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‘I want them to be afraid of us’: Coal City earns fourth place in Class 1A state finals, plants flag as giants
By Clara Robinson
RESULTS: IHSA state cross country 2026
Tom Patel
Tom Patel
Reporter · Bloomington, IL
With a background in educational policy and a degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago, Tom has spent the last 6 years covering the Bloomington school district for various outlets. He is passionate about education and has won awards for his investigative pieces on local school funding and reforms.
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PEORIA, Ill. (WCIA) - Saturday saw state champions crowned at Detweiller Park in Peoria. High school cross country season came to a close in Illinois with the state meet hosting boys' and girls' races for 1A, 2A and 3A. Check out some top local finishers from the WCIA 3 viewing area below, and click here [...]
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