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Jake O'Donnell

Jake O'Donnell

Sports Reporter · Bloomington, IL

Jake, a former collegiate athlete, graduated from Illinois State University and has spent the last 5 years covering sports for various local publications. His insider's perspective on the local sports scene helps him craft compelling stories that connect with fans and players alike.

3 stories from Jake O'Donnell in Bloomington

‘Blue-collar hoops’: Kiah Stokes has Valkyries on brink of WNBA title — The Pantagraph (Bloomington-Normal)
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‘Blue-collar hoops’: Kiah Stokes has Valkyries on brink of WNBA title

Game 5 of the WNBA Finals was ugly, gritty and physical. And, has been the case throughout the series, Valkyries center Kiah Stokes was right in the middle of it.

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NFL power rankings Week 8: Who's No. 1 after 49ers, Chiefs lose first games? — The Pantagraph (Bloomington-Normal)
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NFL power rankings Week 8: Who's No. 1 after 49ers, Chiefs lose first games?

NFL power rankings entering Week 8 of the 2026 season (previous rank in parentheses):

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What PHP2Shell reveals about digital accessibility’s urgency gap — The Pantagraph (Bloomington-Normal)
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What PHP2Shell reveals about digital accessibility’s urgency gap

AudioEye reports PHP2Shell's security response highlights the urgency gap in digital accessibility, urging organizations to treat accessibility issues with similar urgency.

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