chaney (5) during the game Sept. 28 at Knoxville High School in Knoxville, Ill. The Blue Bullets lost to the Indians in two sets, 25-15 and 25-22. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1444667863660-673XJRY4JR6EFH9QRBDS/circus1+10-2.jpg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Part 3 Ryan Holder, of St. Louis, does an act with tigers during the Kelly Miller Circus's performance Oct. 2 at the Calvary Assembly of God's church grounds in Galesburg, Ill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1444668310470-ZA4784I7YXCDYUFPA06F/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Part 3 Princeville High School's mascot greets Joe Duttlinger (66) on the bench during the Princes' game against the United Red Storm on Oct. 2 in Princeville, Ill. Duttlinger had left the game early with an injury, and the Red Storm beat the Princes 21-14. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1444668667023-3EPMVK6DA0HR0MFX8D9X/lifechain+10-4.jpg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Part 3 A participant in the annual Life Chain sits along Broad Street in Galesburg, Ill., on Oct. 4. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1444668084908-VDOMUSPBR3DM285PSUXT/bustos+10-5.jpg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Part 3 Douglas Hooks, right, production manager at WestRock in Galesburg, points out areas of interest to U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-East Moline, while on a tour of the plant Oct. 5. Bustos toured WestRock as part of her "Manufacturing Triangle Tour" and to call for a long-term highway plan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1444668795368-A8RJ3MVXA0UD9YC0QO88/pink+sky+10-6.jpg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Part 3 A pink sky illuminates Lake Storey in Galesburg, Ill., on Oct. 6. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1444668838101-MSVRA3EPS29YW1S9UV9D/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Part 3 The sun sets along Fremont Street in Galesburg, Ill., on Oct. 8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1444668874295-SFHGB6808AA4IA3YWX64/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Part 3 Julie McCurdy, left, of Moline, Ill., has a laugh while her daughter Macy, 5, struggles to carry a giant pumpkin on Oct. 10 during the Giant Pumpkin Festival at Country Corner Farm in Alpha, Ill. http://lewismarien.com/blog/2015/9/28/galesburg-internship-moving-right-along monthly 0.5 2019-12-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1443455376849-P10UCJ2H0CWCTCI02E84/IL_GAL_biblestudy_01.jpg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Moving right along From left to right, Bob Clark, Greg Vickers Sr., and Roy Ewalt, all of Galesburg, Ill., pray at the conclusion of the first Bible study class on Sept. 14 at the Knox County YMCA in Galesburg, Ill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1443452629121-OTJYNN9NKENH224RV1JU/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Moving right along U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan steps off his bus after arriving in Williamsfield, Ill., on Sept. 15. Duncan visited the town's school as part of his sixth annual "Ready for Success" back-to-school tour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1443455916828-3V04KB2FZ317P32RYTWU/FIRE+FIRE+FIRE.jpg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Moving right along Williamsfield Fire Protection District firefighter Tony Byrd uses a pike pole to clear out debris after the extinguishing of a garage fire at 215 N. Poplar St. in Williamsfield, Ill., on Sept. 16. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1443456304251-R4AQJU4MT9HZPB3I4REZ/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Moving right along Aaron Rider, of Hugo, Okla., also known as "Melvino the Clown" in the Kelly Miller Circus, performs a juggling trick for children at Galesburg Christian School on Sept. 17. The performance addressed the importance of education and as a way to bring awareness that Calvary Assembly of God in Galesburg will be hosting the Kelly Miller Circus in October. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1443456561747-UBYMCFC9ZPKRPZK508V3/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Moving right along Paul Reuschel, of Macomb, Ill., tees off during a “Cubs vs. Cards” superball golf tournament on Sept. 17 at Bunker Links Golf Course in Galesburg, Ill. Reuschel was a pitcher for the Chicago Cubs from 1975 to 1978, and is the brother of Rick Reuschel, who is also known as "Big Daddy.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1443457014522-PP3F6EPBK0DMFRNZMSFE/1005279725+IL_GAL_doggiejog_09.jpg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Moving right along Participants walk the one-mile route during the 23rd annual Doggie Jog on Sept. 19 at the Prairieland Animal Welfare Center in Galesburg, Ill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1443457206468-0KOS3WVHT0CUGRASCMUM/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Moving right along Max, a 7-year-old yorkie, frolics through the grass during the 23rd annual Doggie Jog on Sept. 19 at the Prairieland Animal Welfare Center in Galesburg, Ill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1443457339091-YCOXXO55CRRA9WMDZIT6/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Moving right along Biscuit, a 12-year-old labrador, takes a drink of water during the 23rd annual Doggie Jog on Sept. 19 at the Prairieland Animal Welfare Center in Galesburg, Ill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1443457847941-FIULPUXD733SS83U7O6O/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Moving right along Lukas Villarreal, left, of Henderson, Ill., overtakes two other racers during the AMA District 17 Illinois State Motocross Championship on Sept. 20 at the Galesburg Motorcycle Club near Rio, Ill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1443457990908-KG1J1GQYZJ5QMY90NEUG/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Moving right along Craig Lee, of Ottawa, Ill., goes airborne during the AMA District 17 Illinois State Motocross Championship on Sept. 20 at the Galesburg Motorcycle Club near Rio, Ill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1443458640095-ZQD2XY9ZCLO70K22Q88P/1005290718+IL_GAL_statetreasurer_01.jpg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Moving right along Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs, D-Champaign, speaks at a news conference on Sept. 21 in Alumni Hall at Knox College in Galesburg, Ill. Frerichs visited the campus to urge Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner and the Illinois General Assembly to approve Monetary Award Program (MAP) grant funding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1443459363675-8EQ0I1GCBGAVB1UQAWJ7/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Moving right along South Fulton's Trace Hood leaps into the arms of his father, Don, after the Rebels defeated the Abingdon-Avon Tornadoes 32-26 on Sept. 25 at Western Illinois University's Hanson Field in Macomb, Ill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1443459639554-X75ATPU77410PATBB33X/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Moving right along Dave Snyders, of Alton, Ill., makes popcorn on Sept. 26 during the 44th annual "Jordbruksdagarna" (Swedish for "earth work days") in Bishop Hill, Ill. Snyders runs Pioneer Karmel Korn, in an attempt to recreate how early pioneers made popcorn, by mixing oil and sugar in an iron kettle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1443459917555-L71UAWAOGQQ6LFKTDWK5/1005335560+IL_GAL_jordbruksdagarna_02.jpg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Moving right along The Nordic Dancers, of Chicago, perform on Sept. 26 at the 44th annual Jordbruksdagarna in Bishop Hill, Ill. http://lewismarien.com/blog/2015/9/14/galesburg-internship-diving-right-in monthly 0.5 2019-12-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1442249148031-H8NJSP4WKI1HDZZJYO9Y/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Diving Right In Chris Spears, of Knoxville, Ill., gives a neck rub to his dog Rossi, a 9-year-old Czech shepherd, during a welcome home ceremony for the two on Sept. 4 at the Connie Nott Canine Area at Inbinder Park in Galesburg, Ill. Spears, who is currently a police officer in Abingdon, Ill., reunited with Rossi at the ceremony, who both served overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan. Rossi is a former Navy K-9. