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Two people hurt after Friday morning shooting: Champaign Police
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Two people were shot early Friday morning in Champaign, according to Champaign Police. Police were dispatched to a local hospital at 2:58 a.m. after two people arrived with gunshot wounds. One of the victims, a 41-year-old male, had a potentially life-threatening wound to his abdomen. The other victim, a 28-year-old female, […]
Champaign community comes together for Freedom Celebration, fireworks
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Despite the early rain on the Fourth of July, people in Champaign still enjoyed a celebration for the holiday. This year’s Champaign County Freedom Celebration supported the CU Autism Network by making sensory zones that allowed everybody to enjoy the day. The celebration started just outside Memorial Stadium Thursday evening. Grange […]
Green Street: 2024-25 Illini women's basketball Player Profiles -- Brynn Shoup-Hill
Jul. 5—The 2024-25 Illinois women's basketball roster is now in place. So let's proceed accordingly with a roster breakdown of Shauna Green's 13-player team. 6-3 Senior Forward The sophomore version of the Goshen, Ind., native was her best college season to date as Shoup-Hill followed from Dayton to Illinois and was a key part of the Illini team that went to the NCAA tournament in Green's ...
Rooster Lands In Champaign/Urbana
Rimshotting Champaign from the south, the station is featuring Premiere Networks’ Bobby Bones Show in mornings and Audacy’s Katie & Company in afternoons. The station becomes the third Country station in the market joining Saga’s 100.3 WIXY and Stevie Jay Broadcasting’s “US 105.9” WGKC.
Good Morning, Illini Nation: UI targets helping Team USA dominate
Jul. 5—Team USA rolled through group play at the FIBA U17 World Cup. Dominated it, really, including a record-setting performance in a 146-62 victory against China. The closest game was a 23-point win against France in the team's opener. Then the U.S. won by 75, 84 and 96 points. Helping make it all happen have been multiple Illinois recruiting targets. AJ Dybantsa, the No. 1 overall recruit ...
Teacher of the Week: Aby Olson, Physical Education, Carrie Busey Elementary School
Jul. 5—When Aby Olson was 16, she loved coaching younger kids on her local swim team and teaching swim lessons in Rockford. Still, she didn't decide to make teaching her career until her sophomore year at University of Illinois, when she enjoyed teaching sports and other physical activities at the university's Sports Fitness Program. Throughout her five-year career, including the last three ...
Illinois Year in Review | Top coaches
Jul. 5—It was a mixed bag in terms of success across the board for Illinois the past 12 months. Our Scott Richey spotlights the 10 coaches who had the most: The one item missing from Underwood's résumé — and his full-scale rebuild of the Illinois basketball program — was a sustained NCAA tournament run. After a series of early exits, including a first-round loss in 2023, the Illini reached the ...
Football legacy commits to Illinois
(WCIA) — A legacy Illini will continue his football career with Illinois. Jershaun Newton, the younger brother of Johnny Newton, has committed to Illinois. The three-star multi-position athlete chose Illinois over several Power Four schools including Indiana. A rising senior, he threw for 2,048 yards and 14 touchdowns while rushing for 1,020 yards and five […]
Illinois basketball players bringing the six-pack to the party
After a great run to the Elite 8, the Illinois basketball team has every right to celebrate a great season. Getting deep into the second weekend of the NCAA tournament is an accomplishment for any program. The Illini hadn’t managed to get that far in nearly 20 years, as 2005 was the last time a spot in the Elite 8 was clinched.
Stratton, Edison, Jefferson land new administrators
Jul. 4—CHAMPAIGN — Three Unit 4 educators will switch schools next year after being hired for new administrative roles at a special meeting this week. Jamal Maatuka is the new assistant principal at Stratton Academy, Sean Smith is the new associate principal for Edison Middle School and Taylor Foltz is the new athletic director and dean of students at Jefferson Middle School. The board voted ...
Quincy Guerrier gets chance to improve key areas in Toronto Raptors NBA Summer League
An Elite 8 roster is naturally going to have players head to the next level to compete in the NBA Summer League. There is a reason the Illinois basketball team was able to get deep into the second weekend of the NCAA tournament. The Illini had talent on the roster.
Illinois Schedule Preview, Sept. 28: Protecting The Ball is Key Against Penn Sate
In order to turn the page from last year's 30-13 loss in which they turned the ball over five times, the Illinois Fighting Illini need to do everything possible to protect the ball against the Penn State Nittany Lions
Expect to see full Terrence Shannon Jr. repertoire in NBA Summer League
Illinois basketball has multiple former players in the NBA Summer League this offseason. Seeing Marcus Domask latch on with the Chicago Bulls is exciting. Illini fans loved him during the one season he was in Champaign, and his work ethic should translate to touches in The Association. Domask’s running mate...
ciSports | Sonny Walker | Conquering the Athletic Director position at Centennial High School
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Sonny Walker, Centennial High School’s Assistant Principal and Athletic Director joins ciSports to discuss stepping into his new role as A.D. plus all the steps he took to achieve the position. What is ciSports?. CiSports is a ciLiving show segment that focuses on bridging...
Sholem's main pool reopens in time for Independence Day
Jul. 3—CHAMPAIGN — Sholem Aquatic Center will be back in the swing of things just in time for the Fourth of July. "Starting tomorrow, July 4, the main pool is BACK!" park officials shared on social media. "Thank you all for your patience and understanding as we made the repairs and THANK YOU to our Operations staff for their diligence and quick work. We are excited to announce that all ...
Illinois Football Q&A With Off Tackle Empire
Red Grange was born on this day in 1903. We're celebrating with his iconic performance in 1924 @IlliniFootball's win over Michigan.#B1GFootball x @IlliniAthletics pic.twitter.com/kbgU8cJ8ow— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) June 13, 2024. ATQ: Because Oregon and Illinois have not played in nearly 30 years, we here in Eugene know very...
Terrence Shannon has ushered in the greatest era of Illini basketball
Filed under: Illinois Fighting Illini Basketball Illinois News and Links Terrence Shannon has ushered in the greatest era of Illini basketball TSJ’s record-setting season has brought unprecedented attention to the program. By Drew Pastorek Jul 3, 2024, 10:57pm CDT / new Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter Share this on Reddit Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: Terrence Shannon has ushered in the greatest era of Illini basketball Reddit Pocket Flipboard Email On this episode of the “Oskee Talk” podcast I’m joined by TCR’s Pleas Honeywood & Brandt Dolce to break down...
Two Blue Bloods Have Eyes Set On A Former Illinois Commit, Who Will Reclassify To 2024
Fears, a Joilet (IL) native, decommited from Illinois on July 1 and will reclassify to the class of 2024, according to Kedric Prince of IlliniGuys.com. While Illinois has an open scholarship for the 2024-25 season, the Illini backcourt is crowded with Kylan Boswell, Kasparas Jakucionis, Ty Rodgers, and Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn.
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