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Illinois is Sending Over 30 Athletes to the Rio Olympics
Illinois is Sending Over 30 Athletes to the Rio Olympics
Illinois is Sending Over 30 Athletes to the Rio Olympics
There's been a lot of talk, and a lot written about the upcoming Rio Olympic Games. Most of it has focused on the negatives (and there are plenty of those) like Zika, crime, filthy water, unfinished venues, lack of security, etc. For the moment, let's put all the bad stuff aside, and focus on the Illinois athletes representing the United States.
Auburn Student Benji Bear Wins a Gold Medal
Auburn Student Benji Bear Wins a Gold Medal
Auburn Student Benji Bear Wins a Gold Medal
Congratulations to Benji Bear, a senior at Auburn High School here in Rockford, for bringing home the gold, in a big way. From a Scholastic press release: Benji Bear of Rockford, IL is set to follow in the footsteps of some of the nation’s greatest creative leaders including Andy Warhol, Richard Avedon and Zac Posen...