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1442259198841-FK7G8OKY4TMRURSFFOJU/cross+country+sept+05.jpg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Diving Right In Galesburg's Anastasia Beetler, left, and Kaitlyn Pendergast compete in the varsity girls race on Sept. 5 during the Silver Streaks Invite at Lake Storey in Galesburg, Ill. Pendergast took fifth place in the race and the girls team finished in sixth overall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1442259818050-BUBKZSJPZO6SF934DAAJ/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Diving Right In Local Boy Scouts of America members carry a large U.S. flag down East Main Street in Galesburg, Ill., during the 123rd annual Labor Day Parade on Sept. 7. Galesburg's parade is the second oldest in the nation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1442259900425-FA72EUK1U5YG3JC7U9MR/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Diving Right In The ROWVA High School Marching Band performs in the 123rd annual Labor Day Parade in Galesburg, Ill., on Sept. 7. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1442260504785-NXAWVQGERITBQI5TTMP9/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Diving Right In A trio of Stearman biplanes roll over the flight line during Day 2 of the 44th annual National Stearman Fly-In on Sept. 8 at Galesburg Municipal Airport. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1442260604125-2RQTUTRY56ZTBMOVEUDS/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Diving Right In Bailey Ripka, 9, carries a basket filled with monarch butterflies near Gale Elementary School in Galesburg, Ill., on Sept. 8. Students at the school released more than 70 monarch butterflies which are migrating to Mexico for the winter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1442263985560-AE3EFGHG9L06TORO902E/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Diving Right In Josie Parish, 9, left, and Bailey Ripka, 9, interact with a monarch butterfly near Gale Elementary School in Galesburg, Ill., on Sept. 8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1442264083484-W7K0O8XA7Y9JHHLQBLCK/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Diving Right In A Knox College student dressed as a Yip Yip from Sesame Street waits to greet passing students during Pumphandle at Old Main on the campus of Knox College on Sept. 9. Pumphandle is an annual event on the campus, where all faculty and students greet each other the day before the fall term begins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1442264236691-ZMBUKF7NMK580LI6DMBS/pumphandle+sept+09_02.jpg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Diving Right In Chuck Schulz, a professor of physics at Knox College, high fives students during Pumphandle at Old Main on the campus of Knox College on Sept. 9. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1442264273782-99BVXW8LLGHVP4GHUAKV/stearman+sept+10.jpg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Diving Right In A Stearman biplane sits in the flight line during Day 4 of the 44th annual National Stearman Fly-In on Sept. 10 at Galesburg Municipal Airport. The biplane, owned by Wallace Lail of Duluth, Ga., has a Snoopy (of Peanuts) decal on the front, which was hand-painted by Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1442264541063-ZWUMU7W4USW69YPM5WK8/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Diving Right In Galesburg VFW Post 2257 Quartermaster Dan Jacobs plays "Taps" during the post's annual remembrance of the 9/11 attacks on Sept. 11. The ceremony included a reading of names of local men that died in the War on Terror, a 21 gun salute and the display of a U.S. flag that flew over Afghanistan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1442264774115-QPCNQUPJJHG0B3UZOA43/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Diving Right In Abingdon-Avon quarterback Bo Glaser looks for an open teammate during the Tornadoes' game against North Fulton on Sept. 11 in Abingdon, Ill. The Tornadoes won 38-20. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1442265273966-T5360MUMHM7RJLRNAZP6/artinpark+sept+12_01.jpg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Diving Right In Jerry Rhoads, of Saint Joseph, Ill., makes a new spinning top during the Galesburg Civic Art Center's 29th annual Art in the Park on Sept. 12 at Standish Park in Galesburg, Ill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1442265489800-GMHR2VBC0WZRHI1Z16PS/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Diving Right In Carleton College's Chris Madden (1) runs with the ball as Knox College's Sam Coffey (5) closes in during the Prairie Fire's home opener against the Knights on Sept. 12 at Knox College's Stisser Field. The Prairie Fire defeated the Knights 23-20. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1442265861408-DP9NZTGBJSS3R9NGN9XX/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Diving Right In Cierra Hambsch, of Galesburg, Ill., nears the finish line with her team Galesburg FFA, or "Flooded Farm Animals", during the 22nd annual Great Cardboard Boat Regatta on Sept. 13 at Lake Storey in Galesburg, Ill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1442266122359-QFTL92IVMMOIA23D6RLO/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Galesburg Internship: Diving Right In Chad Thompson, a fifth grade teacher at Gale Elementary School in Galesburg, Ill., gathers ducks during the 20th annual Galesburg Public Schools Foundation Duck Race on Sept. 13 at Lake Storey in Galesburg, Ill. http://lewismarien.com/blog/2015/8/11/summer-shootings monthly 0.5 2015-08-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1439333816784-LQS3HGT4CEG8CJMO2CDK/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Summer Shootings Milton Barbee, center, of Decatur, Ill., jokes around while being recognized during the Mercy Gardens' graduation of its first class on Jul. 10 at the Good Samaritan Inn in Decatur, Ill. Mercy Gardens, a horticulutral job skill training program, is a partnership with the Good Samaritan Inn and Decatur Is Growing Gardeners (DIGG), and helps individuals change their lives around to learn new skills. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1439334211075-QOH5AKWUSZMUSWRP4E0C/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Summer Shootings Vanilla Ice performs at the 2015 Decatur Celebration's Funfest Stage on Aug. 8 in Decatur, Ill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1439334309095-E6RQ74BLM021SNMO2Q5Q/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Summer Shootings Blues Traveler vocalist and harmonicist John Popper performs at the 2015 Decatur Celebation's Show Stage on Aug. 8 in Decatur, Ill. http://lewismarien.com/blog/2015/4/12/softball-and-spot-news monthly 0.5 2015-04-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1428880131835-KR0OIHZDKLI7IB2VLERO/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Softball and Spot News Southern Illinois' Katie Bertelsen (27) fields a ground ball to Shaye Harre (25) for an out during Game 1 of a doubleheader against Drake University at Charlotte West Stadium. Drake beat SIU 3-2. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1428880159274-V0GQVKB23RKVTU8B56YD/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Softball and Spot News Southern Illinois' Kelsey Gonzalez slides into third during Game 1 of a doubleheader against Drake University at Charlotte West Stadium. Drake beat SIU 3-2. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1428880261370-Y7OUM8LOF3H3U659FUYK/SIU-DU+SB+08.jpg Blog - Softball and Spot News Southern Illinois' Merri Anne Patterson (1) and Kelsey Gonzalez (7) can only watch the ball go over the outfield wall for a Drake University home run during Game 2 of a doubleheader against Drake University at Charlotte West Stadium. Drake beat SIU 4-1. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1428880306995-R6LWVCE9E1A06PZABBOJ/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Softball and Spot News Drake University's Laura Brewer (3) is congratulated by her teammates after a home run during Game 2 of a doubleheader against Southern Illinois at Charlotte West Stadium. Drake beat SIU 4-1. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1428880342959-YIJ92KP09C8T57BDK79B/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Softball and Spot News During the extinguishing of a house fire on 208 W. Hospital Drive in Carbondale, the Carbondale Police Department brought residents of the house food and drinks. Six people and a dog were inside the house, nicknamed "Animal House", when the owner of the Dairy Queen next door notified them that the house had caught on fire. Other than a minor injury to a firefighter, no other serious injuries were reported. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1428880356859-Y25XHBWUPIFKN2UI31BH/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Softball and Spot News Carbondale Fire Department firefighter Ryan Hall works to put out the remains of a house fire at 208 W. Hospital Drive in Carbondale. