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Tuesday’s Heat Index Map for Missouri & Illinois is Terrifying
If you thought Monday was hot, wait until you see the heat index map for Missouri and Illinois for Tuesday. It's led to excessive heat warnings and advisories for nearly all of both states. The National Weather Service in Saint Louis, Missouri just updated the outlook for Tuesday in both...
Rantoul/PBL soccer wins 3-0 over Hoopeston Area in season opener
HOOPESTON — The Rantoul/Paxton-Buckley-Loda soccer team won 3-0 over Hoopeston Area in its season opener on Monday. Joel Aparicio had two goals while Alexis Perales tallied one goal and one assist.
Season three of ‘The Wilkerson Era’
After a turnaround season last year, Eastern is looking to kick off the 2024 season with an upset over the University of Illinois. After finishing his first season 2-9 from ending his most recent season 8-3, some would say that Eastern’s head coach Chris Wilkerson pulled off one of the biggest turnarounds in Football Championship Subdivision history.
Illinois Closing Arguments 2024: I’d Ask ‘Why Not Us?’ If I Didn’t Know The Answer
It brings me little joy to report that the Illinois Fighting Illini will begin playing competition football in just three short days. I say this because I’ve never felt lower or more empty in my entire life than I felt immediately following the last time I watched this team. It wasn’t entirely about football, but football sure could have done more to help!
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...
Urbana Grants Division announces climate friendly Sustaining Urbana Neighborhoods program
URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) – Urbana Grants Division – Community Development Services Department recently announced the establishment of Sustaining Urbana Neighborhoods, which funds climate friendly projects. The SUN program aims to promote sustainability and climate resiliency within the Urbana community. The program aims to provide funding to programs,...
Game week has arrived for eager Illinois football team
(WCIA) — It feels like Christmas Eve in the Smith Center as Illinois prepares to open the 2024 campaign. “I can’t wait,” said outside linebacker and captain Seth Coleman. “It’s a surprise, really. I can’t wait for y’all to see. They’ve been working hard. I’m just ready. I’m just ready for the whole team to […]
“Walk to Defeat ALS” and Ice Bucket Challenge
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Harsha Gurujal joins ciLiving today to share all about the Walk to Defeat ALS happening at Hessel Park in Champaign on Sunday, September 8, 2024. People will gather between 9:30 and 11:00 with the walk starting at 11:00. Attendee will just walk around the park, a one-mile walk. You and your family are invited and can donate at alsunited.org.
Soccer Game Preview: Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin on Home-Turf
The Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin Blue Devils will start their season against the Iroquois West Raiders. Kickoff is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Iroquois West is leaving town to face Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin after disappointing their home crowd in their season opener. Iroquois West fell just short of Judah Christian by a score of 4-3 on Monday. One reason for the loss might be the Raiders' aggressive play style: BEN HACK and LANDEN KRAFT were both handed yellow cards.
Seafood Chain Closing More Spots Than Expected, Illinois Included
Just a little over 90 days ago, America's biggest and best known seafood restaurant change made an announcement that pretty much confirmed all the rumors that had been swirling around about the company's overall health and ability to continue operations. Red Lobster's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing on May 19th stated...
One Important School Bus Safety Law Illinois Drivers Constantly Break
Schools are officially back in session in Illinois, so it's time for an important reminder about school bus safety laws and the one law Illinois drivers tend to break the most. My kids have been back to school for less than a week, and although they don't take the bus,...
RFK Jr. remains on Illinois ballot; Green Party, Libertarian candidates removed
Robert F. Kennedy suspended his independent presidential campaign last week, but his name will still appear on the ballot in Illinois. The Illinois State Board of Elections Electoral Board met jointly in Chicago and Springfield Friday morning to certify the names that will appear on the ballot and issued rulings on objections to...
Illinois high school rule change caused confusion and controversy. How the IHSA fixed it
Illinois' underclass high school athletes are back in the lineup for all-star events after an adjustment made this month by the state's athletic association. The Illinois High School Association has clarified — via a new definition — a by-law change that triggered confusion among those involved in its team sports, especially baseball...
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