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Illinois digs in for fight with neighbor Eastern Illinois
In last year's opener, Illinois needed an improbable fourth-down conversion and a last-second field goal in order to beat Toledo in Champaign. Illinois hopes it won't be pushed as hard in Thursday's opener against Eastern Illinois, an FCS foe located 45 miles south of Champaign. But fourth-year coach Bret Bielema suspects the Panthers will make the most of their first shot at the Illini in 16 seasons. "This will be, on their schedule, their marquee game of the year," Bielema said. Illinois retains 12 starters from last year's 5-7 squad that lost its final two games last season to miss...
Illinois Stewardship Alliance honors outstanding farmers
Illinois Dept. of Agriculture Director Costello presented awards to southern, central Illinois farmers on Ag Day at the Illinois State Fair. Illinois Stewardship Alliance presented two awards recognizing outstanding farmer leaders for their contribution to sustainable and local agriculture in Illinois. Breese, Illinois farmer Cliff Schuette received the second annual...
Toss It Now! Huge Recall In Iowa, Illinois & Wisconsin For Cucumbers
People in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin make not be feeling the best after eating cucumbers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are letting Iowans, Illinoisans, and Wisconsinites know to avoid whole cucumbers. Whole cucumbers that have been grown in Florida are being recalled due to a Salmonella outbreak...
Big Change Coming to 108 Illinois Target Stores to Stop Theft
If you have worked any length of time in retail, you know theft is one of the biggest dangers to survival of a business. Target knows this and has announced a big change that will likely affect all 108 stores in Illinois if it hasn't already. Yahoo Finance just shared...
New Law Lets Illinois Parents Roll Over Unused College Money to IRA’s
Illinois parents can now roll over leftover funds from their Bright Start and Bright Directions 529 College Savings Accounts into a Roth IRA, thanks to a new law signed by Treasurer Michael Frerichs. Expanded Options for College Savings. This law will provide families with an additional option for managing any...
Videos Show Fireball Turn Night into Day Thursday Over Illinois
This was one of the most widely-viewed fireballs of the year so far. Hundreds saw a meteor explode over Illinois and many captured videos of the event that briefly turned night into day over the Land of Lincoln. The American Meteor Society confirms that this fireball appeared over Illinois at...
Underwood calls 2024-25 non-conference schedule best in his Illini tenure
(WCIA) — Following the release of Illinois’s 2024-25 non-conference schedule, head coach Brad Underwood shared his excitement for the slate. “I think we’ve outdone ourselves in terms of what we put together with the non-conference schedule,” said Underwood. “I think this is by far and away our best schedule. I’m excited about the opponents. I’m […]
Former Illinois football quarterback on NFL chopping block
It was a rough day for a former Illinois football player in the NFL. Despite having an electric ending to his college career, former Illini quarterback John Paddock didn’t see his NFL run extend into the regular season. On Sunday afternoon, it was announced that the Atlanta Falcons have...
Barnes and Terry ready to lead Illini volleyball
(WCIA) — Libero Caroline Barnes and outside hitter Raina Terry have developed a sixth sense in their three seasons together at Illinois. “We’ve been playing with each other for so long, we have a very good communication and relationship on the court, we know each other very well, so it’s awesome when you have someone […]
Illinois Opens Memorial Stadium 100th Anniversary Season Against EIU
Location Champaign, Illinois (Memorial Stadium) CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Illinois opens the Memorial Stadium 100th Anniversary season with an in-state showdown against Eastern Illinois. Kickoff is slated for Thursday at 8 p.m. CT. Head coach Bret Bielema enters Year 4 at the helm of the program looking for his fourth...
Urgent Recall of Fudge Sold in Illinois Due to Dangerous Mold
There are few things more disgusting in life than when you grab what you're expecting to be a delicious food item only to learn that it's been taken over by mold. It's more than just annoying and now there's an urgent recall in Illinois due to fudge that has the potential to be a mold monster.
It's Your Business I U-Haul construction moves along
Aug. 25—As college students move back to the Champaign-Urbana area for classes, construction continues on U-Haul's new five-story facility at 306 E. University Ave. The business hopes to have the project finished before the end of the semester. U-Haul Company of Southern Illinois President Kevin Barringer said the goal is for completion in mid- to late November. "Currently, we have the major ...
New students embrace Illini spirit at Illinois Sights & Sounds
Freshmen and transfer students spilled around the block surrounding Memorial Stadium as they waited to enter the gates of Grange Grove for Illinois Sights & Sounds on Thursday. Student Alumni Ambassadors (SAA) greeted new students at the gates with free Illini t-shirts and enough school spirit to go around. Incoming...
American Football House Available to Rent on Airbnb
American Football are formally inviting you to stay the night at 704 West High Street in Urbana, Illinois—the white, residential house made famous by the cover of their self-titled debut album. Last year, the band became co-owners of “The American Football House” along with their label Polyvinyl, photographer Atiba Jefferson, Chicago’s Open House Contemporary, and photographer and videographer Chris Strong, who designed the first American Football album cover. Now, they’re opening it up for anyone to rent on Airbnb.
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