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How Notre Dame basketball’s trip came about to play Villanova in Rome — and potentially meet Pope Leo XIV
By Maria Gonzalez
Crowley Pumpkins displays 500 jack-o'-lanterns in Mahomet
Maria Gonzalez
Maria Gonzalez
Sports Reporter · Bloomington, IL
Born and raised in Bloomington, Maria is a passionate sports journalist with a degree from Northern Illinois University. She has covered the local high school sports scene for over 8 years and previously wrote for the Peoria Journal Star, bringing a fresh energy to sports reporting in the area.
More from Maria →Sports Reporter · Friday, October 30, 2026 at 5:21 PM · 1 min read
MAHOMET, Ill. (WCIA) – Spooky season is among us. People and places are getting ready for a night of fun, and that includes Crowley Pumpkins in Mahomet. Community members decorate all the pumpkins, and they currently have 500 jack-o'-lanterns on display. One of the co-owners says it's a great way to bring the whole family [...]
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