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U of I Police reports problem with nonemergency number
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The University of Illinois Police Department is currently experiencing issues with their nonemergency number. Department officials posted on social media that people calling their number may experience the call dropping without connecting to a representative. They said they are trying to fix the issue and apologized for the inconvenience. They suggested […]
Champaign County plans next hazardous waste collection event
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The cities of Champaign and Urbana are coming together to plan a collection of household hazardous waste. The event will take place Saturday, August 17 in the southwest parking lot of the State Farm Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Some items accepted at the collection event include oil-based paints, […]
UPDATE: Sholem Aquatic Center to reopen July 4th
Update at 4:43 p.m. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The main pool at the Sholem Aquatic Center will officially reopen for Independence Day. Sholem staff made the announcement on Facebook on Wednesday afternoon. All amenities will once again become available starting Thursday. They thanked their operations staff for their quick work, and the community for their […]
Farmer City Pool leak could be fixed next week
FARMER CITY, Ill. (WCIA) — Officials have identified the problem with the Farmer City Pool. Farmer City’s pool has a 3/4″ leak on the floor, according to city manager Sue McLaughlin. The pool floor is now being evaluated and is expected to be fixed next week. The pool closed last week after an emergency city […]
2024 Football Opponent First Look: Illinois Fighting Illini
If you're looking for a series that Purdue has abslutely dominated of alte, it is the one with Illinois. The Boilermakers have won four straight, seven of the last eight, and 15 of hte last 19. Purdue has especially dominated in Chapaign, as it has won six in a row there and eight of the last nine. That has allowed Purdue to open up a lead in the overall series for the first time in over a century. The rivalry has taken on some extra spice in the last two years. Two seasons ago Purdue won in Champaign with the...
Illini Inquirer Podcast Ep. 827 | Jeremiah Fears decommits; Overreacting to limited practice video
Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner discuss four-star 2025 guard Jeremiah Fears' decommitment, why it makes sense for Fears and why it makes sense for Illinois and what's next in the Illini's 2025 pursuits. The guys then overanalyze practice video released by Illinois basketball, what excites them the most, what they're skeptical of most and what they next want to see. The guys then discuss the five Illini who will play in the NBA Summer League.
Illinois Schedule Preview, Sept. 20: Run Offense Key Against Nebraska In Big Ten Opener
A healthy, productive dose of Kaden Feagin, Josh McCray and even Luke Altmyer could be the key for the Illinois Fighting Illini against the Nebraska Cornhuskers
Heading to Chenoa for the city's Fourth of July celebration? Here's what you need to know
Planning to hit Chenoa for the Fourth of July holiday? Here are some things you may want to know. Festivities for the Fourth of July celebration actually began with the annual Road Rally on Sunday, June 30. However, July 3 is when things really start rolling. It starts with the...
Wastewater is a viable medium for growing lettuce in hydroponic systems, study shows
Urban agriculture has the potential to improve food security through local, efficient, and sustainable food production. Examples of urban food systems include hydroponics, where plants grow in a nutrient solution without soil, and aquaponics, which combines hydroponics with raising fish in tanks. A recent study from the University of Illinois...
New Sullivan Splash Pad opens Wednesday
SULLIVAN, Ill. (WAND) — A new splash pad in Sullivan opens Wednesday. The splash pad was created with a partnership between the community raising funds and the City of Sullivan, with help from an Illinois Department of Natural Resources Open Space Land Acquisition and Development grant. In addition to...
Urbana activists want more police oversight. But local laws hold the civilian review board hostage
This story is part of a partnership focusing on police misconduct in Champaign County between the Champaign-Urbana Civic Police Data Project of Invisible Institute, a Chicago-based nonprofit public accountability journalism organization, and IPM News, which provides news about Illinois & in-depth reporting on Agriculture, Education, the Environment, Health, and Politics, powered by Illinois Public Media. This investigation was supported with funding from the Data-Driven Reporting Project, which is funded by the Google News Initiative in partnership with Northwestern University | Medill.
Opening soon: Crumbl Cookies, Atomic Wings, Epic Burger, Papa John's
Jul. 3—The latest restaurant news from business writer Jana Wiersema (more in this weekend's 'It's Your Business' column): The new Atomic Wings restaurant at 627 S. Wright St. in Champaign is expected to open in mid-July, said local franchisee Kavita Venkatesh. — Crumbl Cookies is expected to open at 2005 S. Neil St. in Champaign the first week of August, managing partner Deb Platon shared on ...
Green Street: 2024-25 Illini women's basketball Player Profiles -- Irene Noya Catoira
Jul. 3—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 Freshman Forward Noya Catoira represents the first international player of the era at Illinois. The native of Vilagarcía de Arousa, Spain, brings some international experience to C-U — she made her debut for Spain as a 15-year-old at ...
What's at stake: Former Illini to compete in NBA Summer League
Illinois is gradually growing its NBA presence. The proud program went nine years between NBA Draft picks (Meyers Leonard in 2012 to Ayo Dosunmu in 2021) and 12 years between first-round NBA Draft picks (Leonard in 2012 to Terrence Shannon Jr. in 2024). But Illinois has had two top-40 draft picks during the last two seasons, and ESPN recently projected two Illini newcomers, Kasparas Jakucionis and Will Riley, to go in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft. Plus, more Illini are recently receiving chances to compete for NBA roster spots.
PET OF THE WEEK: This sweet senior wants to be your second in command
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – This week’s adoptable pet is a little tiger who would love the royal treatment from a ruler of his own. Meet Robbie, a laid-back 10-year-old domestic shorthair at the Champaign County Humane Society (CCHS) in search of his fur-ever home. This handsome cat may not be a dog lover, but he’s hoping to find a kingdom without any canines to call his own.
2 water main breaks reported in City of Chenoa leaves area without water
CHENOA – Two water main breaks caused the City of Chenoa to lose access to water Tuesday afternoon. According to a post on the city’s Facebook page Tuesday, the area experienced two reported water main breaks around noon. “The town will be without water until repairs are made,”...
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Jul. 04 – Jul. 07
Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Adelyn Mui talk about weekend events on IPM News AM 580 and FM 90.9 – Wednesdays at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m., and Thursdays at 5:44 p.m. Audiofeed Music Festival at Champaign County Fairgrounds in Urbana. Date & Time: Starts Thursday July 4th, runs through...
Good Morning, Illini Nation: Underwood on NCAA tournament expansion
Jul. 3—The NCAA tournament might expand. Maybe to 72 teams. No more than 76 (at least for now). The idea was broached — again — late last month to conference commissioners by the NCAA. The 64-team main bracket would remain, and any expansion would include more play-in games for teams seeded 10th through 12th. Power conferences wanting more representation in the NCAA tournament (looking at you, ...
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