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I-57 fully reopens in Champaign Co. after rollover crash
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — All lanes of I-57 in Champaign County are open again after a rollover crash early Monday morning. Officials with the Illinois State Police said that at 5:36 a.m., a van was driving north between Tolono and Savoy when it crossed into the median and rolled over. Why the van went […]
‘Pretty surreal’: Mahomet student performs at Carnegie Hall
MAHOMET, Ill. (WCIA) — One Champaign County high-schooler is relishing in the performance of a lifetime in New York City. On Saturday night, Isaac Hanson from Mahomet-Seymour High School was one of two alto saxophonists to perform in a 22-member jazz ensemble at Carnegie Hall. The National Youth Orchestra, or NYO, selects the top high […]
Warrior-Scholar Project provides brainy boot camp to veterans in Urbana
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — It’s never too late to go back to school. That’s why veterans across Champaign County are meeting up at the Chez Veteran Center throughout this week. They’re expanding their knowledge through a unique program called the Warrior-Scholar Project (WSP). It’s a nationwide, free, academic boot camp. WSP lead Christopher Twigg went […]
Midkiff Charges to Champaign County MARA Win
Urbana, Illinois (July 19, 2024) – Alex Midkiff scored his second MARA victory of the 2024 season, on Friday, at the Champaign County Speedway Fair race in Urbana, IL. Midkiff charged from his sixth-place starting position to win. Fair races have been a staple of motorsports since auto racing...
Guests of honor: Bryant, Coleman, Jacas
Jul. 22—"I was pretty excited. Coach B. called me into his office. He said, 'I have some good news,' but I really wasn't expecting that one. It put a big smile on my face." "Oregon, just going out and experiencing that part of the world. I've never been that far. Growing up, that's a team I always looked at because of the uniforms. They have great players." "We miss him a lot. I try to be the ...
Illinois basketball getting in early on electric in-state recruit
It is never too early to start targeting a recruit, and the Illinois basketball team took that to heart over the weekend. Since Brad Underwood took over the Illini, this program has recruited on a level we hadn’t seen since the Bill Self days. Underwood continues to pull in elite recruits, and I trust his decision-making when it comes to targeting talented players.
The Overture: July 22 – 28
The Overture is a rundown of live music and performances happening in and around Champaign-Urbana each week. All of the information is as accurate as we can publish; however, all shows and performances are subject to change at any time. Thank you for understanding. Did we miss something this week?...
Green Street: The case for Brynn Shoup-Hill
Jul. 22—The starting five for Illinois looks mostly set in stone. The return of the Illini's top-four scorers from last season means and Co. could mostly run it back with the same lineup with , and starting in the backcourt and as the starting power forward. But that doesn't mean Illinois lacks for flexibility with its rotations. What could be the most interesting thing to watch this fall and ...
We’ve launched our Summer Donation Campaign
Earlier this year, we coordinated our Spring Donation Campaign with our annual tournament on Smile Politely, which is a fun way to engage with our readership each March. Now that we’ve entered summertime, we’re looking to raise support for our Writers Fund by launching this Summer 2024 Donation Campaign.
Student STEAM showcase at Lincoln Square Mall
You know I get psyched about all things students and STEAM. Head over to Lincoln Square Mall tomorrow (Tuesday, July 23rd) at 10 a.m. for a glimpse of the 2024 Street College and Ghetto Genius Universe programming funded through the State of Illinois and by the cities of Champaign and Urbana. The showcase, which includes a not-to-be-missed fashion show and displays and demos of STEM and STEAM projects, will be inside Lincoln Square Mall in Urbana on Tuesday, July 23 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Frustrated With High Water Bills? Public Forum Tonight In Bolingbrook Hosted By Illinois Commerce Commission
This week, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) has scheduled two public forums on Illinois American Water’s proposed $152 million rate hike. This will be an opportunity for private water customers frustrated with high bills to air their concerns about a proposed water and wastewater increase of up to nearly $30 per month.
Shauna Green added exactly what she needed this offseason
Illinois will, without a doubt, be one of the most experienced teams in the Big Ten next season. With fifth-year players Makira Cook, Genesis Bryant, Kendall Bostic and senior forward Adalia McKenzie returning, Illinois returns its four leading scorers — all of whom have at least three years of college hoops experience.
5 big-time Illinois basketball recruiting targets from the Peach Jam
The 2024 EYBL Peach Jam has now concluded, and the Illinois basketball team had multiple recruits playing in the competition. Some of these big-time recruits are for the immediate future and others are down the road. But no matter what, the relationships the Illini are building with some of these recruits will pay dividends for the program sometime over the next few years.
Crim: Early-season matchups could determine if Fighting Illini can muster elusive winning season
QUINCY — Random thoughts with the opening night of high school football season just 40 days away:. • Illinois has had just four winning football seasons since the 10-2 Sugar Bowl team under Ron Turner in 2001. The program has been mired in mediocrity, managing just 15 campaigns of eight or more wins in 134 years of football. There have been only nine bowl appearances in the last 31 years.
WORKWEEK WEATHER: Rain chances are few with humidity dropping off after midweek
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – We’re off to a great start with low rain chances on Monday. While the week remains fairly dry, we will see an increase in showers and storms Wednesday afternoon followed by temps hovering in the low-80s. Champaign Forecast. Here’s what to expect each...
Big Ten Basketball: 2024 offseason grades for each team
It's been a "big" offseason for the Big Ten these past few months, for multiple reasons. One if the many somewhat surprising results from the transfer portal/NBA Draft process, along with the addition of four notable programs from the Pac-12. With 99% of the rosters confirmed for the 2024-25 campaign,...
Good Morning, Illini Nation: More from Tre White
Jul. 22—You read plenty about new Illinois guard Tre White last week. But there were still a few tidbits left over from my roughly 15-minute conversation with the USC/Louisville transfer: "Whenever I had the opportunity when I was in the portal and got contacted by them, I feel like it was a no brainer. Skyy (Clark), he was here a couple years ago. Most kids after they hit the transfer portal ...
Gov. Pritzker, Illinois Democratic leaders endorse Kamala Harris for president
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and state Democratic Party leaders are endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for president Monday, one day after President Joe Biden announced he was dropping out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsed Harris himself. The endorsements from Pritzker and state Democratic leaders come about a month before the Democratic National Convention […]
Big Changes Coming to 23 Illinois Costco Stores in September
The more things change, the more they stay the same. That's actually not true for 23 Costco store locations in Illinois that will be changing in September and I predict many will be unhappy with what's coming. Let me be clear that I'm not business expert and I have no...
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