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Eastern Illinois University Welcomes Six Elite Distance Men’s Runners for 2024-25 Track Season
Tweet #WinTheMoment Eastern Illinois director of track & field James Gildon and cross country head coach Erin Howarth have added to the men’s distance crew for the upcoming year with six runners added to the Panthers fold. Set to join the Panthers next season are Brad Ahrens, Justice Eldridge, Tyler Dillon, Tony Pastore, Joey McGinn and Spencer Wilson. Brad Ahrens (Imperial, Mo.) is a transfer that competed in cross country and track & field at Mineral Area CC for two years. Ahrens was a two-time medalist at the NJCAA Division III National Championships during his two years running cross country…
Illinois football aims to convert close losses to wins, eye postseason return in 2024
The Sports Desk was at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis and the big topic for Illinois football was trying to turn those close losses into wins and get back into postseason play. After a 7-1 start in 2022 and high expectations heading into 2023, it’s about continuing that and building...
U of I Archives detail story of Illini Olympian 100 years after gold medal wins
The 2024 Summer Olympics kick off this week in Paris, exactly 100 years after the city last hosted the games. The United States won 45 gold medals in 1924, and two of them were won by a Fighting Illini.
More than a century in prison for 2020 Bloomington homicide
BLOOMINGTON (25News Now) - A man will likely spend the rest of his life in prison for killing a 20-year-old man and wounding another on Bloomington’s west side almost four years ago. McLean County Judge William Yoder on Monday sentenced 31-year-old Malcolm Johnson to 123 years in prison. He...
Illini women’s basketball team picks up two promising new transfers
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – University of Illinois women’s head basketball coach, Shauna Green, recently picked up two new transfers through the NCAA Transfer Portal, a digital tool that helps student-athletes transfer between NCAA member institutions. Green has high hopes for the upcoming season with her new sophomore...
Stew-Stras Schools thanks community for support after deadly crash
STRASBURG, Ill. (WCIA) — The Stewardson-Strasburg School District is out with a new statement to thank the community for their support in a time of crisis. Two weeks ago, three teenage girls lost their lives when the UTV they were driving collided with a grain hauler in rural Shelby County. Edie Wittenberg, Karly Wetherall and […]
Bloomington Fire Department buys new fire simulator
Bloomington residents will soon have access to in-depth lessons on how to prevent emergencies. The City of Bloomington has approved the purchase of a fire safety simulator from JHB Group. It will consist of a mobile trailer with indoor and outdoor stations to teach safe practices in everyday situations such as cooking, dealing with electrical wires and using propane.
Lost hiker, child found in Coles County through innovative location tracking tool
MATTOON, Ill. (WCIA) — On Monday, emergency responders in Coles County recounted an incident in May where they used a unique text-to-911 tool to locate a lost hiker and her child. Officials said that before 1:40 p.m. on May 23, someone reported to the Coles-Moultrie Emergency Communications Center (CECOM) that a family member and their […]
CUTC Presents “The Sound of Music”
Champaign-Urbana Theater Company (CUTC) is back with a production of one of the most beloved musicals of all time, The Sound of Music. Presented by the Champaign Park District, the show runs Thursday, August 1, through Sunday, August 4, at the historic Virginia Theatre. The final collaboration between composer Richard...
Champaign School District approves five new administrative appointments
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign School District announced the approval of five administrative appointments during the school board’s meeting Monday night. All five appointments are for either assistant principal or dean of students positions. The school district provided the following information about each appointee’s background and prior experience: All five appointees will begin their […]
Illini Inquirer Podcast | B1G Media Days with the Illini: Josh Whitman, Gabe Jacas, Seth Coleman & Pat Bryant
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner chat with Illinois AD Josh Whitman and Illinois players Gabe Jacas, Seth Coleman and Gabe Jacas at Big Ten Media Days in Indianapolis. Illini outside linebackers Gabe Jacas and Seth Coleman chat with Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner at Big Ten...
Golden contributions: Former Redbirds made Olympic history
More than a dozen Redbirds have represented Illinois State University at the Olympic games dating back to 1936, from Doug Collins to Charlotte Lewis. Historian Tom Emery profiles two athletes and a coach who made history at the Olympics: Tidye Ann Pickett, Dr. Nell Jackson, and Cathy Boswell ’83.
Black Colleagues Association Homecoming 2024 weekend
The Illinois State University Black Colleagues Association (BCA) has an exciting weekend of events scheduled for Homecoming 2024: Relive the Moments and to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Black Colleagues Association at Illinois State. Mark your calendars to return to campus Friday, September 27, through Sunday, September 29, to be a part of all the Redbird fun.
Jakob Dylan brings his musical legacy back to Champaign
The Wallflowers have had a multitude of revolving band members over the years, but it’s the group’s founder and leader who has stayed steadfast and provided the long-haul star power. One attendee of the band’s July 19 show at Virginia Theatre was there just to see him.
McLean County Judge hands down over 100-year sentence to a Riverdale man
BLOOMINGTON – A McLean County Judge sentenced a Riverdale man to over 100 years behind bars Monday afternoon. The case revolves around the shooting death of 20-year-old Jaleel Johnson. Johnson was shot in October 2020 in the 1600 block of Iowa St. Earlier this year, a jury found Malcom...
Off Podium Empire: Illinois Fighting Illini at the Olympics
Bee One Gee news, your inbox. Every Friday. Ah, my beloved Fighting Illini. For how solid our track and field team has been recently, I’m a little surprised to not have more names here. But the double golf Belgians does fit our history as a golf school. Let’s get to it.
Assemble your crew for Raise the Woof!
Habitat for Humanity’s annual fundraising event, Raise the Woof!, is now accepting registrations for their upcoming event on Saturday, September 28th. This event takes place in the ReStore parking lot from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and you can check out everything you’ll need to know about the event at ReStore’s website linked above.
Bloomington council approves downtown TIF district, housing priorities
The Bloomington City Council on Monday approved a new Tax Increment Finance [TIF] district located around the downtown area, a new project labor agreement for public works projects and several new priorities to address housing. A TIF district diverts any new taxes generated by an increase in property values back...
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