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1428880364722-CDQ6KCL6B1Y0B7T035CS/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Softball and Spot News Carbondale Fire Department firefighters Chad Hicks (left) and Jay Crippen (right) work to put out the remains of a house fire at 208 W. Hospital Drive in Carbondale. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1428880389569-HC6AMNFJOT9OCKJYB8KO/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Softball and Spot News Carbondale Fire Department firefighter Bradley Lam checks for hotspots on the roof of 208 W. Hospital Drive in Carbondale. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1428880397094-X83LQWKR8LISSPLHUSZP/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Softball and Spot News Carbondale Fire Department firefighter Bradley Lam checks for hotspots on the roof of 208 W. Hospital Drive in Carbondale while another firefighter rolls up a fire hose next to the back wall of the house. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1428880410884-Y5VEPK4HVFW0ZFUJCK2L/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Softball and Spot News Carbondale Fire Department firefighter Wesley Clemmons (left) and Assistant Chief Stephen McBride talk after putting out a house fire at 208 W. Hospital Drive in Carbondale. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1428880417590-FVJKI9JWWYRXUM5O5LGP/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Softball and Spot News Residents watch the Carbondale Fire Department put out the remains of a house fire at 208 W. Hospital Drive in Carbondale. http://lewismarien.com/blog/2015/3/7/preps-basketball-decatur-macarthur-vs-lincoln monthly 0.5 2015-03-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1425713597054-NA9CZ853PVQ4RFVYZXIZ/LDM_8173.jpg Blog - Preps Basketball: Decatur MacArthur vs. Lincoln MacArthur head coach Ron Ingram calls out a play during the Generals' regional championship game with the Lincoln Railers at Mount Zion High School in Mount Zion, Ill. MacArthur won 57-38. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1425713650885-FL9BQEEJLYWCSP1IL8RX/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Preps Basketball: Decatur MacArthur vs. Lincoln Lincoln's Aron Hopp (5) drives to the basket during the Railers' regional championship game with the Decatur MacArthur Generals at Mount Zion High School in Mount Zion, Ill. MacArthur won 57-38. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1425713667190-UT723N4WYSZ9EF5HQ1S6/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Preps Basketball: Decatur MacArthur vs. Lincoln https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1425713680976-VSLWEUULZD4SIPGJA6F4/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Preps Basketball: Decatur MacArthur vs. Lincoln Lincoln's Payton Ebelherr (14) tries to pick off a pass from MacArthur's Dallas McClain (1) during the Generals' regional championship game with the Railers at Mount Zion High School in Mount Zion, Ill. MacArthur won 57-38. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1425713709195-YK3LAWW9YA05FCA4RP5Q/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Preps Basketball: Decatur MacArthur vs. Lincoln MacArthur's Shawntrez Spates (11) tries to get around Lincoln's Will Cook (3) during the Generals' regional championship game with the Railers at Mount Zion High School in Mount Zion, Ill. MacArthur won 57-38. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1425714707962-U1P8UFV6US1MQPEWTHXC/LDM_8592.jpg Blog - Preps Basketball: Decatur MacArthur vs. Lincoln MacArthur head coach Ron Ingram talks to his team during a timeout of the Generals' regional championship game with the Lincoln Railers at Mount Zion High School in Mount Zion, Ill. MacArthur won 57-38. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1425714844232-9K3ZC91B4ON6UGJRDOQ2/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Preps Basketball: Decatur MacArthur vs. Lincoln MacArthur celebrates their Mount Zion Regional championship win against the Lincoln Railers at Mount Zion High School in Mount Zion, Ill. MacArthur won 57-38. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1425714906544-6SNQ4I7HDP9GMPCO4ADQ/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Preps Basketball: Decatur MacArthur vs. Lincoln MacArthur's Kamari Jones (22) receives a hug after the Generals' regional championship game with the Lincoln Railers at Mount Zion High School in Mount Zion, Ill. MacArthur won 57-38. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1425714953973-51Q23D2V46X6YFC2ND19/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Preps Basketball: Decatur MacArthur vs. Lincoln MacArthur's Kamari Jones (22) celebrates after the Generals' regional championship game with the Lincoln Railers at Mount Zion High School in Mount Zion, Ill. MacArthur won 57-38. http://lewismarien.com/blog/2014/12/23/wrapping-up-the-year monthly 0.5 2015-02-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1419394306040-YYQHAAEP1BINXBS95NUD/011414_wrestling_RGB_LM.jpg Blog - Wrapping up the Year Carbondale Community High School's Will Meador keeps his eyes on the clock while holding down Cahokia High School's Deairis Tipler during a first round match of the 132-pound tournament on Jan. 11 at Carbondale Community High School in Carbondale, Ill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1419394397272-ESZ0OB01XC966GCNCKC9/031914_danceFEAT_RGB_LM.jpg Blog - Wrapping up the Year Kamdyn Mathews, 4, of Carterville, Ill., participates in an exercise during a preschool dance class on March 18 at Willow Street Studios in Carbondale, Ill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1419394465336-LNVJCNGV0WZS43Q7U4ZM/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Wrapping up the Year Shannon Lambert, 2, of Marion, Ill., receives her dogtags after she and her father Nicholas participated in the "Run for the Warriors" 5K on March 22 at SIU Carbondale's Campus Lake. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1419394496569-NZGZJV4DCEH7I0BZ6WGB/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Wrapping up the Year SIU Carbondale students and community members pose for a "Hands Up, Don't Shoot" group photo on Aug. 18 in front of Grinnell Hall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1419394610418-QO320R6WKEWWX7EVYALE/download.jpg Blog - Wrapping up the Year Evan Ehrenheim, center, receives high-fives from cross-country teammates Oscar Medina, left, and Juan Carrera, right, on Sept. 17 while jogging on Dogwood Drive in Carbondale, Ill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1419394626895-R19H1XNUS87VHOKJJ011/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Wrapping up the Year Mike Bost, R-Murphysboro, embraces Terri Bryant, R-Murphysboro, after both won their respective races on Nov. 4 (Election Day 2014) at the Elks Lodge in Murphysboro, Ill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1419395043414-CODY4MGCT0QFT3QXY25J/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Wrapping up the Year The Rev. Joseph Brown, a SIU Carbondale professor of Africana Studies, consoles student Ben Smith during a "die-in" demonstration on Dec. 9 at the Student Center. http://lewismarien.com/blog/2014/11/8/election-day-2014 monthly 0.5 2014-11-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1415433164778-6NS0AWW9OFHGX4KAW5EK/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Election Day 2014 Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) and her husband Rick arrive at the Elks Lodge in Murphysboro, Ill., to cheers and applause from supporters. Terri Bryant defeated Bill Kilquist (D-Murphysboro) to win the 115th House District. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1415433420962-JL57TS05GTI00M4D3JMX/LDM_5241.jpg Blog - Election Day 2014 Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) embraces her mother, Susan Bear, of Atlanta, Ga. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1415433523469-W2P5U766RBPPO5WUESDE/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Election Day 2014 Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) answers questions from local media before delivering her victory speech. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1415431186798-SUP3SJ7F6QLO66EISKRO/Mike+Bost+Support.jpg Blog - Election Day 2014 Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro) walks through the aisle of supporters after winning the Illinois 12th Congressional District against Bill Enyart (D-Belleville). Bost is the first Republican to represent the Illinois 12th Congressional District since 1993, and is the first Republican in 70 years to serve Southern Illinois in Congress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1415433661864-UMPKD5STGRJYLJAGU9VP/Mike+Bost+Terri+Bryant+Hug.jpg Blog - Election Day 2014 Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro) and Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) embrace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1415433839378-KDUL22JY5KJDU39SMKEP/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Election Day 2014 Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro) gives his victory speech. "I thank you so very much for the opportunity to serve you," Bost said. "I have had one of the best staffs that I could ever ask for to put this together." