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Decatur athlete reflects on 'Oprah' graduation moment that changed his life
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Decatur athlete reflects on 'Oprah' graduation moment that changed his life

  • La'Miya Starnes
  • Updated Feb 26, 2026

Twenty years ago, Jamel Anderson and two other peers were not allowed to walk the ceremony stage at Eisenhower High School because they competed in a state track meet which was scheduled the same day.

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Decatur athlete reflects on 'Oprah' graduation moment that changed his life

Decatur athlete reflects on 'Oprah' graduation moment that changed his life

  • Updated Feb 26, 2026

Twenty years ago, Jamel Anderson and two other peers were not allowed to walk the ceremony stage at Eisenhower High School because they compet…

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People around the world mourn the loss of Kobe Bryant

  • Updated Jan 26, 2020

People all across the world mourn the loss of Kobe Bryant after a helicopter leaves him and eight others, including his daughter Gianna, dead.

Illinois House passes bill for college athlete pay
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Illinois House passes bill for college athlete pay

  • Updated Oct 30, 2019

(WAND) – A bill that would allow college athletes to be paid if their image or name is used has passed the Illinois State House.

Bill allowing Illinois college athletes to make money from likeness introduced
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Bill allowing Illinois college athletes to make money from likeness introduced

  • Jackson Brunner
  • Updated Oct 3, 2019

ILLINOIS (WAND) – Illinois college athletes would be able to make money if a new bill introduced by state lawmakers passes. The new bill would…

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