Winning isn't new to the nationally ranked Illinois Springfield baseball team. It wants more

Some things don’t change. 

Ushering wins en masse is certainly the norm for the University of Illinois Springfield baseball team — this season notwithstanding.  

The Prairie Stars — ranked No. 13 in NCAA Division II by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association — head into this weekend’s road series at Quincy on a torrid 13-game winning streak.  

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UIS names next chancellor

The University of Illinois Springfield has selected the next chancellor for the school and vice president for the U of I system.

Dr. Janet Gooch has served as executive vice president and provost at Truman State University since 2017 and has been an administrator and member of the faculty at the university in Kirksville, Mo., since 1995.

She will take over for interim chancellor Karen Whitney in July, pending Board of Trustees approval.

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How couples talk says a lot about relationship success and more from Dr. Beth Ribarsky

Dr. Beth Ribarsky is a communication professor at the University of Illinois Springfield, and one of her most popular classes explores relationships and dating. She spoke to Community Voices about communication that indicates successful relationships, as well as relationship myths such as “don’t go to bed angry.” She also talked about her love of animals and volunteering with Illinois Humane.

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Gathering to garden

When we think of community gardens, what usually comes to mind is a juicy strawberry or a tomato plucked fresh from the vine. While home-grown local produce is delightful, also keep in mind that community gardens function as a nexus of community. They are places to meet and get to know others with similar interests, to make connections and get involved in other community groups and events.

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