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Crete-Monee Star Visits Fighting Illini

Posted February 06, 2012 on illinois.scout.com
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The Fighting Illini football team continues to make a big push with in-state junior recruits, hosting four more Sunday. Among them was Laquon Treadwell from Crete-Monee. The talented receiver got good news on his visit, receiving a scholarship offer from his home state school.
Original Story: http://illinois.scout.com/2/1156158.html
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