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1415434265632-P85VPATIS1NFQ8PJQ9HY/LDM_5487.jpg Blog - Election Day 2014 Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro) answers questions from local media after delivering his victory speech. http://lewismarien.com/blog/2014/10/1/late-september monthly 0.5 2014-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1412213332225-64VTZZTW6KHZDL56R371/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Late September Jon Hall, of Sesser, Ill., mixes a drink on Sept. 20 at Saluki Bar N' Grill in Carbondale, Ill. The bar changed its age limit to 21 and up on Sept. 14. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1412213481857-RZ5RI9DPYXAFU40LKH88/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Late September Michael Milligan, of New York, acts out a scene from his one-man play "Mercy Killers" on Sept. 22 at Guyon Auditorium in Morris Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1412213664897-PEGRXU63OQHHC2AGR0G3/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Late September Dan Andree, left, Jon Goldfine, center, and Ben Wright, of Henhouse Prowlers, perform at Hangar 9 on Sept. 27. The band, of Chicago, has been playing bluegrass music for more than 10 years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1412213878847-0IDRO0GP7LG5DC6NPU19/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Late September Running back Brayden Bisaillon, left, and quarterback Blake Hicks have replaced former running back Phillip Frangello and quarterback Michael Aschemann on the Carterville Lions this season, jumping out to a 5-0 start. Bisaillon and Hicks believe they can bring Carterville its first state championship since 1996. http://lewismarien.com/blog/2014/9/17/early-september monthly 0.5 2014-10-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1411002180545-4X8CF8AT0Q0THLT3D5AG/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Early September Haley Johnson, 16, of Pinckneyville, Ill., helps douse participants with color powder during the "Color Me for Light" 5K Run on Sept. 1 at the Williamson County Fairgrounds in Marion, Ill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1411011394422-C6BLN7MYDJLCMVGAUMOC/090814_ARTILLERY4_RGB_LM.jpg Blog - Early September Joel Swearingen, left, of Lesterville, Mo., waits for Vincent Saitta, right, of Leslie, Mo., to search the bore of a cannon during an Artillery Safety School group cannon drill on Sept. 6 at Fort de Chartres in Prairie du Rocher, Ill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1411011490360-H6LVA5SL75AUVDIYBDH4/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Early September Evelyn Eddings, 9, of Anna, Ill., receives a lesson from her instructor Ramona Twellman on Sept. 7 at Giant City Stables in Makanda, Ill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1411011627301-REDG6EKAY2L3538AT6IY/091614_MARTINEZ_RGB_LM.jpg Blog - Early September Daniel Martinez, one of six freshmen on the SIU men's tennis team this season, was born in Quito, Ecuador, but then moved to San Antonio where he began playing tennis. The only left-handed player on the team, Martinez hopes to contribute as much as he can. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1411011857250-GZN9OFHAOQTO892LEI2F/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Early September Evan Ehrenheim, center, receives high-fives from cross-country teammates Oscar Medina, left, and Juan Carrera, right, on Sept. 17 while jogging up Dogwood Drive in Carbondale, Ill. http://lewismarien.com/blog/2014/8/29/first-couple-weeks monthly 0.5 2019-12-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1409333204513-817CH8GGRJCWSYE92WUZ/082514_LEWISBAND_WEB_LM.jpg Blog - First Couple Weeks George Brozak, director of athletic bands at SIU, leads the Marching Salukis in rehearsal at Altgeld Hall on Aug. 14. The Marching Salukis have over 200 members this year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1409333523495-WT3IVBKRGAA54V2PNR18/081914_RALLY_WEB_LM.jpg Blog - First Couple Weeks SIU students participate in the "Hands Up, Don't Shoot" rally on Aug. 18 in front of Grinnell Hall. The rally shed light on the recent violence outbreaks in Ferguson, Mo., and the death of 18-year-old Michael Brown, who was shot by a St. Louis County police officer on Aug. 9. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1409333645691-QQAHNYPLM98K6LNC323J/082614_HOG_WEB_LM.jpg Blog - First Couple Weeks Alan Elliott, of West Frankfort, Ill., preps a whole hog on Aug. 25 at 17th Street Bar and Grill in Marion, Ill. The restaurant hosts a weekly High on the Hog event every Tuesday at its Marion location and every Thursday at its Murphysboro location. http://lewismarien.com/blog/2014/5/26/first-stringer-gig-somewhat monthly 0.5 2014-12-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1401130792803-8OC25WQ8D4K5J44JXQ9V/Stephens_Ron2+052414.jpg Blog - Learning the Ropes Vietnam War veteran Ron Stephens, of Decatur, Ill., begins his journey with fellow veterans Scott Hartman and Cody Floyd after leaving Dale's Southlake Pharmacy on May 24. Stephens kicked off his Warrior Walk for the third year in a row, heading for a final destination of Elwood, Ill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1401131529273-SYV0HHOX19F7C7F5PBJ6/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Learning the Ropes From left to right, Ron Stephens, Scott Hartman and Cody Floyd, all veterans, converse as they begin their journey towards Elwood, Ill., on May 24 in Decatur, Ill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1401132158438-7JDC7MJ4RDRR5F0A4A4R/St+Pierre_Jessica1+052414.jpg Blog - Learning the Ropes Decatur Park District employees Jessica St. Pierre, left, and Britney Munos go over front desk responsibilities during opening weekend on May 24 at Fairview Pool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1401132226815-Q279KICZAETIG33I28X1/Bundy_Jill1+052414.jpg Blog - Learning the Ropes Jill Bundy, of Decatur, Ill., helps her daughter Miracle Schafer, 3, take off her socks before swimming on May 24 at Fairview Pool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1401132350621-0IO5VIB7RB77DRLCKOY8/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Learning the Ropes Champaign Saint Thomas More's Michaela Ward, left, and Mount Zion's Morgan Engmann fight for possession during the sectional championship game on May 24 at Walter Boyd Field in Maroa, Ill. The Braves lost to the Sabers 3-2 as Champaign Saint Thomas More claimed their first sectional title in program history. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1401132528426-LLN1YLI78JWTG8YL5NA1/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Learning the Ropes Mount Zion's Jenna Platzbecker keeps the ball in play during the sectional championship game against Champaign Saint Thomas More on May 24 at Walter Boyd Field in Maroa, Ill. The Braves lost to the Sabers 3-2 as Champaign Saint Thomas More claimed their first sectional title in program history. http://lewismarien.com/blog/2014/5/8/what-ive-been-up-to-lately monthly 0.5 2014-12-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1399522056541-W24U0VREURL4ICUGMHWX/031914_danceFEAT_RGB_LM.jpg Blog - What I've Been Up To Lately Kamdyn Mathews, 4, of Carterville, Ill., participates in an exercise during a preschool dance class on March 18 at Willow Street Studios in Carbondale, Ill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1399522268438-8AZKSPAETXFTFDQIXUD8/image-asset.jpeg Blog - What I've Been Up To Lately Shannon Lambert, 2, of Marion, Ill., receives her dogtags after she and her father Nicholas participated in the "Run for the Warriors" 5K on March 22 at SIU Carbondale's Campus Lake in Carbondale, Ill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1399522743850-QF09L2QSRMBDD0JDRP9N/image-asset.jpeg Blog - What I've Been Up To Lately Aaron Connor, of Murphysboro, Ill., fishes during the fifth-annual Saluki Bassers Veterans Appreciation Fishing Tournament on April 13 at Lake of Egypt in Marion, Ill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1399522899434-ORU3EHFK57EN5DAA3QXR/image-asset.jpeg Blog - What I've Been Up To Lately Tye Sturgeon, of Batesville, Ark., spends time with his horse Edward on April 25 at the Randolph County Fairgrounds in Sparta, Ill. Sturgeon hopes to ride across 48 states with Edward to benefit Western Wishes, a non-profit organization that helps children and young adults who are victims of severe spinal cord and head injuries as well as survivors of cancer. http://lewismarien.com/blog/2014/2/20/mbb-siu-salukis-vs-bradley-braves-pink-out-game monthly 0.5 2019-12-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1392930790464-3E9Y4VQZE3VILAFDE26E/Blog+1.jpg Blog - MBB: SIU Salukis vs. Bradley Braves (Pink Out Game) Southern Illinois guard Desmar Jackson dunks the ball. