Elizabeth Russell turned in a blistering time of 5:48.93 in the 1,600-meter run today at the IESA state track finals in East Peoria. Posted Friday, May 12, 2006, The OG.

Despite chilly and rainy conditions, the Fab Four of Ruthie Welch, Laura Hazlett, Shivani Khanna, and Josie Chambers cruised to a state-qualifying win today in the 3,200-meter relay at Gibson City. Posted Friday, May 12, 2006, The OG.

After a slow start, X-Week is generating some serious cash on behalf of Habitat for Humanity. Besides the success of Senior Auction (look inside for photos), tonight's performance of Big Show was a sellout! Posted Friday, May 12, 2006, The OG.

Going into today's Senior Auction, X-Week had raised only $35 for the local chapter of Habitat for Humanity. The auction pulled in more than $1,100 — but there's still a long way to go. So come to Big Show and help put X-Week over the top. Here's what you'll see. Posted Friday, May 12, 2006, The OG.

The Illineks fell to Salt Fork 7-1 on Thursday. The team will begin Class A playoff action Tuesday afternoon at Fisher. Senior Al Renner goes into the game leading the area in hitting, according to News-Gazette statistics. His .643 average is 82 points higher than his nearest competitor's. Posted Friday, May 12, 2006, The OG.

Today the senior class makes its contribution to X-Week by holding the senior auction. Fancy a date with Al Renner and Daniel Jacobs? Or maybe Alyssa Digges and Al Johnson? How about sampling David Boyle's cupcakes? Come to Uni Gym during the lengthened lunch period (11:23 a.m.-12:22 p.m.) and make your bids! Proceeds go toward Habitat for Humanity.

At this afternoon's Class A sectional in Gibson City, Uni's 3,200-meter relay team of senior Josie Chambers, sophomores Shivani Khanna and Ruthie Welch, and freshman Laura Hazlett will be a strong favorite to qualify for next week's state finals in Charleston. Check out these photos from an earlier meet in Gibson City this spring.