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Illinois basketball trying to get back in the running for 4-star 2025 recruit
The Illinois basketball team is coming down from the high of a wild ride in the class of 2024. I can sit here and say that I have never seen a class this talented coming into the Illini program. Yes, we have had players like five-star Dee Brown come in with Deron Williams and James Augustine, but on paper, that class was not as talented as what we are seeing entering this season.
217 Today: Here’s why health experts advise caution when attending state fairs in the time of bird flu
The Champaign Unit 4 school board is starting a new program to help parents better prepare their children for college and the workforce. People who live in the small town of Cairo, Illinois are struggling to access fresh food. One week ahead of the Democratic National Convention, Muslim leaders in...
Illinois FCS players enjoying long-awaited kickoff of EA Sports video game’s return
Western Illinois players react to seeing themselves in the “Team Builder” component of the recent EA Sports College Football 25 release. (Photo by GoLeathernecks.com) Western Illinois hasn’t officially opened its 2024 season, yet the Leathernecks have already taken the field against other team. If you’re wondering how...
Central Illinois Storm Warning: Damaging Winds, Urban Flooding Threat Until 2 AM Friday
Champaign, IL – Severe thunderstorms are expected across Illinois tonight, bringing the potential for damaging winds, urban flooding, and isolated hail. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an alert, warning residents to prepare for wind gusts reaching up to 70 mph, quarter-sized hail, and heavy rainfall that could lead to localized flooding. There is also a small chance of tornadoes.
What The? Farmer’s Almanac Already Predicting Snow for Illinois?
Hold on a second. I need to catch my breath from laughing (or was that crying?) after I just saw that Farmer's Almanac is predicting snow for Illinois. Yes, I checked. It's still August. What the?. I'm pretty sure that I'm not hallucinating. As a matter of fact, you can...
Governor Pritzker signs over 100 bills into law
Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to discuss what a federal judge ruled on where protesters of the DNC can march and why inmates were moved out of the Stateville Correction Center. She also talks about some of the new bills that Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed, like having a digital driver’s license and no more single-use plastics in hotels.
Ion Grove launches grab-and-go food
Aug. 14—SAVOY — While no one likes getting stuck with flight delays, one local business hopes to make the wait a little sweeter. Ion Grove Café, located at Willard Airport, launched grab-and-go food sales over the weekend, which proved to be quite busy, said co-founder Phil Rowell. "We have had a few aircraft delays, and just knowing that people have access to food and drink has been helpful," ...
Good Morning, Illini Nation: Interest in 2025 wing
Aug. 14—Class of 2025 wing Shon Abaev has official visits set for Dayton, Syracuse, USC, Auburn, Cincinnati and Maryland over the course for the two months. But the consensus four-star prospect told national basketball writer that Illinois is still interested and expected to make a trip this fall to Calvary Christian High School in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to see him play. Abaev is coming off ...
Malik Elzy enters second season with mature mindset: 'He's got a renewed focus and a renewed mission'
CHAMPAIGN — Malik Elzy admits his mind wandered at times during his freshman season. Instead of focusing on the next meeting, the next practice or the next rep, the four-star Chicago Simeon prospect's mind seemed focused elsewhere: that last drop, why his freshman season wasn't as good as he hoped or how it would impact his long-term future.
Brace Yourself, Illinois – Farmers Almanac Predicts Brutal Winter
What else would you expect really? It's not like Illinois isn't accustomed to winters with a lot of snow and cold conditions, but the new Farmer's Almanac prediction says the upcoming winter will be brutal for Illinois in particular. I will say that there's a part of me that feels...
Illinois quick hits: Fentanyl education expanding; Mars acquires Kellanova; cicada shot creator fined
Fentanyl education expanding A new state law will expand fentanyl education for grades 6-12 in Illinois schools beginning with the 2025-26 school year. Last week, Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law a bill sponsored by state Sen. Laura Ellman. The Illinois Department of Public Health said a lethal dose of fentanyl is smaller than a drop of water. Opioids containing fentanyl and other drugs are involved in 70% of fatal drug overdoses. ...
Hershey Sweet Adventure Is Coming To Illinois This Fall
Candy lovers are super excited about this special tasty exhibit coming to Illinois this fall. I'm a big fan of these temporary exhibits that come through in Illinois. A couple of years ago, I went to one for the television show, "The Office." It was a stand-alone event. I brought my family and we had a great time.
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