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1392930866048-XDWCPSFQANL3IYZTWO7U/Blog+2.jpg Blog - MBB: SIU Salukis vs. Bradley Braves (Pink Out Game) Southern Illinois guard Jalen Pendleton holds onto the ball while being triple teamed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1392936008790-KZF13JT4UHFNPVC09Y5P/Blog+3.jpg Blog - MBB: SIU Salukis vs. Bradley Braves (Pink Out Game) Southern Illinois guard Tyler Smithpeters celebrates with teammates on the bench after hitting a three point shot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1392936062252-4GVXM3T1FOQ5YVQ5XYQD/Blog+4.jpg Blog - MBB: SIU Salukis vs. Bradley Braves (Pink Out Game) Southern Illinois guard Desmar Jackson is helped up after getting fouled. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1392936092632-P1QS3PBOOAA8WUJIBOLJ/Blog+6.jpg Blog - MBB: SIU Salukis vs. Bradley Braves (Pink Out Game) Southern Illinois fans cheer during the final seconds of the game. SIU won 75-64 and it has gave them the sixth seed in the Missouri Valley Conference. http://lewismarien.com/blog/2014/2/7/wbb-siu-salukis-vs-northern-iowa-panthers monthly 0.5 2019-12-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1391762920064-NR7GZV3GCVBG9ODELEU6/_CZ23920.jpg Blog - WBB: SIU Salukis vs. Northern Iowa Panthers Southern Illinois forward Dyana Pierre shoots over Northern Iowa's Jen Keitel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1391763078647-GOQLHDCUAR0CJZDIFEFF/_CZ24025.jpg Blog - WBB: SIU Salukis vs. Northern Iowa Panthers Southern Illinois guards Jordyn Courier and Hannah Shores double team Northern Iowa guard Madison Weekly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1391763417449-L3VU89IV241CLI437X2T/_CZ24083.jpg Blog - WBB: SIU Salukis vs. Northern Iowa Panthers Southern Illinois guard Carlie Corrigan wrestles away the ball while being double teamed by Northern Iowa's Stephanie Davidson and Amber Sorensen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1391763601108-EI3HH8W6WD66J3VVFRIM/_CZ24090.jpg Blog - WBB: SIU Salukis vs. Northern Iowa Panthers Southern Illinois guard Sidney Goins puts up a hook shot over Northern Iowa's Brittni Donaldson. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1391763710974-WADECVL2NXDOBS1M5AQZ/_CZ24115.jpg Blog - WBB: SIU Salukis vs. Northern Iowa Panthers Southern Illinois forward Dyana Pierre disputes a call with the official. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1391763611645-UQDPH6N8GF1YONJIJRA9/_CZ24127.jpg Blog - WBB: SIU Salukis vs. Northern Iowa Panthers Northern Iowa's Stephanie Davidson, left, and Hannah Schonhardt, right, help Jen Keitel get back up to her feet after taking a charge. http://lewismarien.com/blog/2014/1/20/murdale-wrestling-tournament monthly 0.5 2014-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1390268577567-NSA72BDMETA57ASLKOR7/IG2M0817.jpg Blog - Murdale Wrestling Tournament Murphysboro High School's Dylan Chambers is medically attended to during a first round match in the 132-pound tournament. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1390269059895-NW5H7AOO6O82O878VDF6/IG2M0695.jpg Blog - Murdale Wrestling Tournament Carbondale High School's Will Meador wraps his ankle prior to his first round match with Cahokia's Deairis Tipler. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1390267281182-DTJ0VGALJYU2MSVVBWMY/011414_wrestling_RGB_LM.jpg Blog - Murdale Wrestling Tournament Carbondale High School's Will Meador looks at the clock while holding down Cahokia's Deairis Tipler in a first round match of the 132-pound tournament. http://lewismarien.com/blog/2014/1/9/first-day-back-first-fun-adventure monthly 0.5 2019-12-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1389292286466-WWROYZCKD9TETUHEDDSN/IMG_3839.jpg Blog - First Day Back, First Fun Adventure Jessica Pease, of Carbondale, sleds downhill with her son James, 2. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1389292395172-JHB9NW6PDTSUM533YAL7/IMG_3922.jpg Blog - First Day Back, First Fun Adventure Norah Pease, 7, sleds downhill as snow kicks up in her face. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1389292663941-RWCFQ3QZQRLQSGNQWH91/IMG_3856.jpg Blog - First Day Back, First Fun Adventure James Pease, 2, watches from the top of the hill as his sisters Norah and Ingrid race on their sleds. http://lewismarien.com/blog/category/Galesburg+IL monthly 0.5 http://lewismarien.com/blog/category/Internship monthly 0.5 http://lewismarien.com/blog/tag/galesburg monthly 0.5 http://lewismarien.com/blog/tag/vanilla+ice monthly 0.5 http://lewismarien.com/blog/tag/graduation monthly 0.5 http://lewismarien.com/blog/tag/mercy+gardens monthly 0.5 http://lewismarien.com/blog/tag/blues+traveler monthly 0.5 http://lewismarien.com/blog/tag/decatur+celebration monthly 0.5 http://lewismarien.com/blog/tag/internship monthly 0.5 http://lewismarien.com/video daily 0.75 2022-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1433494666547-LV61S3OZHVRI2MUJ3GFR/image-asset.jpeg Multimedia Chess Club at the Decatur Celebration (Herald & Review Multimedia) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1433494666547-LV61S3OZHVRI2MUJ3GFR/image-asset.jpeg Multimedia Chess Club at the Decatur Celebration (Herald & Review Multimedia) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1433494813295-ELU06Z3KAGBNMXWRTERT/image-asset.jpeg Multimedia Street Checkers at the Decatur Celebration (Herald & Review Multimedia) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1433738674228-UBTK0GS85T8Y5CRVRZKL/image-asset.jpeg Multimedia - Mileur Orchards in Murphysboro, Ill. 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Southern Illinois won, 2-1. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1386712035288-KOJPBUWAY241YOVP5WHJ/8699670871_cb028f5f93_b.jpg Sports Belmont's Alec Diamond makes the tag on Southern Illinois' Rennie Troggio at home plate during their nonconference baseball game Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at Abe Martin Field in Carbondale, Illinois. Southern Illinois won, 2-1. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1422555531305-CB77SA70PM8DYK7WC2BY/091814_INVITE2_RGB_LM.jpg Sports Southern Illinois men’s cross country team members Oscar Medina, Evan Ehrenheim and Juan Carrera share a high five on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014, during practice along Dogwood Road in Carbondale, Illinois. The cross country men’s and women’s teams are preparing for its annual Saluki Invitational, the first meet for the top runners. "It’s not a heavy competition so it’s good just to see where we’re at," Medina said. "Everyone on the team looks strong and put in an amazing summer." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1576791359531-EP29JIKKSDEWS1GJ0ZMX/image-asset.jpeg Sports Illinois State’s Madison Williams goes to the basket for a dunk over Valparaiso's Mileek McMillan during the second half of their Missouri Valley Conference men's basketball game Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018, at Redbird Arena in Normal, Illinois. The Redbirds defeated the Crusaders, 76-65. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1462313148378-JQOJ404MJFQRBX57AAYV/FOOTBALL+FEAT+NOV+21+2015.jpg Sports Members of the Annawan/Wethersfield football co-op keep warm next to two space heaters during a timeout of their IHSA Class 2A semifinal game against Tri-Valley High School on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, in Downs, Illinois. Tri-Valley won, 20-12. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1612586073038-7J8FFWVRN3B0H8H6YIXJ/image-asset.jpeg Sports Snow covers Ryan Grote, of Hudson, Illinois, as he watches his shot on the No. 1 fairway during the 45th Snowbird Open on Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, at Highland Park Golf Course in Bloomington, Illinois. Despite wind chills reaching near 30 below zero, Grote and three other golfers took part in the annual New Year’s Day event. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1612597501712-X212FSK4EXX80YO0JOON/image-asset.jpeg Sports St. Louis Cardinals’ Paul DeJong waits for his announced entrance to enter a room full of fans during the Cardinal Caravan stop Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, at Parke Regency Hotel and Conference Center in Bloomington, Illinois. DeJong is a former Illinois State baseball standout. