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Piatt's OT: Davis says emotional goodbye to Unity softball
Oct. 5—TOLONO — Ten seasons, 203 wins, six regional titles, four consecutive Sweet 16 appearances, two state trophies. Impressive to say the least, but the numbers only show a fraction of what Aimee Davis meant to the Unity softball program. The biggest impact from the winningest coach in team history was in the "countless memories" she shared with her players. "My time at Unity was very ...
PTHS football's development project can't find homecoming win
Winning homecoming is a typical goal for any team. Pontiac was unable to take care of business on Friday as Tolono Unity claimed a 48-6 Illini Prairie Conference victory at Williamson Field on Friday night. One thing of concern for PTHS head coach Zach Gadbury was knowing the Rockets came in after losing two straight games. Being a Tolono graduate, he understands the program’s mentality. ...
Top of the Morning, Oct. 4, 2024
Oct. 4—Bellying up with ... On Fridays, we'll spotlight the men and women serving up cold ones and conversation in our neck of the woods. Let us know about your favorite bartender by emailing . Kristie De Luna started bartending professionally in Memphis, where she enjoyed working with high-scale drinks and food. But one member of her family made country living a necessity. "We have a cattle ...
Savoy trustees approve Colbert Park design contract
SAVOY, Ill. (WCIA) — The village of Savoy has passed a design contract planning improvements to Colbert Park. MSA Professional Services, Inc. is receiving $364,902 to study and create a design for Colbert Park. According to the contract, some of the proposed ideas include a grand entrance, a skate park, a multiuse trail and the […]
These Urbana roads will be closed for the Run to Remember 5k this weekend
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The roads around the Champaign County Fairgrounds are going to be closed to traffic this weekend for a 5K race. Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend is hosting its annual Run to Remember 5K and 5-mile race on Saturday. Starting at 7:30 a.m., portions of the following streets will close to accommodate […]
Danville Toys for Tots kicks off fall campaign
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Toys for Tots is kicking off its 77th year of collecting toys for children. The nationwide fall campaign starts in October, and Danville’s local chapter is hosting its annual kickoff event today. The chapter is hosting its John Zarn Memorial Toy Drive Kickoff at Courtesy Motors on West Main Street. The […]
Champaign Police looking for panel volunteers
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign Police Department is looking for community volunteers to staff two essential roles. The police department is looking for community members to staff officer interview panels. Volunteers will meet with candidates to be a police officer to assess candidate qualifications and give feedback to the police chief. Panelists are asked […]
‘Happy with the play, not happy with the loss’: Illini VB looks to shake three-match B1G skid against Wildcats
CHAMPAIGN – After cruising to its best start in six years, Illinois volleyball has lost nine straight sets in three straight matches. The dip in form lines up with arguably the toughest portion of Illinois' schedule to date. All three losses come to teams currently ranked in the AVCA...
Urbana ag expert rallies support for North Carolina farmers hit by Hurricane Helene
URBANA Ill. (WCIA) – An agriculture expert in Urbana is asking the farming community to help out victims of Hurricane Helene. Andrew Pritchard is a meteorologist with Nutrien Ag Solutions. He shared resources on social media to help North Carolina farmers get back on their feet. “These farms had everything washed away,” Pritchard said. “We […]
Illini WBB notebook: Five-star freshman Berry Wallace impressing; Shoup-Hill ready to maximize senior year
ROSEMONT, Ill. — Beyond the fact that she arrived in the summer, there's been very little indication that Berry Wallace is a freshman during her first few months on campus. Wallace was a big recruiting get for the Illini, and the five-star McDonald's All-American has quickly acclimated to life in college. There's a steadiness to her game, and those around the program say that Wallace puts up numbers — though not gaudy on a veteran team — that ultimately fill a stat sheet.
Photo Gallery |St. Joseph-Ogden stays undefeated, knocks off Carterville at home
St. Joseph-Ogden quarterback Kodey McKinney dives into the end zone to score a touchdown. McKinney carried the ball 12 times, scoring two touchdowns. The Spartans went on to defeat the visiting Lions, 26-20. Below are more moments from the SJO's fifth win of the season. Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks ...
Good Morning, Illini Nation: Illinois offers 2026 guard Jaidyn Coon
Oct. 4—Illinois interspersed some recruiting this week along with its official start to the 2024-25 season. Along with the first official practice Monday, the Illini staff also hit the road to get eyes on future talent. A group that now includes Storm Lake (Iowa) guard Jaidyn Coon. Coon, who checks in at 6-foot-6 and 180 pounds, is considered a three-star prospect in the Class of 2026 by both ...
Champaign’s Promise Healthcare receives $600K for mental health, substance abuse services
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Over half a million dollars is coming to Central Illinois for mental health and substance abuse services. A new grant for $600,000 has been received by Promise Healthcare after applying in June. They were one of 16 clinics in Illinois to be chosen by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). […]
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