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Parkland College Women's Soccer ID Camp July 27
Parkland College Women's Soccer will hold a High School ID Camp on Saturday, July 27, from noon to 2 p.m. at Parkland College. Players may begin arriving at 11:30 a.m. to turn in forms at Parkland College with training and match play to take place beginning at noon. Space in...
Illinois basketball officially targeting top 100 stretch-forward for 2025
Illinois basketball is a new name in the mix for a talented 2025 power forward. While the Illini have zero commitments for the class of 2025 thus far, we have been able to strike gold a couple of times. Will Riley was the big commitment for this class, but he reclassified to 2024, so he isn’t a member of the 2025 class anymore.
New Illinois law expands family counseling services for first responders
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — A new Illinois law will expand mental health coverage for first responders and their families. The plan requires every self-insured county and municipality cover marriage and couples counseling for police and firefighters. This change will apply to local first responders, Illinois State Police, university law...
It’s guac o’clock at The Burrito Lab, now open
Champaign-Urbana’s newest restaurant The Burrito Lab opened yesterday on University Avenue in what used to be Meet Fresh. The local burrito shop’s motto is: Life deserves mas guac. I want that kind of life, and so yesterday, I went to check it out. The Burrito Lab offers custom burritos, burrito bowls, walking tacos, quesadillas, and salad — all with unlimited toppings including guacamole.
Illinois Humanities director: Arts and culture ‘weave our civic fabric’
The executive director of Illinois Humanities said the group’s focus is on making sure the arts and humanities are central to the state and available to everybody. “You can’t have a state that’s just and creative and connected without the humanities,” said Gabrielle Lyon. The head...
Company That Owns Illinois Pizza Huts Files for Bankruptcy
The struggle continues for many food franchises as a company that owns many Pizza Hut locations in Illinois has reportedly filed for bankruptcy. Nation's Restaurant News reported today that EYM Pizza L.P. has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the eastern district of Texas Monday. They said this pizza company "operates units in the South and Midwest". According to their corporate site, that includes Pizza Hut locations in Illinois.
Pritzker signs several auto, medical service-related bills
CHICAGO, Ill. (WCIA) — Last week, Governor JB Pritzker signed several bills into law, including legislation involving vehicle safety and medical care. Some will go into effect immediately while others will not be actualized until January 1, 2025. Legislation like House Bills 4255 and 5370 were put forth to improve safety around emergency scenes. HB4255 […]
Baylor transfer center Lety Vasconcelos settling in for Illini WBB: 'Every day she gets better'
CHAMPAIGN — Lety Vasconcelos is discernibly hard to miss. For somewhere in the neighborhood of 15 minutes, she wandered around the gym inside the Ubben Basketball Complex trying to burn off some nervous energy before speaking with the media for the first time. She couldn't hide if she tried.
Kyprianou hires Kappeler as assistant coach for cross country and track
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Director of track, field and cross country Petros Kyprianou announced on Monday (July 22) the hiring of Chase Kappeler, who will be an assistant coach for cross country and track, as well as assisting in operations duties. Kappeler comes to Illinois after spending the...
Illegal immigrants can keep professional licenses despite deportation with new law
(The Center Square) – Migrants who get deported from the country may be able to keep their professional license from Illinois under a new law. Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the measure into law last week. House Bill 5457 provides that the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation may not revoke, suspend, or take any other disciplinary or non-disciplinary action against a license or permit issued under the law based solely upon an immigration violation. ...
Illinois quick hits: Pritzker endorses Harris; legislator cancels event after alleged threat
Pritzker endorses Harris Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic Party's presidential candidate for the November election. President Joe Biden announced Sunday he was not seeking reelection. Pritzker praised Biden for his service with an initial statement. Monday morning, Pritzker's campaign said he is proud to endorse Harris,...
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (07/22/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) Governor J.B. Pritzker signed 68 more bills into law this past Friday. One of the four measures that take effect January 1st, 2025, is House Bill 5457 prevents professional license denial or disciplinary action against someone based solely on immigration status or an immigration violation. House Bill 5465 allows human trafficking victims, who were children at the time of the crime, to have their juvenile records expunged or sealed of any criminal acts they were forced to take part in while being abused. House Bill 5370 expands the state’s “Move Over Law” requiring drivers to reduce their speed in & around emergency crash scenes. House Bill 5238 requires newly built manufactured homes to have weather radios installed, plus also promotes regular maintenance of safety devices in mobile home communities. To look over the list of new laws, go to gov-pritzker-newsroom.prezly.com.
Bob Asmussen | Survey says ... Illinois football is going to struggle in new-look Big Ten
Jul. 23—First time with 18 teams In the olden times — 2023 — the lowest a Big Ten team could be ranked going into the season was seventh in its division. It was one of the many charms of the two-division format. Like playing your neighbors every season and not having to travel two or three times zones for a game. Welcome to 2024 and a super-sized conference. The addition of Oregon, UCLA, ...
Big Ten football in the spotlight
Jul. 23—A legitimate question given the Illini are certainly going to play in several this season. That's simply been the trend during the Bret Bielema era, with Illinois posting an 8-10 record the past three years in games decided by a touchdown or less. Eight of those 18 games happened last season, with the Illini winning five games (all of their wins in 2023) by a total of 15 points and ...
A fish come true: Running pet shop is dream job for new owner
Jul. 23—CHAMPAIGN — It all started with a goldfish named Merlin. Justin Brown won the fish at a church event when he was about 10 years old and has been hooked on taking care of aquatic creatures ever since. As a kid, Brown thought Sailfin Pet Shop in Champaign was "the coolest place ever." He dreamed of working at the shop, but owner John Cwaygel said he had to be 18. After waiting to hit ...
Madigan confidant asks for severance from upcoming corruption trial, claiming ex-speaker’s legal team could ‘ambush’ him
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s relationship with Michael McClain was perhaps best described by McClain himself, who wrote a personal note to the speaker when he retired from lobbying in 2016, saying he’d still be at the ready for special “assignments” whenever Madigan beckoned. “I am at the bridge with my musket standing with and for the Madigan family,” McClain wrote at the ...
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