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1612046207829-BJRGBRHRPJQC4HDSJP56/083118-blm-spt-1citysoccer.JPG Sports Normal Community High School forward Michael Reibling looks to score on University High School goalkeeper MacCallan Conklin during their game in the 22nd annual Intercity Boys Soccer Tournament on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Normal, Illinois. Reibling had two goals in the Ironmen’s 3-0 win over the Pioneers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1604087093510-UNORFM5M6U430HOKRFOR/050518-blm-spt-1iwusoft.JPG Sports Illinois Wesleyan first baseman Kara Bischoff crashes into the dirt after catching a popup during the Titans’ 1-0 loss to Carthage in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin softball tournament on Friday, May 4, 2018, in Bloomington, Illinois. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1612481322727-CKKD3AKMSES0HB64IC89/111217-blm-spt-1epg.JPG Sports Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley High School running back Brooks Schmitt looks downfield for a large gain during the Falcons' 42-7 win over El Paso-Gridley High School in an IHSA Class 2A quarterfinal football game on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, in Gibson City, Illinois. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1614794438503-XTR13DJNC92GNWFBWRJU/image-asset.jpeg Sports Illinois State outfielder John Rave makes a catch at the wall during a Missouri Valley Conference baseball game against Indiana State on Saturday, May 4, 2019, at Duffy Bass Field in Normal, Illinois. Indiana State won, 13-1. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1646170778706-0CKLRW7INEAY8302DBVE/image-asset.jpeg Sports Normal Community High School’s Zach Cleveland goes coast-to-coast on a layup during a boys basketball game against Champaign Central High School on Friday, Dec. 13, 2019, in Normal, Illinois. NCHS won, 60-52. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1612330866318-LW5M84AFYFY1I7XYMWCJ/022620-blm-spt-2wrestle.JPG Sports Ty Baxter of the LeRoy/Tri-Valley wrestling co-op lifts Tremont High School’s Cooper Wendling in their 170-pound match during the IHSA Class 1A Dual Team Sectional on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, in LeRoy, Illinois. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1688076517526-NN6DVF2HNJZU5X9HHNU0/image-asset.jpeg Sports Manhattan High School head football coach Joe Schartz is given an ice bath by linebacker Ben Irvine, left, after the Indians’ 21-20 double-overtime KSHSAA 6A state championship victory over Gardner Edgerton High School on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, at Welch Stadium in Emporia, Kansas. http://lewismarien.com/portraiture daily 0.75 2023-06-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1611883881794-SYVD4OBMEX746O1YSFG6/Daniel+Martinez.jpg Portraiture Daniel Martinez, of Enid, Oklahoma, was born in Quito, Ecuador, but moved to San Antonio when he was four years old to begin playing tennis. He is one of six freshmen on the Southern Illinois men’s tennis team in the 2014-15 season. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1611883881794-SYVD4OBMEX746O1YSFG6/Daniel+Martinez.jpg Portraiture Daniel Martinez, of Enid, Oklahoma, was born in Quito, Ecuador, but moved to San Antonio when he was four years old to begin playing tennis. He is one of six freshmen on the Southern Illinois men’s tennis team in the 2014-15 season. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1612326686147-G8N40I4RURV5PQJWFEU3/IL_GAL_tragicaccidents_01.jpg Portraiture Crystal and Brian Yeast lost their son, Joshua Yeast, 19, during a vehicle crash in 2015, part of a deadly year where 10 persons between the ages of 14 and 24 were killed on Knox County streets and rural roads. Brian, who now carries Joshua’s driver’s license with him everywhere, said it “was the one thing Josh wanted more than anything else in this world.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1625199376020-DC4BK4QY5WJD9KO3B45C/1007961572+IL_GAL_innocentman_01.jpg Portraiture Ricquia LaNore and her brother, Eddie Bolden, share a moment Thursday, April 21, 2016, in downtown Galesburg, Illinois. Bolden, 46, spent the last 22 years in a prison for a double murder in Chicago that it was determined he didn’t commit. Now that Bolden is free, he and LaNore are ready to start a new chapter in their lives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1611882450571-PICOMP2XUJYT8CBYJ32Y/1005800628+IL_PEO_GIRLSSWIMMERPOY01.jpg Portraiture Dunlap High School’s Emma Theobald, left, and Metamora Township High School’s Noelle Peplowski were both rewarded at the state tournament for their efforts in the pool. They are co-winners of the 2016 Peoria Journal Star Girls Swimmer of the Year award. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1647298649910-WXCYN2B8WAJ4LS8TMZ1S/CzRi-geUoAA2k_O.jpg Portraiture Farmington Community High School’s Dylan Hayden had a ball during his senior season, throwing for 3,412 yards and 42 touchdowns, as the Farmers made it to the IHSA Class 3A quarterfinals. He is the 2016 Journal Star Small-School Football Player of the Year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1611882456513-PNGUIUF7ZT6UXJE9JMPF/060917-blm-lif-1youngcancer.JPG Portraiture Thomas Briggs was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma when he was 15. After going under countless chemotherapy and radiation sessions, the now 16-year-old has no signs of active cancer and can get back to doing what he loves, including playing tuba in Normal Community High School’s wind ensemble. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1613294142959-TTIRQ07LZB6UVKR1MBIA/image-asset.jpeg Portraiture Zach Craig tries on his new Enchroma glasses while visiting a mural in Normal, Illinois. Craig is colorblind and realized it when he was in his third grade art class as they were studying the color wheel. “I could just distinguish a few colors. I confused the reds and greens,” Craig said. Over the summer, his best friend, Justin Givens, collected $350 in donations from Ridgeview High School marching band members with the help of band director Anthony Marchese. They surprised Craig with the glasses in a video posted to Facebook that quickly racked up views. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1640896105215-LN9E87D622UP12GDMU3S/image-asset.jpeg Portraiture Cristen Monson and her husband, David Krostal, rehearse as Emily Vecchi Noble and Clyde Noble for the 2018 Evergreen Cemetery Walk in Bloomington, Illinois. The walk is held in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery where costumed actors portray individuals, representing all walks of life, from McLean County’s past. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1614786695203-PXXFIA4R5WRRY5KMKB65/image-asset.jpeg Portraiture From left, Holli Hays, Daun Greif and Sevin Headley pose next to a semi-tractor-trailer truck in Normal, Illinois. The three women from different backgrounds are all striving for the same goal, to get a Class A commercial driver’s license through Heartland Community College’s truck driver training class. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1611881866120-4CHMVL7XPUUO75DQ4ADJ/image-asset.jpeg Portraiture Dunlap High School junior Emma Theobald, left, and Metamora Township High School junior Noelle Peplowski were both rewarded greatly for their efforts in the pool. They are the co-winners of the 2016 Journal Star Girls Swimmer of the Year award. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1611894388545-J7G3F2ABK9UZFCT3J3LG/070820-blm-loc-1blacklivesmatter.JPG Portraiture Donavon Burton displays his “Black Lives Matter” flag on the balcony of his apartment in Bloomington, Illinois. Burton has been served an eviction notice from his landlord, First Site Apartments, because he has refused to take down the flag. http://lewismarien.com/singles daily 1.0 2023-06-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1611892736056-YDBXZZYJS9IJO1MOG9JK/image-asset.jpeg Singles Archie Busby, left, and Pierre Hayden salvage a flipped over all-terrain vehicle on Monday, Sept. 2, 2013, in the Mississippi River near Thebes, Illinois. The vehicle was allegedly ran into the river and abandoned. Busby said they planned to sell off the non-working parts and keep whatever parts that work. “If I was the owner … I wouldn’t have abandoned it like this,” Busby said. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1611892736056-YDBXZZYJS9IJO1MOG9JK/image-asset.jpeg Singles Archie Busby, left, and Pierre Hayden salvage a flipped over all-terrain vehicle on Monday, Sept. 2, 2013, in the Mississippi River near Thebes, Illinois. The vehicle was allegedly ran into the river and abandoned. Busby said they planned to sell off the non-working parts and keep whatever parts that work. “If I was the owner … I wouldn’t have abandoned it like this,” Busby said. