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Bret Bielema adds two former Division-I head coaches to Illini staff as analysts
Illinois coach Bret Bielema on Monday announced the additions of two former Division-I head coaches to his support staff as analysts. Former UTEP head coach Dana Dimel (DIMM-uhl) was named a senior offensive analyst, while former Western Illinois head coach Myers Hendrickson was named a senior analyst. Dimel was the...
Raina Terry and Caroline Barnes joining coach at Big 10 Volleyball media day
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) -- The Big Ten Conference announced the attendees for its 2024 Volleyball Media Days, which will take place Aug. 5-6 at the Big Ten Network studios in Chicago. Fighting Illini head coach Chris Tamas will be joined by Raina Terry and Caroline Barnes at the annual event....
Illinois Freshman Kasparas Jakucionis Puts On Scoring Show In International Competition
Illinois' Kasparas Jakucionis put on an offensive clinic in Lithuania U18's win against Spain. Now that he is set to begin the FIBA U-18 EuroBasket tournament, will be fresh enough to begin with Illinois
Preseason Big Ten polls: Illini check in at No. 13 and No. 14
Jul. 22—Illinois is picked to finish 13th in a preseason poll of Big Ten football reporters conducted by , the website for The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer. The News-Gazette's Bob Asmussen was one of 27 voters. 1. Ohio State 2. Oregon 3. Penn State 4. Michigan 5. Iowa 6. USC 7. Wisconsin 8. Nebraska 9. Rutgers 10. Washington 11. Maryland 12. Minnesota 13. Illinois 14. Northwestern 15. UCLA 16. ...
Brandt, Wright win Lakeview Country Club golf titles
BAYLES LAKE -- Jim Brandt of Paxton overcame a heartbreaking loss last year to become the 2024 Lakeview Country Club champion on Sunday. Brandt seized control of the weekend tournament on Saturday shooting a 1-over-par 72. On Sunday, Brandt held off charges by Paxton Swede manager Mark Prina and young Tyler Fornoff. Brandt birdied the tough par 3 17th to […]
The Overture: July 22 – 28
The Overture is a rundown of live music and performances happening in and around Champaign-Urbana each week. All of the information is as accurate as we can publish; however, all shows and performances are subject to change at any time. Thank you for understanding. Did we miss something this week?...
Curtis Orchard opens for 45th season
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — You might not want to hear it, but autumn is right around the corner. As a sign of times, one of Champaign’s oldest apple orchards officially opened this weekend. Curtis Orchard celebrated their 45th straight year of being open. Right now, they offer a new menu of apples each week, local […]
$422 Million Prepayment: Illinois Comptroller’s Proactive Move to Boost Pension Fund Returns – Enhancing Financial Stability!
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza’s early pension payment and Governor J.B. Pritzker’s extended funding plan aim to improve the state’s troubled pension system and address its growing debt. Illinois Comptroller’s Early Pension Payment and Governor’s Extended Funding Plan Aim to Fix State’s Pension System According to the report of The Center Square, Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza […]
Illinois basketball getting in early on electric in-state recruit
It is never too early to start targeting a recruit, and the Illinois basketball team took that to heart over the weekend. Since Brad Underwood took over the Illini, this program has recruited on a level we hadn’t seen since the Bill Self days. Underwood continues to pull in elite recruits, and I trust his decision-making when it comes to targeting talented players.
Guests of honor: Bryant, Coleman, Jacas
Jul. 22—"I was pretty excited. Coach B. called me into his office. He said, 'I have some good news,' but I really wasn't expecting that one. It put a big smile on my face." "Oregon, just going out and experiencing that part of the world. I've never been that far. Growing up, that's a team I always looked at because of the uniforms. They have great players." "We miss him a lot. I try to be the ...
Illinois and Wisconsin Kids Invited to Bring Their Small Businesses to August Market
Are your kids obsessed with making friendship bracelets? Hosting lemonade stands? Turn their hobbies into cash this August in Rockton, Illinois. When I think back to being a kid and wanting to earn a few extra bucks, I land on a memory of my friends and I creating some sort of dog's baby-sitting service.
Green Street: The case for Brynn Shoup-Hill
Jul. 22—The starting five for Illinois looks mostly set in stone. The return of the Illini's top-four scorers from last season means and Co. could mostly run it back with the same lineup with , and starting in the backcourt and as the starting power forward. But that doesn't mean Illinois lacks for flexibility with its rotations. What could be the most interesting thing to watch this fall and ...
We’ve launched our Summer Donation Campaign
Earlier this year, we coordinated our Spring Donation Campaign with our annual tournament on Smile Politely, which is a fun way to engage with our readership each March. Now that we’ve entered summertime, we’re looking to raise support for our Writers Fund by launching this Summer 2024 Donation Campaign.
Shauna Green added exactly what she needed this offseason
Illinois will, without a doubt, be one of the most experienced teams in the Big Ten next season. With fifth-year players Makira Cook, Genesis Bryant, Kendall Bostic and senior forward Adalia McKenzie returning, Illinois returns its four leading scorers — all of whom have at least three years of college hoops experience.
5 big-time Illinois basketball recruiting targets from the Peach Jam
The 2024 EYBL Peach Jam has now concluded, and the Illinois basketball team had multiple recruits playing in the competition. Some of these big-time recruits are for the immediate future and others are down the road. But no matter what, the relationships the Illini are building with some of these recruits will pay dividends for the program sometime over the next few years.
Kyprianou Hires Kappeler as Assistant Coach for Cross Country and Track
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Director of track, field and cross country Petros Kyprianou announced on Monday (July 22) the hiring of Chase Kappeler, who will be an assistant coach for cross country and track, as well as assisting in operations duties. Kappeler comes to Illinois after spending the last four...
Altmyer calls 2024 offense ‘explosive’ in preseason
(WCIA) — Luke Altmyer is gearing up to play his second season at Illinois, excited for another year under Barry Lunney’s offense. “I think we got a really good chance to put up some really cool numbers and be really explosive to win a lot of games because of the pieces that Coach Bielema has […]
Crim: Early-season matchups could determine if Fighting Illini can muster elusive winning season
QUINCY — Random thoughts with the opening night of high school football season just 40 days away:. • Illinois has had just four winning football seasons since the 10-2 Sugar Bowl team under Ron Turner in 2001. The program has been mired in mediocrity, managing just 15 campaigns of eight or more wins in 134 years of football. There have been only nine bowl appearances in the last 31 years.
Today is National Ice Cream Day!
CHAMPAIGN, IL – (Chambana Today) – Trying to beat the heat? Thankfully July 21 is National Ice Cream Day! A number of places will have promotions for ice cream!. Dairy Queen will be offering a free Dilly Bar with any purchase customers place on the DQ app. Cold...
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