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TikTok creator GFed visits Illinois football stadium for 'How Long Can I Stay' challenge
One of TikTok's fastest growing college football creators pulled off his first challenge of the season at the University of Illinois. GFed spent his Thursday night in Champaign, Illinois, for the Illini's 45-0 win over Eastern Illinois. After the game, the content creator — with half a million followers across TikTok, YouTube and...
Illinois health officials reveals first West Nile virus death of 2024
Illinois is reporting its first West Nile Virus death of the year. The person was in their 80s and lived in Lake County. Over the past week, two others have tested positive, according to the Lake County Health Department.
Illinois Government Agencies Use of Controversial AI Technology
CTA Using Artificial Intelligence Surveillance Program to Identify Guns in Stations. Earlier this month the Chicago Transit Authority (“CTA”) announced that it was currently one month into a year long pilot program with the private company ZeroEyes, a company that pairs surveillance videos with artificial intelligence to detect firearms. As implemented as part of the pilot program, when the AI technology software detects a possible firearm, a human employee is then alerted who reviews the footage for accuracy before they then alert the Chicago Police Department, the CTA and the Office of Emergency Management and Communications at the same time. Currently the CTA has paired the AI program with 250 cameras at various stations around the city, though it declined to identify which stations citing safety concerns. CTA President Dorval R. Carter, Jr. said in a statement that “this added measure of protection provides additional peace of mind to everyone.” The US Department of Homeland Security recently reviewed the company’s technology and in a report stated that a group of first responders found that the technology was in fact “intuitive,” but advocates worry about the lack of public discussion and the effectiveness of the technology, particularly when weighed against potential violations to individuals civil liberties. ACLU Illinois spokesman Ed Yohnka in response to the news warned against the use of more surveillance tools, particularly when he believes these technologies, “all come with allure of adding more safety, but they never seem to deliver on that promise.”
How KU plans to take advantage of its extra time in between Week 1 and Week 2
While most of the college football teams in the country take the field on Saturday to begin their respective 2024 seasons, KU's will be in film room getting ready for Week 2. Due to the fact that KU opened its season on a Thursday night, the Jayhawks have added rest heading into their Week 2 game against Illinois on the road.
Commonwealth Foundation gives Illinois an 'F' for labor laws
(The Center Square) – A new report says Illinois is failing when it comes to worker freedom. Along with Policy Analyst Andrew Holman, David Osborne, senior fellow of labor policy for the Commonwealth Foundation, authored the report titled, “The Battle for Worker Freedom: Grading State Public Sector Labor Laws.” “Well, I hate to say it. Illinois probably set a new standard for ‘F’,” Osborne said. ...
Illinois football targeting TCU commitment for the class of 2025
The Illinois football team is trying to go into Texas and pry away an already committed recruit. Recruiting is the wild wild west these days, and the Illini are playing the game. While Bret Bielema and the Illinois coaching staff have done a great job in the first three recruiting classes, the class of 2025 has lagged behind thus far.
Illinois basketball looking to notch first 2025 commitment in coming months
Illinois basketball is ready to start making a splash again in the class of 2025. It has been a while since anything has come down the recruiting pipeline for the Illini. We once had the top class in the country for 2025, but with reclassifications and a player backing out of his commitment, Illinois now sits with zero commitments.
5 biggest surprises from the Illinois football win over Eastern Illinois
5. Matthew Bailey’s immediate impact on the Illinois secondary. There are a lot of players who end up getting injured in the college game. Last season, Illinois dealt with a few big blows early on. One of the biggest losses for the program was safety Matthew Bailey. Bailey missed...
Black Dog Smoke & Ale House to reopen Urbana location ‘this fall’
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — An Urbana staple is making a comeback after being closed for over four years. The original location of Black Dog Smoke & Ale House, located on Broadway Avenue in Urbana, closed in March of 2020 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. While the owner said a year later that the Urbana location would […]
Unit 4 responds to reports of late registration, students without classrooms
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) — Rising complaints in Facebook parent groups say that multiple students have remained unregistered for the school year, already two weeks in at Champaign Unit 4 School District. Registration for new students — called the Student Assignment Process — ran from February 26th to May 1st....
Good Morning, Illini Nation: Anticipation building
Aug. 31—That Illinois announced Friday it had sold out its allotment of public season tickets for the 2024-25 campaign wasn't exactly a surprise. Last year's team went 29-9, won the Big Ten tournament and went on a run in the NCAA tournament to the Elite Eight. This year's team might have a new-look roster, but the level of talent acquired in the offseason coupled with the fact Illini ...
Mahomet-Seymour School District Proposes $112 Million Bond for New Schools
On November 5, the Mahomet-Seymour School District will seek voter approval for a $112 million bond referendum to fund the construction of a new junior high school at the current MSJHS site and a new second and third-grade building south of Middletown Prairie but north of South Mahomet Road. This...
Atomic Wings grand opening Saturday on campus
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Atomic Wings is opening in the heart of the campus on Saturday, August 31. This will be the franchise’s first location in downstate Illinois. Kick-off events begin at 11 a.m. Saturday at the restaurant, which is located at 622 E. Green St. in...
Illini 4000 raises $60k for cancer research by biking across U.S.
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) – The Illini 4000 team has finished its cross-country ride to fight cancer, raising more than $60,000 for cancer research and patient support services. The non-profit organization was founded in 2006 and is dedicated to spreading awareness for the fight against cancer. A central part of the Illini 4000 is The Portraits Project, an on-going project since […]
Illinois soccer looks to continue unbeaten season this weekend
On Saturday, the Illini (3-0-1) go up against the Kentucky Wildcats (4-0-0) in the team’s fifth home game this season, closing out a five-game homestand before hitting the road. The Illini are coming off a 4-0 win over the Illinois State Redbirds and will have to fight hard against the Wildcats to continue their no-loss start to the 2024 season.
PBL football wins 40-13 in season opener over Chillicothe IVC; Boyd-Meents sets school record
PAXTON – Depending on who was making a prediction, the outcome may or may not have come as a surprise. For the fourth consecutive year, the Paxton-Buckley-Loda varsity football team exited the first week of the season with a win over Chillicothe Illinois Valley Central. According to PBL senior...
CUPHD hosts Narcan drive-thru, spreads awareness of International Overdose Awareness Day
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – Saturday, August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day, recognizing those who have died from an overdose and raising awareness on preventing future tragedies. From 8 a.m. until 4.m. Friday, the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District held a drive-thru event to distribute kits of Narcan. Over the last year, they said the number […]
Illinois Basketball Sells out 2024 Public Season Tickets in August
There are college basketball fans and then there are Illinois basketball fans. Often described as one of the most passionate fan bases in the country, the Illini Nation never ceases to impress. Particularly, when it comes to the team that plays south of Kirby St. In a social media announcement, it was told that Illinois basketball has sold out its public regular season tickets. As a reminder, today is August 30th. September has not even arrived and the season is still over two months away. Despite this, regular season tickets are sold out.
Top of the Morning, Aug. 30, 2024
Aug. 30—Bellying up with ... ET's Downtown in Rantoul couldn't choose just one bartender, so we're making a rare exception for not one, not two but bartenders of the week! Jennifer Wise of Buckley, Hannah Bray of Hoopeston and Haley Jones of Rantoul have been serving drinks at the restaurant for a collective 10 years. They had each heard good things about ET's and needed flexible hours; Bray ...
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