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Obituary: Zachary Pagel
Zachary Tyler Pagel, 32, of Farmer City formerly of Gibson City passed away Friday September 11, 2026. A Celebration of Life is being planned. Memorial contributions may be made to Skeuwep Skate Shope for skate jams. He was born January 21, 1994 in Gibson City. A son of Jeremy…
Review | ‘Practical Magic 2’ casts a spell on nostalgic watchers
Rating: 7/10 Almost three decades after “Practical Magic” introduced audiences to the Owens sisters, director Susanne Bier attempts to bring back the ’90s magic in the sequel “Practical Magic 2.” The movie follows the Owens family as they work to overcome a family curse that…
‘The work shows’: Ayo Dosunmu adds to extensive Illini legacy with Hall of Fame induction
Since announcing his commitment to Illinois almost a decade ago, Ayo Dosunmu has built himself an impressive list of accolades, ranging from Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year to a consensus first-team All-American selection with his jersey hanging in the State Farm Center…
Mountains, valleys: Pathway to Illinois’ Sunday victory over Marquette
Climbing, falling, succeeding. These were the three phases Illinois (5-3) went through on its way to defeating Marquette (3-4) in a back-and-forth battle at Huff Hall on Sunday afternoon. The game ended in a 3-2 victory for the orange and blue. Coming off a clear defeat just two…
PBL, GCMS football teams to renew Ford County rivalry
PAXTON – The Paxton-Buckley-Loda and Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley varsity football teams have waited six years to renew their rivalry. For the first time since 2019, the two Ford County rivals will face each other. The well-anticipated matchup will take place at Zimmerman Field at 7…
GCMS volleyball wins in three sets over Rantoul
GIBSON CITY – The Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley varsity volleyball team won 27-25, 19-25, 25-20 over Rantoul on Monday. “It was a good night overall for the girls,” GCMS head coach Thomas Stone said. “I’m proud of them.” In the third set, Josephine Kleist recorded a kill to give GCMS…
PBL JH baseball wins 8-6 over Milford
PAXTON – The Paxton-Buckley-Loda Junior High School baseball team won 8-6 over Milford on Monday. Landry Waugh hit 1-for-4 with a double and two RBIs while Tomasi Suaava hit 1-for-3 with two RBIs and a run scored. Dawson Bice hit 1-for-3 with a run scored while Mason Duley hit…
Photo gallery: GCMS volleyball vs. Rantoul
Here are some sights from Monday’s varsity match, which GCMS won 25-27, 19-25, 25-20 … The post Photo gallery: GCMS volleyball vs. Rantoul first appeared on Ford County Chronicle .
GCMS JV football wins 20-14 over Tuscola
Here are some sights from Monday’s game, which GCMS won 20-14 … The post GCMS JV football wins 20-14 over Tuscola first appeared on Ford County Chronicle .
PBL JV football wins 22-0 over Prairie Central
Here are some sights from Monday’s game, which PBL won 22-0 … The post PBL JV football wins 22-0 over Prairie Central first appeared on Ford County Chronicle .
Sunday Scaries: Illini finish 4th in Sahalee Players Championship
Illinois took its talents to Washington this weekend to compete in the Sahalee Players Championship. A fantastic performance Saturday combined with a mediocre showing on Sunday led the Illini to a fourth-place finish. The team finished the weekend 27 over par after a 16 over par…
Review | Oasis reunites on ‘Don’t Look Back in Anger,’ overlooks the band’s legacy
The documentary, “Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger,” attempts to capture the reconciliation of brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher of Oasis, who saw their band launch one of the most successful comeback tours of the 21st century. The documentary, released Sept. 9, was grand in its…