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1611892909228-6U0PHCL7O8OEW2A8QC24/News+2.jpg Singles The Rev. Joseph Brown, a Southern Illinois University Carbondale professor in Africana studies, consoles student Ben Smith during a die-in demonstration on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014, in Carbondale, Illinois. Smith was one of several speakers during the die-in, and said he wanted to inspire the attendees and release his frustrations about two white police officers not being indicted for killing two Black men in separate incidents. “It was therapeutic,” Smith said. “I’m serious about change.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1611893400910-H96UMQ7XY2LPNGPAKX1O/1007092560+IL_GAL_chocolatefest_01.jpg Singles Rhonda Morgan holds her granddaughter Madilyn Carol Cass, 4, as they watch Reva Schoenwetter play the harp during the Galesburg Historical Society's 30th annual Chocolate Festival on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, at 156 East in Galesburg, Illinois. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1611893824760-ZIISSFW4HUK2SYQU5M7D/1005694070+IL_PEO_CANTONEXPLOSION05.jpg Singles Damage done from a natural gas explosion is shown Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016, in Canton, Illinois. One person was killed and several others were injured. A crew with Ameren Illinois had been in the process of repairing a gas leak in the area prior to the explosion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1613295006504-IU5XAKW3BNIN21FDWTIF/C_vnMXvU0AAzBXX.jpeg Singles Illinois State University student Omar Qaddour, of Kansas City, Missouri, gets lifted into the air by friends as he celebrates his bachelor's degree in information technology following the 158th annual commencement for the College of Applied Science and Technology on Saturday, May 13, 2017, at Redbird Arena in Normal, Illinois. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1613295187110-XPKNKQLSBWLJVPMDE5PP/DyQ_ohTUYAEW_o3.jpeg Singles Illinois State University Farm manager Jason Lindbom, center, and farm foreman Jeff Bender feed a flock of sheep Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, at the farm near Lexington, Illinois. On a day when a record-low temperature of minus 21 degrees was recorded in Bloomington-Normal, both men were bundled in several layers, including coveralls, warm boots and hats. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1625615193522-X0747ONFDONV9P4VIIPJ/DVt895ZVMAU3kFG.jpeg Singles Firefighters plan their attack on a structure fire Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, at a two-story, 12-unit apartment complex on Gettysburg Drive in Bloomington, Illinois. The fire was reported at 3:20 p.m., and one firefighter was injured during response. Cause was later determined to have started in the kitchen of one of the units. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1611937648921-286YTG62SUP3M4HNDSWF/041419-blm-loc-1foundation.JPG Singles Genesis Rials, 6, participates in a play-along with Lee England Jr. during his soundcheck Saturday, April 13, 2019, at the Castle Theatre in Bloomington, Illinois. Area families were invited to the soundcheck by the Jule Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded by former Bloomington High School athlete Andre Hursey that is dedicated to serving and assisting youth to realize their potential and become successful adults. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1611936504209-DS9HLPPRUQQO3UBZB716/050519-blm-loc-1sunset.JPG Singles Rudi and Mary Hofmann enjoy a toast Friday, April 26, 2019, at Sunset Lake Vineyards & Winery in rural Carlock, Illinois. The couple is retiring, but would like nothing more than someone taking over the winery operation that opened as White Oak Vineyards in 2003. “I have mixed feelings,” Rudi Hofmann said. “I like to be outside and working, and that’s what I will miss. On the other side, I’m looking forward to seeing our children more often and doing some traveling.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1646171222765-B3609ZHUUW4S0QEHHRWP/image-asset.jpeg Singles Emergency personnel wheel a “victim” away from a mock airplane crash during a full-scale emergency drill Saturday, June 22, 2019, in Bloomington, Illinois. Central Illinois Regional Airport has to complete the drill, implementing its Airport Emergency Plan, every three years to meet compliance and regulatory requirements. More than 50 volunteers served in a variety of roles including playing “victims.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1614343811970-RSVIONHYO5MHX0X51I43/image-asset.jpeg Singles Walkers tote U.S. flags to lead off a Fourth of July parade Thursday, July 4, 2019, in Towanda, Illinois. The celebration has been a tradition in the McLean County village since 1969. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1611938414153-L5KO90OHDY8DSRQ19KQ3/image-asset.jpeg Singles Newly-named Illinois Wesleyan University President Georgia Nugent receives a kiss from her husband, Tom Scherer, on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Bloomington, Illinois. Nugent is the first female president in the college’s history, and its 20th overall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1628274939250-C4O46Z8E0RUT81FRYTX2/032320-blm-loc-1viruschurch.JPG Singles The Rev. Trey Haddon, senior pastor at Second Presbyterian Church, delivers his sermon on Sunday, March 22, 2020, during a drive-in worship service outside the church in Bloomington, Illinois. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the church is finding new ways to connect to their congregations. “I was expecting maybe 15 or 20 cars there,” Haddon said, as church leaders counted 54 cars at the service. “It went off without a hitch.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1625611064829-79R7FVTX4QLKR7TSJA1B/041020-blm-loc-1compassionpanda.JPG Singles Marcie Taylor dresses as the "Compassion Panda" and brings an Easter basket of art supplies for a home Thursday, April 9, 2020, on East Front Street in Bloomington, Illinois. Taylor is the director of Compassion Center for the Arts, a nonprofit academy for performance and visual arts, but all of its programs have been halted due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1628275018289-YNE1XM7J3QY1P069R4BG/070720-blm-loc-1virusupdate.JPG Singles Charlotte Wilkes, a technician with Reditus Laboratories, instructs a person on how to use a nasal swab Monday, July 6, 2020, at the McLean County Fairgrounds in Bloomington, Illinois. The site, operated by Pekin, Illinois-based Reditus, is open for the public to test for COVID-19. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1648615329254-POGOG9SGF8UAGE3821HX/image-asset.jpeg Singles US Sailing-certified instructor Jim Colegrove, right, observes as student Alan Schuele makes preparations during a lesson Sunday, July 12, 2020, on Clinton Lake. The lessons are offered by the Clinton Lake Sailing Association. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1648613729742-HNF9RKNU61TRMJGPI7GI/camille-driveby-bn-love.jpg Singles Camille Taylor, left, greets a passerby Friday, July 31, 2020, outside her home in Bloomington, Illinois. Earlier in the month, Camille and her husband, Art Taylor, were the targets of a disagreement in their neighborhood, so friends and colleagues organized a “book drive” and drive-by parade. The money raised will be used to purchase books for local schools. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1640551457870-97HPHUULEPRNPE1V5Y99/image-asset.jpeg Singles Walking with Integrity team members Katie Krueger, Josh Krueger, Cindy Giessinger, Sarah Krueger, Janie Rainey and Shannon Gerwick participate in the annual Bloomington-Normal Walk to End Alzheimer’s by walking a trail near State Farm Corporate South on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in Bloomington, Illinois. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, event organizers encouraged participants to walk individually or in small groups to raise money for care and support programs as well as research to help put an end to Alzheimer’s disease. This was Walking with Integrity’s second time participating. http://lewismarien.com/future-firefighters daily 0.75 2022-06-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1613604784026-PVFDRN2D9I4POFKQMCKU/image-asset.jpeg Future Firefighters? Peoria Fire Department firefighter/paramedic Tony Cummings, left, shows a firefighter outfit to JJ Williams, Eryon Byrd, Keelan Bailey and Elijah Horton before the students get hands-on training Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, at the Peoria Fire Training Academy, 7130 N. Galena Road. