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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.
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 ...
Pritzker Signs Bill to Increase Party Power in Primary Elections
Changes to primary election fundraising, the electoral college and the state’s voter registration database are now law after Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a wide-ranging bill on Monday. The legislation, containing several unrelated election measures, passed near the end of the legislature’s spring session on a vote of 68-38 in...
Fourth of July events to attend in Central Illinois
(25News Now) - Independence Day is here, and 25 News is highlighting some of the biggest events happening in the area. 4th of July Sky Concert at Miller Park in Bloomington and Fairview Park in Normal. FAIRVIEW. Not seeing a Fourth of July event in this story? Email week-digitalcontent@gray.tv with...
Pritzker says he still supports Biden after poor debate performance; some Democrats express concern
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker was on the national stage Tuesday night, telling CNN's Kaitlan Collins he still supports President Joe Biden despite his poor debate performance last week."I think that there's a healthy discussion going on within the Democratic Party," Pritzker said. "We tolerate dissent, and we think it's good for democracy to have this conversation. And, you know, for, for me anyway, my word is my bond. You know, I honor my commitments. Joe Biden is going to be our nominee, unless he decides otherwise."ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe president has been facing mounting...
Local broadcast family leaves Illinois radio broadcast industry selling remaining stations
After almost 70 years, the Neuhoff Family has exited the Central Illinois broadcast radio industry in a final agreement to sell several radio channels. Neuhoff Family Limited Partnership announced on Monday an agreement between Neuhoff Media LLC in Springfield and Bloomington to sell seven different channels to Woodward Communications, Inc, or WCI.
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.
Black- and gay-owned cannabis businesses opening and expanding in Illinois
After years of struggling to get off the ground, several Black-owned cannabis businesses recently have opened or expanded in Illinois, bucking the trend of companies that haven't been able to acquire financing to get going. One of the recent openings is the self-described Black-, Latino-, veteran- and queer-owned SWAY dispensary...
Opponents call new Illinois law ‘thank-you gift’ to government unions
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill opponents say is a thank-you gift from the Illinois General Assembly to government unions. Pritzker signed House Bill 4417, which allows public high schools, including charter schools, to designate and annually observe a week known as "Workplace Readiness Week.” Opponents say the law will provide a platform for union propaganda. State Sen. Dan McConchie, R-Hawthorn Woods, urged a "no" vote...
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, ...
Illinois quick hits: State Police award grants for gun confiscations
State Police award grants for gun confiscations Illinois State Police announced nearly two dozen police agencies across Illinois will share in $1.5 million to conduct enforcement details against people barred from having a firearm. The detail will focus on those who are subject to firearm restraining orders, clear and present danger reports, or received a criminal conviction, among other reasons. ...
High-risk lead exposure ZIP codes added to 11 Central IL counties: IDPH
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois Department of Public Health has added nearly 150 ZIP codes to its list of high-risk lead exposure areas for children. An algorithm looks at different risk factors to determine high-risk ZIP codes. 60 Illinois counties are represented within the new additions. The amount of high-risk ZIP codes in Illinois now […]
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