Tickets Still Available For Coach John Groce

Illinois basketball coach John Groce will be in Effingham, Thursday, August 21, to deliver a keynote presentation and sign autographs for those in attendance.

A few VIP tickets are still available; cost is $75 and includes social hour and dinner with Coach Groce starting at 5:30 p.m. General admission tickets for the keynote are only $25.

Advanced tickets may be purchased by phoning 217-821-2467. General admission tickets will be available at the door beginning at 6:30 p.m.

The event is being hosted by Effingham Sunrise Rotary. According ot Joedy Hightower, president of the club, "We hope to get a good turnout and encourage parents to take the opportunity to bring their kids to hear the coach talk about the upcoming basketball season. It's not every day you can meet a Big 10 coach right here in Effingham."