Homer
LATEST NEWS
Illini WBB still pushing for first '25 commitment: 'You've got to trust those relationships'
CHAMPAIGN — Shauna Green had hopes of an early commitment in the Class of 2025, a highly-regarded recruit to get the ball rolling in an important recruiting cycle. Illinois, though, is still waiting for that commitment. Green and her coaching staff are in the thick of recruiting highly-rated national prospects. The kinds of prospects who aren't in a rush to make a commitment and have no shortage of collegiate options. The kind of prospects that Illinois in the past had no business recruiting, but the wins and relationships built since this coaching staff took over in Champaign have given the Illini a fighting chance.
DB Terrance Brooks Gives Three Reasons For Choosing To Transfer To Illinois
With a winning record and lead by example attitude, transfer cornerback Terrance Brooks has three important reasons why he chose to bring his talents to the Fighting Illini
Illini Assistant Orlando Antigua Details Pursuit Of Five-Star Recruit Will Riley
Illinois assistant coach Orlando Antigua once tried to recruit Will Riley while as an assistant coach at Kentucky. It was his efforts that ultimately brought Riley to Illinois.
Former Illini Football star ranked as Top 10 NFL DB
Former Illini football star, Devon Witherspoon, was ranked as a top 10 defensive back in the NFL by top execs, scouts, and coaches. In a recent story by ESPN NFL reporter, Jeremy Fowler spoke with top executives and personnel to compile a list of the best defensive backs. Witherspoon, a second-year player for the Seattle Seahawks, was listed as the ninth-best amongst an awe-inspiring list of defensive backs. After an extremely impressive rookie season, the 23-year-old Witherspoon is ready for stardom.
Danville prepares for inaugural flag football season
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Danville High School jumped at the chance to compete in girls’ flag football from the moment the sport was added to the fall calendar. “It was like a little birdie in our ear like hey, be prepared, because we’re going to have a lot of ladies who want to come out,” […]
12-year-old missing boy found dead in Vermilion River
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The search for a missing 12-year-old boy in the Vermilion River came to an end on Friday with the recovery of his body. Officials with the Danville Police Department said the boy was found at 12:20 p.m., a quarter mile downstream of where he went missing Monday night. The boy’s family […]
Tenth Annual American Legion State Golf Tournament will be held in Danville on August 3rd & 4th
THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE AREA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU RELEASE. The 10th annual American Legion State Golf Tournament will be held in Danville on August 3rd & 4th (2024) at Harrison Park Golf Course and Turtle Run Golf Club. Opening ceremonies will begin at 8 AM Saturday, Aug 3...
Pistol Shrimp Announce Monday Road Game to Shift to a Two-Fer Tuesday
There's been a slight adjustment to the Pistol Shrimp game schedule for next week. Monday's road game at Danville has been shifted to Tuesday, creating a doubleheader that day. The Pistol Shrimp are off Sunday and Monday as they prepare for the two-game Tuesday. In cases of scheduled double-headers, the games will each be just seven innings long.
Chicago shooting: Postal worker shot to death in front of West Pullman home ID'd, officials say
A postal worker was shot to death while on the job in front of a South Side home on Friday, officials said.Chicago police said the shooting happened in the West Pullman neighborhood's 12100-block of South Harvard Avenue just before 11:40 a.m.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchNeighbors who did not want to appear camera told ABC7 they saw a car driving toward the victim's USPS truck before hearing at least 10 shots in broad daylight.Police said the offender, identified only as male, approached a 48-year-old woman, took out a gun and fired shots. She suffered multiple gunshot...
Car totaled after sinking into Lake Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — No one was hurt on Thursday after a car went into Lake Springfield. The Springfield Fire Department posted pictures and details of the water rescue on their Facebook page Friday. The car went into the water at a local boat ramp and became submerged. No one was hurt, but the car […]
Seiya Suzuki’s interpreter gets fired by Cubs
Ippei Mizuhara isn’t the only interpreter getting shown the door this season. Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reported Thursday that the Chicago Cubs have dismissed Toy Matsushita, who had served as the interpreter for outfielder Seiya Suzuki over the last two-and-a-half seasons. While no specific reason was given for the firing, Mooney says that it... The post Seiya Suzuki’s interpreter gets fired by Cubs appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Harness Racing Takes Center Stage at Illinois State Fair's Horse Racing Day in Springfield
The Illinois State Fair Grandstand is rolling out the red carpet for harness racing to usher in this year's County Fairs and Horse Racing Day, with the starting gates set to open on Thursday, August 8. A statement on an Illinois government website touts the event as not just any trot around the track; the fair's dirt course is pegging itself as one of the globe's quickest, a one-mile speedway welcoming horses conceived or born within Illinois borders. If that's not enough to whet your whistle for equine endeavors, the IDOA Director Jerry Costello II amps it up with a proud proclamation, "We are proud to showcase harness racing at the Illinois State Fair," and a warm invitation for first-timers to witness "these exciting event."
States force green transition in public transportation despite taxpayer burden
(The Center Square) – Despite a hefty taxpayer price tag, several states are requiring cities to transition their public transportation to emitting zero greenhouse gasses. Since 2022, seven states have passed laws to transition to zero-emission school buses. In Illinois, a law passed last year requiring all transit agencies to purchase zero-emission buses by 2026. Similar legislation was passed in California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland and New York. ...
After Years of Controversy, Illinois Pauses CO2 Pipeline Construction, For Now
New safety requirements for carbon dioxide pipelines as well as a temporary ban on their construction are now in effect after Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday signed a bill that passed the General Assembly earlier this year. The law issues new regulations for carbon capture and sequestration, a technology used...
Grassroots campaign begins on an Illinois utility’s gas pipe replacement program
(The Center Square) – A coalition of consumer and environmental organizations have announced a grassroots campaign to raise awareness of the Illinois Commerce Commission investigation into an Illinois Utility’s pipe replacement program. The campaign follows a $300 million rate hike that Peoples Gas won last year, which was the largest in state history. The hike was fueled mainly by the company's Safety Modernization Program to replace nearly 2,000 miles of old, deteriorating natural gas pipes. ...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.