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Women’s Soccer Moves to 5-0 For First Time Since 2012 Season
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Kentucky women’s soccer (5-0-0) stayed hot to start the season defeating Illinois (3-1-1) 2-1 in their first road game of the year. The victory marks the first time the Wildcats have started the season 5-0-0 since 2012 and the fourth time in program history. The...
TikTok creator GFed visits Illinois football stadium for 'How Long Can I Stay' challenge
One of TikTok's fastest growing college football creators pulled off his first challenge of the season at the University of Illinois. GFed spent his Thursday night in Champaign, Illinois, for the Illini's 45-0 win over Eastern Illinois. After the game, the content creator — with half a million followers across TikTok, YouTube and...
American Football house for rent on Airbnb
American Football, an emo rock band formed in Urbana, has listed their iconic house on Airbnb. For prices as low as $135/night, anyone can experience a stay at one of the birthplaces of emo and math rock. The two-story white house is located at 704 W. High St. in Urbana....
Shelby County Airport Fly-in and Car Show Coming Back for Year Two
The Shelby County Airport Fly-In and Car Show appears Saturday, September 14th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Shelby County Airport. Scott Jefson, Manager at Shelby County Airport says he is excited to kick off year two of the festivities, especially with the hard work in refurbishments that the airport has seen in the past year.
How KU plans to take advantage of its extra time in between Week 1 and Week 2
While most of the college football teams in the country take the field on Saturday to begin their respective 2024 seasons, KU's will be in film room getting ready for Week 2. Due to the fact that KU opened its season on a Thursday night, the Jayhawks have added rest heading into their Week 2 game against Illinois on the road.
Flash flood alert issued in downpour Friday night
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY (Chambana Today) – The U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) issued a flash flood warning for central Champaign County Friday night. The warning lasted until 8:30 p.m. and covered Champaign, Urbana, and nearby areas. There was sustained heavy rainfall which began at 6:15 p.m., which triggered areas of...
Illinois football targeting TCU commitment for the class of 2025
The Illinois football team is trying to go into Texas and pry away an already committed recruit. Recruiting is the wild wild west these days, and the Illini are playing the game. While Bret Bielema and the Illinois coaching staff have done a great job in the first three recruiting classes, the class of 2025 has lagged behind thus far.
Illinois basketball looking to notch first 2025 commitment in coming months
Illinois basketball is ready to start making a splash again in the class of 2025. It has been a while since anything has come down the recruiting pipeline for the Illini. We once had the top class in the country for 2025, but with reclassifications and a player backing out of his commitment, Illinois now sits with zero commitments.
Roundup: Prairie Central held in check by Tolono defense; EPG, M-R triumph
Rounding up Friday night high school football games in the Pontiac area: Tolono (Unity) 32, Prairie Central 13 At Fairbury, Tolono (Unity) was able to keep all-conference running back Hudson Ault in check in chalking up a 32-13 victory over host Prairie Central Friday night at Lewis Field. Unity scored three times in...
5 biggest surprises from the Illinois football win over Eastern Illinois
5. Matthew Bailey’s immediate impact on the Illinois secondary. There are a lot of players who end up getting injured in the college game. Last season, Illinois dealt with a few big blows early on. One of the biggest losses for the program was safety Matthew Bailey. Bailey missed...
Black Dog Urbana aims for fall reopening
Aug. 30—URBANA — Three years after it shut its doors, a popular restaurant and bar hopes to reopen soon. Co-owner Michael Cochran told The News-Gazette that Black Dog's Urbana location at 201 N. Broadway Avenue is targeting a fall reopening. "There is still a substantial amount of work to do," he said. "No major changes but we are making some updates and improvements. ... There are too many ...
Good Morning, Illini Nation: Anticipation building
Aug. 31—That Illinois announced Friday it had sold out its allotment of public season tickets for the 2024-25 campaign wasn't exactly a surprise. Last year's team went 29-9, won the Big Ten tournament and went on a run in the NCAA tournament to the Elite Eight. This year's team might have a new-look roster, but the level of talent acquired in the offseason coupled with the fact Illini ...
Kenny G To Perform At EPC This Holiday Season
The Effingham Performance Center announces the addition of a national touring holiday show to its Season 15 lineup. Best-selling instrumental artist Kenny G will perform at The EPC on Sunday, Nov. 17 at 7 pm as part of his The Miracles Holiday and Hits Tour. “Kenny G has one of...
Friday Football Fever Week 1 (08/30/24)
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) – Watch highlights from __ games and scores from many others in the first Friday Football Fever show of 2024, including Salt Fork’s/ Westville’s win against Salt Fork/ Westville in the Spotlight Game of the Week. Bismarck-Henning-Rossville-Alvin 21, Clifton Central 8 Unity 32, Prairie Central 13 Peoria 56, Centennial 21 Warrensburg-Latham 20, Tuscola […]
Lewis Leads Springfield High in Win Over Champaign Central
Springfield High hosted Champaign Central on Saturday evening at Memorial Stadium after the game got postponed due to the storms on Friday. The Senators picked up the 44-12 victory as Armanze Lewis rushed for four touchdowns in the victory. Springfield travels to MacArthur in week two.
Nelson and Lyons Score Three Times Each to Keep Grant’s Saber
New Berlin defeated Pleasant Plains 47-20 to keep the General Grant’s Saber trophy. Clark Nelson and Gabe Lyons scored three times each for the Pretzels in the win. Cooper Schallenberg and Luke Bowsher had two touchdown connections for the Cardinals. New Berlin travels to Auburn next week while Pleasant Plains hosts Maroa-Forsyth.
Winchester Post Office Closed Till Further Notice, Several Left Without Power Following Friday Storm
Scott County residents are picking up the pieces this morning after storms caused severe damage Friday afternoon. The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning just before 3:00 pm for Central Scott and Morgan Counties. Minutes later a severe storm tore through the Winchester area knocking down trees and leaving several residents without power.
Springfield-area Week 1 high school football top performers, scores and live updates
The high school football season kicked off Friday in the Springfield area, but weather delayed multiple games until Saturday. Here's the Week 1 top performers, results and schedule. This page will be updated through the weekend. ...
City of Springfield to continue debating spending $400,000 in CDBG money to build veteran center on Stanton Street
The City of Springfield is debating spending $400,000 of CDBG money to build a veteran center on Stanton Street. Be Neighbors Affordable Housing for Veterans Inc. plans to build a state-of-the art learning, technology, and resource. center. The center would provide a classroom and computer lab, on-site offices, and space...
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