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1613604784026-PVFDRN2D9I4POFKQMCKU/image-asset.jpeg Future Firefighters? Peoria Fire Department firefighter/paramedic Tony Cummings, left, shows a firefighter outfit to JJ Williams, Eryon Byrd, Keelan Bailey and Elijah Horton before the students get hands-on training Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, at the Peoria Fire Training Academy, 7130 N. Galena Road. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1613607938901-WYV0EXMLRO93SP3AY5Z6/Screen+Shot+2021-02-17+at+5.43.05+PM.png Future Firefighters? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1613605474968-DL82JUCK8288NNNBAQRZ/1005243786+IL_PEO_FIRETRAINING01.jpg Future Firefighters? Richwoods High School student JJ Williams, left, and Peoria High School student Keelan Bailey put on firefighter gear during their hands-on training Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, at the Peoria Fire Training Academy, 7130 N. Galena Road. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1613608938009-MHVIKBTIBYX7JCJ5M9LK/fire+1.jpg Future Firefighters? Peoria High School student Elijah Horton, right, looks on as fellow students Eryon Byrd and Keelan Bailey assemble a firefighter outfit onto a manikin, which played the role as a rescued victim, during hands-on training Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, at the Peoria Fire Training Academy, 7130 N. Galena Road. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1613605927037-1SI342325YNVOZCDNWDO/1005243786+IL_PEO_FIRETRAINING02.jpg Future Firefighters? Peoria High School student Elijah Horton takes part in a search-and-rescue drill during hands-on training Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, at the Peoria Fire Training Academy, 7130 N. Galena Road. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1613617106721-75799XA02RH0D39PSOFF/fire+5.jpg Future Firefighters? Peoria High School student Kendrick Green works an exercise during hands-on training Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, at the Peoria Fire Training Academy, 7130 N. Galena Road. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1614643878513-VU6T4GHYEK6DPFC6KI5X/image-asset.jpeg Future Firefighters? Various fire helmets are seen Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, at the Peoria Fire Training Academy, 7130 N. Galena Road. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1613607593169-FBP35G6SR2OHTQFQK69E/1005243786+IL_PEO_FIRETRAINING05.jpg Future Firefighters? Peoria High School student Kendrick Green uses a fire hose during hands-on training Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, at the Peoria Fire Training Academy, 7130 N. Galena Road. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1614644258819-IA6AIXHNXXEDO7YTNCX8/fire+7.jpg Future Firefighters? Peoria High School students Eryon Byrd and Keelan Bailey work together to operate a fire hose during training Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, at the Peoria Fire Training Academy, 7130 N. Galena Road. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1613614823506-88AXKQ2WDGROODE81FK0/fire+4.jpg Future Firefighters? Peoria Public Schools students plan their attack on a live burn during hands-on training Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, at the Peoria Fire Department Training Academy, 7130 N. Galena Road. http://lewismarien.com/a-second-chance daily 0.75 2021-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1614643354194-5EQXHID7U9T3TDM8NYZ9/image-asset.jpeg A 'Second Chance' Dennis Fett plays with his dog, Gizzy, on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, outside his home in Roanoke, Illinois. Fett said since his deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery to lessen his Parkinson's disease symptoms, he can take Gizzy for walks again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1614643354194-5EQXHID7U9T3TDM8NYZ9/image-asset.jpeg A 'Second Chance' Dennis Fett plays with his dog, Gizzy, on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, outside his home in Roanoke, Illinois. Fett said since his deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery to lessen his Parkinson's disease symptoms, he can take Gizzy for walks again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1614645289257-3WXD9KM955FRVEWRWL1B/image-asset.png A 'Second Chance' https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1614643625546-EZFOEX6YT79IVFBSUXKY/image-asset.jpeg A 'Second Chance' Dennis Fett shows where a neurostimulator (or battery pack) is implanted under his skin below his collarbone on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, at his home in Roanoke, Illinois. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1614643690961-B3IJ6XMY8R11U47R237C/image-asset.jpeg A 'Second Chance' Dennis Fett breaks open eggs to bake dog treats on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in the kitchen of his home in Roanoke, Illinois. Since undergoing deep brain stimulation surgery to ease his Parkinson's disease symptoms, Fett has been able to bake and cook again. Before, his tremors were so severe, his baking and cooking were curtailed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1614643735254-LRXT9W8WOKU6TG9RX2QI/image-asset.jpeg A 'Second Chance' Dennis Fett places bait on one of his fishing rod hooks on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. Since undergoing deep brain stimulation surgery to control his Parkinson's disease symptoms, Fett has been able to fish again, returning to one of his favorite hobbies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1614644590128-50LTNUESS603QFH1FF78/041319-blm-loc-5deepbrain.JPG A 'Second Chance' Dennis Fett sits on a couch and talks Tuesday, April 9, 2019, about the deep brain stimulation surgery he went under to control his Parkinson's disease symptoms. "It's like being given a second chance," Fett reflected. "I know I'm not healed. But it's quality of life.” http://lewismarien.com/losing-the-battle-winning-the-war daily 0.75 2021-08-07 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/t/610eb1c7b770e6317037a52c/1625610637688/ Losing the Battle, Winning the War https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/60e4d8af2855ca38f38246f4/60e4d98deeb8cb1e2d059938/1625610637688/ Losing the Battle, Winning the War https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1628277583728-57CESQSK51H4JNHUOX63/021618-blm-lif-1buchanan.jpg Losing the Battle, Winning the War Rich Buchanan and his wife, Judy, react as they find a photo of a younger Rich in a scrapbook on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, at their home in Bloomington, Illinois. Judy Buchanan said the scrapbook allows them to have fun reminiscing and celebrating what they’ve done in their lives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1628279148656-81UXOXZMG3CF44LSH63O/Screen+Shot+2021-08-06+at+2.45.05+PM.png Losing the Battle, Winning the War https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1628278323540-YUM6TZG8EVDYL9YAFSVH/021618-blm-lif-3buchanan.jpg Losing the Battle, Winning the War Rich Buchanan holds onto a kitchen counter to keep his balance Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, at his home in Bloomington, Illinois. Rich is exercising daily to work his body and mind, and reduce his risk of falling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1628278351496-Z6PZH0FVYZGKD5SS24OO/021618-blm-lif-5buchanan.jpg Losing the Battle, Winning the War Rich Buchanan works a word search as his wife, Judy, observes on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, at their home in Bloomington, Illinois. “They are kind of fun,” Rich said of word searches. “But after 30 to 45 minutes of that, I’m exhausted.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1628278285127-Q3E9JNAA7QSIE339XQY4/021618-blm-lif-2buchanan.jpg Losing the Battle, Winning the War Rich Buchanan found the word “PRESSURE” while working a word search Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, at his home in Bloomington, Illinois. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/1628278660214-8580UP4HDQE13CHOQCM2/021618-blm-lif-4buchanan.jpg Losing the Battle, Winning the War Judy Buchanan looks on as her husband, Rich, flips through a Bible on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, at their home in Bloomington, Illinois. Rich Buchanan’s faith is helping him to live with his Alzheimer’s diagnosis. http://lewismarien.com/about daily 0.75 2025-03-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5226af84e4b0aa25fe9d7c10/2861a7d6-5cb0-4b00-86f1-68fc8bdaa1c6/IMG_9092.JPG About Self portrait in Fort Madison, Iowa.