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FSU Transfer Dennis Briggs Already Making Impact On Illini Defensive Line
At Big Ten Media Days in Indianapolis, Illinois' senior outside linebacker Seth Coleman says he looks to senior DL transfer Dennis Briggs Jr. for help on what it takes to win.
Five Illinois professors recognized as University Scholars
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Five University of Illinois professors at the Urbana-Champaign campus have been named University Scholars in recognition of their excellence in teaching, scholarship and service. The scholars program recognizes faculty excellence and provides $15,000 to each scholar for three years to enhance their academic careers. The money...
Notebook: Kansas Ready to Maul the Olympics
Kansas football boasts a star-studded roster. Jalon Daniels, Devin Neal, Mello Dotson, Cobee Bryant, Lawrence Arnold and others headline the Jayhawks' roster, with other players in contention to become headline players this fall. Some of those players are highly skilled and have the chance to make the most of their opportunities this fall; one of those potential stars is Daniel Hishaw Jr.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Mahomet High School student crowned Miss Teen Illinois USA
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Arianna Thompson, a talented student from Mahomet-Seymour High School, recently won the Miss Teen Illinois USA pageant and is preparing to compete with young women across the United States for the title of Miss Teen USA. Thompson says she was always in love with...
What to expect from Illinois Volleyball in 2024
The 2024 offseason was a project for Chris Tamas and his staff. After missing out on the NCAA Tournament for the second time in three seasons and a fourth consecutive seventh-place finish in the Big Ten, Illini fans will look forward to a better on-court product at Huff Hall this season.
Why You Need a Personal Injury Attorney – Spiros Law Explains
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – When you’re seriously injured, hiring an experienced attorney is essential. Most importantly, having someone on your side to stand up for your rights allows you to focus on your recovery and rest assured your case is progressing. Negotiating a settlement on your own...
Good Morning, Illini Nation: Guard options in 2025
Jul. 25—Class of 2025 five-star guard Jasper Johnson cut his list of potential college basketball destinations to five on Wednesday afternoon. Illinois wasn't included. The Illini made a late push for Johnson after Orlando Antigua bounced back to the coaching staff, but getting an official visit from the 6-foot-4 guard out of Lexington, Ky., last month wasn't enough to become a finalist in his ...
Pat Bryant stepping into WR1 role for Illini: 'I can definitely lead our offense'
INDIANAPOLIS — During a phone call earlier this offseason, Bret Bielema encouraged Pat Bryant to research his new position coach to learn about Justin Stepp and what he could bring to the Illinois football team. Former wide receivers coach George McDonald left Illinois after three seasons to be the...
Coleman putting mental focus, preparation at the forefront in 2024
Jul. 25—INDIANAPOLIS — Bret Bielema has turned the trip from Champaign to Indianapolis for Big Ten media days into a key part of the annual event. The Illinois coach makes the drive the day before he's slated to speak and takes the Illini's players representing the program with him. The roughly 2 hours together allows Bielema to pepper his players with questions they might field from the ...
Competitive practices 'just fun' as Illini aim to elevate program
Jul. 25—CHAMPAIGN — The vibe coming from practices at Ubben Basketball Complex has been a different one this summer. You won't hear Shauna Green complaining. The third-year Illinois women's basketball coach is happy with what she's seen so far. Even with eight returning players, the Illini didn't stand pat this offseason, adding high-level transfers with sophomore guard Jasmine Brown-Hagger ...
Volunteer-Led Effort Leads to Bigger Popcorn Machine at Danville’s Fischer Theatre
DANVILLE — It wasn’t the typical ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday in Danville congratulating a new or relocated business or new business owners. The Fischer Theatre itself is celebrating 140 years this year, and it was out with the old, smaller popcorn popper at the theater and in with a new, larger one this summer.
Teacher on 12-year-old Drowning Victim: ‘He was Mr. Popular’
DANVILLE — A South View Upper Elementary School teacher is remembering 12-year-old Christopher D. London as “everybody’s friend.”. Funeral arrangements still are pending at Leek & Sons Funeral Home in Danville for London, whose body was found last week in the Vermilion River. He went missing after swimming with friends on July 15.
Baristas, business owners living out their coffee shop, airstream dreams in Our Town Forsyth
FORSYTH, Ill. (WCIA) — When you get your daily dose of coffee in the morning, maybe you’re brewing it at home or picking it up on your way out the door. But in Our Town Forsyth, there’s one spot that’s not like the others — 121 Coffee Run! “Everybody loves an airstream! Airstreams are just […]
Buchanan, Voois Named Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars
NORMAN, Okla. – Two Fighting Illini men's golfers, Jackson Buchanan and Ryan Voois, were honored as NCAA Division I Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars. The announcement was made Thursday (July 25) by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA). It marks the second All-America Scholar nod for Buchanan and the...
Shelbyville DMV temporarily relocates to library
SHELBYVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The Shelbyville DMV has temporarily moved to the Shelbyville Public Library amid facility renovations. Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said the DMV would be housed at the library, located at 154 North Broadway Street, until July 28. Operating hours will be 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The temporary set-up will only […]
New Bird Bikes bring easy travel to Champaign
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – A new bike business is bringing more convenience to people in Champaign. The City of Champaign reported that in May of this year, there were more than 43,000 trips on Veo bikes. A new company, Bird, has over 100 electrically-assisted “Bird Bikes” already approved to ride in Champaign and on the […]
Illinois Basketball Recruiting: 5-star Guard Cuts Illini from top 5
5-star guard Jasper Johnson announced his top 5 schools heading into the latter portion of the 2024 summer. Unfortunately, Johnson’s top five did not include Illinois basketball. Johnson named North Carolina, Louisville, Arkansas, Alabama, and Kentucky as the five schools he will consider. Jasper Johnson visited the Illini in June and seemed to have a strong relationship with assistant coach, Orlando Antigua. However, it seems that Illinois Basketball will continue its search for a guard in the class of 2025.
UIUC Building and Food Service Workers Authorize Strike
University of Illinois – Urbana Champaign (UIUC) Workers have voted overwhelmingly to strike for a fair contract. SEIU Local 73 represents 763 Food Service and Building Service Workers and has been in contract negotiations for seven months. Workers rallied on campus in their fight for a living wage and...
Historic Lexington 'castle' hits the auction block
A historic home in Lexington will be sold by auction after sitting on the market for nearly a year. The 1898 Victorian mansion at 10 N. Spencer St., known as "The Castle," was originally built for David Hyatt Van Dolah, an aristocrat best known as a broker of French horses.
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