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The daily pitch from Sports Editor Matt Daniels: Aug. 29, 2024
Aug. 29—➜ you can read all about the 36 area high school football teams in our 22-page special section that encompasses the C and D sections in Thursday's News-Gazette. ➜ at 8:10 p.m. on Thursday against Eastern Illinois from Memorial Stadium in Champaign. ➜ — whether it's late Thursday night or early Friday morning — for instant coverage. College football games on Thursday night. The first is ...
Traffic Advisory: Key Roads Near Memorial Stadium Closed Thursday for Illini Game
Urbana, IL – Several roads surrounding Memorial Stadium will be closed Thursday for the Fighting Illini’s night game, impacting traffic flow ahead of Labor Day weekend. Starting at 1 p.m., Kirby Avenue between First Street and Fourth Street, along with First Street between Irwin Drive and Kirby Avenue, will be closed. At 3 p.m., Peabody Drive between First and Fourth Streets will also close. By 4:30 p.m., additional closures include Kirby Avenue at Oak Street, Fourth Street between Kirby and Peabody Drive, and First Street between Stadium Drive and St. Mary’s Road.
Illinois Football Suffers a Surprise Departure at Tight End
Illinois Football has suffered another surprising loss in Robby Discher’s tight end unit. On Wednesday afternoon, Illini head coach Bret Bielema announced that TE Nathan Guinn has stepped away from the football team. The redshirt freshman was in line to be an important depth piece this Fall, after the loss of starter Cole Rusk. Guinn is a big tight end (6’6 – 245 lbs), who could have been a rotational contributor in the passing attack.
Rankin man charged with aggravated battery after rock thrown at motorcyclist on Route 9
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — A man from Rankin is facing multiple charges after prosecutors said he threw a rock at a motorcyclist on Route 9 earlier this week, hitting him in the head and damaging his bike. James Miller described to WCIA how he was driving down Route 9 when his headlights illuminated a tree, […]
#24 Marquette Volleyball Preview: at Eastern Illinois
Let’s just all say it out loud: It’s weird that Marquette volleyball is going to travel down to Eastern Illinois to play one match this weekend instead of the traditional opening weekend event against two or three opponents in the same place, right? Is this a thing where EIU tried to get an event together but they couldn’t? EIU is playing this match and then nothing else until they go to Southern Illinois next weekend.
Danville Wins First Ever DHS Girls Flag Football Game; as New Ned Whitesell Field Opens
ABOVE: Peoria Richwood players (left) and Danville High School players (right) pose before the first ever girls flag football game in Danville High School history; in the first event at the refurbished Ned Whitesell Field. Coaches Taylor Williams and Bryan Simmons saw their DHS Girls Flag Football Team defeat Peoria...
One dead after IL 121 crash north of Sullivan
MOULTRIE COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — At least one person is dead following a head-on crash in Moultrie County Thursday afternoon. The crash happened on Illinois Route 121 just north of Sullivan. Officials with the Illinois State Police said the crash involved a commercial motor vehicle. At least one fatality has been reported, they said. Route […]
St John’s Lutheran School principal placed on leave
MATTOON, Ill. (WCIA) — A principal at a Lutheran school in Coles County has been placed on leave. Principal Curtis Wudtke of St. John’s Lutheran School has been placed on leave, Pastor Andrew Herzberg confirmed to WCIA Wednesday evening. Herzberg said the principal was placed on paid leave for personal reasons. Parents were notified through […]
Cross Country Opens Season Friday Hosting Walt Crawford
Tweet #ItsDriveTime Live Results Eastern Illinois cross country will open its 2024 season on Friday as the Panthers host the EIU Walt Crawford Open. The meet will start at 3:45 pm with the women's 5K on the Tom Woodall Panther Trail. The men's 8K will follow at 4:30 p.m. Six teams are currently scheduled to compete with host Eastern Illinois, Chicago State, Evansville, Western Illinois, Kaskaskia College and Vincennes University. EIU is coming off back-to-back sweeps of both the men's and women's Ohio Valley Conference Championships. On the men's side EIU returns All-OVC runners Michael Atkins and Richie Jacobo ....
Warm, humid conditions likely prompted swarm of bugs seen in B-N on Wednesday
For a few hours Wednesday night, insects in parts of Bloomington-Normal were of biblical proportions. Swarms and swarms of small, ant-like, winged insects covered cars, pestered dogs, forced some people to move indoors, and they all — seemingly — appeared out of nowhere. And then they were gone.
Food Chain with 10 Illinois Places Suddenly Declares Bankruptcy
It's hard to remember a year where more restaurant chains have gone through financial struggles than 2024. Another Chicago-based company with 10 Illinois locations is now suddenly in bankruptcy court, too. Nation's Restaurant News has shared the word that Roti Modern Mediterranean has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Their story...
Urgent Warning for Illinois Boaters Ahead of Labor Day Weekend
As Labor Day weekend approaches, the Illinois Conservation Police emphasize the importance of wearing life jackets to prevent drownings. Illinois Conservation Police Urge Boaters to Wear Life Jackets. This year alone, the department has responded to 48 boating-related incidents, resulting in 15 fatalities and 15 injuries. Alarmingly, 13 of these...
NCAA Football: Eastern Illinois at Illinois
Aug 29, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini tight end Tanner Arkin (85) celebrates teammate Illinois wide receiver Malik Elzy (8) touchdown during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Convicted ComEd 4 defendants ask judge to drop case after Supreme Court ruling
(The Center Square) – Defense attorneys for the four former Commonwealth Edison executives and lobbyists convicted of bribing one of the state's most powerful politicians have asked a judge to drop the case. The four defendants, who have not be sentenced, want Judge Manish Shah to dismiss the indictment against them and issue an acquittal after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the federal bribery statute. In June, the U.S....
Mahomet-Seymour football to honor former coach, Frank Dutton
MAHOMET, Ill. (WCIA) — High school football is kicking off, and it’s going to be a special one for Mahomet-Seymour. They’ll be honoring long-time coach Frank Dutton after he passed away this past spring. Their helmets will have two decals on them for every home game. One will have his name on it, the other […]
AEW Dynamite Results – August 28, 2024 – Champaign, Illinois
AEW DYNAMITE RESULTS (AUGUST 28, 2024): CHAMPAIGN, ILL. Excalibur welcomes us to this week’s show as we shoot inside State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. He introduces video highlights from the main event of the AEW All In: London 2024 show, which saw Bryan Danielson capture the AEW World Championship.
Daniels | Watch these guys when they have the ball
Aug. 29—They have the ball in their hands every single snap. They get too much credit. Or too much blame. Depends on the outcome of the game. Most grow up wanting to play the position. Some are thrust into the position that defines greatness out of necessity. Quarterbacks are a different breed. The best welcome the responsibility of knowing what every single position on offense has to do. The ...
State EPA Interim Director Jennings announces $5 million grant opportunity for projects to improve Illinois water quality
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Interim Director James Jennings today announced a grant opportunity with $5 million in funding for projects that will improve water quality in Illinois. The Green Infrastructure Grant Opportunities (GIGO) Program has been made possible by Governor Pritzker’s bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital plan. The program seeks...
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