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Green Street | Big Ten scheduling implications
Oct. 4—An 18-game Big Ten women's basketball schedule creates a bit of a headache. A headache that could become worse in the case of tiebreaker scenarios at season's end. That the league stuck with the 18-game slate it had used the previous six seasons despite going from 14 teams to 18 teams is sure to be a talking point this winter. Especially given on the men's side there's a 20-game Big Ten ...
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. ...
Pontiac, Prairie Central drop league contests; M-R clinches playoff berth
It was not a pleasant outcome for Pontiac as it celebrated homecoming weekend. PTHS suffered a 48-6 loss to Tolono (Unity) at Williamson Field on Friday. The Rockets were overpowering on the ground and through the air, collecting 569 total yards of offense. Unity chalked up 330 on the ground and 239 through the air. Garrett Richardson ran for 227 yards and three touchdowns in the first half. Dane Eisenmenger connected on 12 of 19 passes for...
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 […]
Big Ten breakdown | Week 6
Oct. 4—Illinois might be idle, enjoying its bye week, but Big Ten play continues across the conference with eight games. Here's how Illini beat writer Scott Richey ranks this weekend's matchups, along with his picks for Illinois MVP, Big Ten MVP and his take on the Illini's bowl game projections: ➜ Who's on the call: Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (expert analysis) and Jenny Dell ...
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 […]
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). […]
Notes: Boswell lands Big Ten media day BINGO
Oct. 4—ROSEMONT — Kylan Boswell lit up when a question about name, image and likeness was preferred Thursday afternoon at Big Ten media day at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Not that the Illinois men's basketball guard was chomping at the bit to discuss NIL and the impact it's had on college basketball. Boswell was thrilled that particular question was asked because it completed his ...
Champaign high school hosts record-breaking diaper drive
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Thousands of donations were the result of one high school’s homecoming week. Saint Thomas More’s celebrations were two weeks ago, but it’s having a lasting impact on the community. Students collected a record-breaking number of diapers for the Crisis Nursery in Urbana. “It’s super fun just to see everyone come together […]
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