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Dean, McClure settling into new homes
Jul. 26—CHAMPAIGN — Two former prep volleyball players are set to begin new chapters when the NCAA season tips off in August. Kate Dean — once a standout middle blocker at Tuscola — will enter her first season at Virginia after spending two seasons at Eastern Illinois. "I'm so excited," Dean said. "I've been here (at Virginia) training for about a month now, so as I've been connecting with the ...
Community rallies to help beloved 82-year-old McDonald's employee
Las Vegas (KSNV) — From his hamburger hat to the punny jokes he tells, Mr. Ed is one of a kind. On Thursday, the 82-year-old McDonald's employee was surprised with over $2,000 after one resident created a GoFundMe account to help the veteran. The fundraiser was created by Abraham...
Big Lots closing up to 40 stores across the US—including these 3 Illinois locations
We now know which locations Big Lots will be closing across Illinois. Big Lots, the Ohio-based retail discount chain announced on July 10 the company’s plans to close up to 40 locations across the country this year, due to financial challenges the brand is facing in a post-Covid market.
217 Today: A dialogue on maternal healthcare in the Black community
A Champaign group is teaching families how to cope with their loved ones' sentences and what to do when they come home after being incarcerated. Following seven months of negotiations, food and building workers at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign have voted to allow a strike. Illinois’ new quantum...
Fayette County now confirming West Nile Virus in mosquito sample
Fayette County is the third South Central Illinois county to have a positive test for West Nile virus. The Fayette County Health Department is reporting a positive mosquito sample taken in Beecher City. The Clay and Washington County Health Departments earlier had positive dead bird samples. The samples came from...
‘I thought it was a helluva idea when I was 19’: Bielema uses Tigerhawk tattoo as teaching tool
Like many teenagers in college, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema spontaneously decided to get a tattoo. “As I say, I thought it was a helluva idea when I was 19,” Bielema said. “It was a rainy Saturday in Iowa City and there wasn’t a helluva lot going on, so somebody said, ‘Let’s get a tattoo.’” […]
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...
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 ...
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 […]
Former Illini Jer’zhan Newton Receives Positive Injury Update
Illinois Football: A Positive Injury Update For Johnny Newton. A positive injury update has surfaced, which bodes well for former Illinois Football Defensive Tackle Jer’zhan Newton. According to ESPN Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter, “Commandeers DT Jer’Zhan Newton passed his physical and has been activated from the active/non-football injury list,”.
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...
IL FOP: Sean Grayson fired ‘without just cause’, files grievance
SANGAMON COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council filed a grievance saying the deputy that shot Sonya Massey in the face was terminated “without just cause.” Sean Grayson shot 36-year-old Sonya Massey in the head while responding to a call at her home. Grayson was charged with first-degree murder earlier this month. […]
Don’t Go in the Water – 38 Illinois Places Have Swimming Warnings
Summertime is all about getting outside and enjoying the nice weather and swimming is a vital part of that. However, there are now 38 places in Illinois that now have urgent swimming warnings about staying out of the water. As a general rule, I check the Illinois Beach Guard System...
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