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Green Street: Class of 2025 recruiting board
Jul. 17—The Illinois women's basketball team received some really good news earlier this month when had 's program among her top-six finalists. The five-star point guard at Davenport North (Iowa) High School who plays on the AAU circuit for Example Sports is one of the top recruits in the Class of 2025 with the 5-foot-11 standout ranking as the No. 5 overall prospect per ESPN's HoopGurlz. ...
Quick action by Mattoon firefighters prevents fire from spreading to trailer with person inside
MATTOON, Ill. (WAND) - The Mattoon Fire Department was able to act quickly to extinguish a fire at an abandoned trailer and stop it from spreading to another trailer with a person inside. MFD responded to the 600 block of Marion Wednesday morning at 7:30. Crews found an abandoned single-wide...
A quick reminder of cooling centers in C-U
Right around this time each year during the dog days of summer, it gets really nasty hot out. Although it isn’t in the 90s like it was last week, it is still pretty balmy, and if you don’t have a place to go, it can be unsafe. That’s why it is a good reminder to us all to check out the cooling centers around C-U, which are available and free to use. C-U Public Health District is a great resource here.
Urbana activists want more police oversight. But local laws hold the civilian review board hostage
This story was originally published on IPM Newsroom on July 8, 2024. 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.
LISTEN: Park District talks about new HIIT studio at the DISC on Byers & Co
July 17, 2024 – Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District, and Tracy Whitten and Jeff Rounds of the Decatur Indoor Sports Center joined Byers & Co to talk about the opening of a state of the art H.I.IT. room at the DISC. Listen to the podcast now!
LISTEN: Memorial’s Dr. Bernard Lim on Byers & Co
July 17, 2024 – Dr. Bernard Lim of Decatur Memorial Hospital joined Byers & Co to talk about an upcoming community education event discussing heart rhythm disorders and treatment and diagnosis of atrial fibrillation (Afib). Listen to the podcast now!
Krannert tickets go on sale in August
T’is the season for checking out Krannert Center for the Performing Arts’ events calendar so you can pop online and get tickets in August as some events go on sale as early as August 14th. This season will feature such luminaries as Renée Fleming, Meshell Ndegeocello, The Second City, Terence Blanchard, 10,000 Maniacs, Taylor Mac, and, of course, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Tickets will be available for purchase online at KrannertCenter.com. If you have questions, please feel welcome to contact the Ticket Office at 217.333.6280 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday to Friday) or [email protected]. A staff member will be happy to help you find the answers.
AI-powered med history system improves care, reduces work at Carle Health
Carle Health, an eight-hospital health system based in Illinois, is dedicated to giving patients the care they need at every point in their healthcare journey. Through collaboration and engagement, the health system aims to ensure the highest level of care by applying accurate data and innovative, evidence-based best practices. THE...
Illinois Basketball: Why Kylan Boswell is the most important team transfer for 2024-25
The level of basketball at Illinois has been significantly better in recent years, with head coach Brad Underwood making sure of that with his recruiting and coaching. The Fighting Illini are a few months removed from a run to the Elite Eight, their first in nearly two decades. This program certainly soaked in an incredible season with a less than memorable ending, but what exactly does the future hold?
2024 Position Primer: Illini inside linebackers preview
Illini Inquirer will provide an in-depth preview on each Illinois football position group leading up to the start of training camp in August. Today, we focus on the linebackers. 2023 IN REVIEW. The writing was on the wall after 2023 spring practices that Dylan Rosiek was quickly and definitively rising...
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Jul. 18 – Jul. 21
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. Krannert Center Uncorked with Decadents at Krannert Center for Performing Arts. Time: 5:00 p.m. Location: Krannert Center for...
Three tap-ins: Day 1 of the 93rd Illinois State Amateur Championship
Jul. 17—Jason Gordon from Northbrook leads the way after shooting a bogey-free 6-under-par 66. Carter Stevenson from Marquette Heights is close behind in second at 5-under, and Marcus Smith from Rockford sits in third at 4-under. They pace a field that saw only 14 players shoot below par in Tuesday's opening round. Don't be surprised if local standout Lyle Burns makes a move toward the top of ...
Piatt's OT: Wolters continues to grow in pros
Jul. 17—MAHOMET — Just a little more than a year ago, Mahomet-Seymour baseball coach Nic DiFilippo had a front-row seat to watch the best pitcher to ever come through the program. "It was fun. It was enjoyable," DiFilippo said. "It was almost comical at times to see the other team excited just to hit a foul ball. That was a lot of fun for us, and it's fun to be a fan of his today." Today, 2023 ...
Top of Morning, July 17, 2024
Jul. 17—Danville won't be the only area high school to field a girls' flag football team when the IHSA introduces the sport this fall. Urbana's good to go, too, a year ahead of schedule. "It was important for us to get on board early," Urbana athletic director Steve Waller said. "It's a developing sport. The quicker we get going, the better." The iHSA originally listed Urbana as possibly ...
Illinois offers rising senior forward Gavin Gores
Premium-icon 23m ago basketball Edit After watching him in action during the live period last weekend, Illinois offered fast-rising 2025 power forward Gavin Gores from Cumberland, Wisconsin. In this update from Orange and Blue News, Gores discusses his new Big Ten offer, what he could bring to the floor for the Fighting Illini, and a tentative timetable for his commitment. ***** ILLINOIS: Offer list | Visit dates 2025 Rankings: Rivals150 | Team | Position 2026 Rankings: Rivals150 ***** premium-icon PREMIUM CONTENT You must be a member to read the full article. Subscribe now for instant access to all premium content....
DPS passes vote to ban phones district-wide
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — The Decatur Public School Board of Education passed a vote that will institute a district-wide phone ban starting Aug. 12. The Board voted on an amended policy, in which high school students are no longer allowed to take their phones out of their lockers during lunch periods. Now, all students must keep their phones in their lockers or another locked receptacle provided by the school.
Villa Grove girl is Jr. Miss America
For Villa Grove’s Bekka Bloom, pageants have become a way of life. Perhaps more importantly, they’ve also become a means to an end. Bloom, 15, was recently named Junior Miss of America at a pageant in Las Vegas and seems almost as excited about the scholarships that come with the title as she is about the title itself. You see, the future dermatologist knows that there is a long academic road ahead of her, and any assistance she can get is appreciated.
'I Couldn't Imagine Being Anywhere Else': Knight Returns to Illinois For Final Collegiate Season
After four years in Champaign-Urbana, Amelia Knight thought her time with the Illinois women's gymnastics team was over. Earning her bachelor's degree in the spring of 2024, Knight went into her end-of-year meeting with the Illini coaching staff with the expectation that her college career had come to an end.
Urbana residents deal with Monday storm damage
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — In Central Illinois, July 15 marked the hottest day of the year so far — but that’s not all. With wind speeds estimated up to 80 miles per hour, some communities experienced startling damage. Brian Hamilton lives in Urbana. He said he’s grateful the damage wasn’t worse, but now he’s concerned […]
Illini notebook: Two Illini baseball players drafted; Illini alum named cross country coach
Following a Big Ten Championship season, Illinois baseball had two players selected in this week's 2024 MLB Draft. Illini senior right-handed pitcher Jack Crowder was selected by the Baltimore Orioles in the ninth round of the draft (Pick No. 279 overall), while catcher Camden Janik was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 12th round (354th pick).
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