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Football Opens 2024 Season At Illinois
Eastern Illinois football begins its 2024 season against Illinois at Memorial Stadium on August 29 at 8:10 PM. After narrowly missing the FCS playoffs last season with an 8-3 record, the Panthers are looking to bounce back with a strong roster, including key players returning on offense and defense. EIU's quarterback, Pierce Holley, who was a second team All-Big South/OVC selection, has been named the Preseason Offensive Player of the Year for 2024. Defensively, the Panthers ranked second in the FCS in turnovers last season and bring back eight starters, aiming to fill gaps in their secondary. This matchup marks the fourth time EIU has started a season against a Big Ten opponent.
Illinoisans Returning from Funeral Say They Saw a ‘Walking Wolf’
Have you ever seen something strange driving at night in Illinois? If you've ever driven anywhere at night especially in rural Illinois, that's almost certainly a yes. One Illinois couple who were returning from a funeral had a strange experience as they swear they saw what they describe as a 'walking wolf'.
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...
Champaign School District holding Immunization Day
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign Unit 4 School District and Carle Health are helping families with needed immunizations and physical exams this weekend. The clinic will be at the Martens Center on 1515 North Market Street on Saturday, August 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The clinic is for students in pre-K, Kindergarten, […]
Sunday is an Air Pollution Action Day in Illinois. Here's what that means
Sunday has been declared an Air Pollution Action Day in several Chicago-area counties, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency said, citing elevated ozone levels. In Illinois, an Air Pollution Action Day is issued when air quality is forecasted to be at or above the Orange or “Unhealthy/Sensitive Groups” category for two or more consecutive days. Similarly, an Air Quality Alert was set to go into effect for McHenry, Lake, Kane, DuPage, Kendall, Grundy, Cook and Will counties starting at midnight Saturday through midnight Sunday.
Champaign's Penguin Project brings heartfelt 'Rock of Ages' to life this weekend
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - In Champaign, the power of theater is teaching students that anything is possible. The Champaign Urbana Theatre Company is partnering with the Penguin Project, to put on "Rock of Ages" this weekend. This is their 8th annual production together. The Penguin Project is an organization meant...
Underwood's new roster aims for next level, includes multiple potential NBA draft picks
Last season, Illinois men’s basketball coach Brad Underwood proved doubters wrong winning in March after a string of first weekend exits. After a 29-9 campaign, he led the Illini to the Elite 8 before losing to eventual national champion the UConn Huskies. It was the Illini's deepest tournament run since the 2005 Final Four.
Special Airline For Dogs Now Flies Out Of Illinois
If you love traveling with your dog, there is now a new and better option flying out of Illinois. Don't get me wrong, I love animals, especially my pets. I just don't understand how people bring them on vacation and travel with the little creatures. Manly, because it's not easy. It's hard enough going through an airport with yourself let alone with a dog.
Exhibition of mixed media art held at The McKinley Foundation
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Artists’ Alley at The McKinley Foundation is presenting “In the Clouds,” an exhibition of mixed media art by local artist Ben Roughton. the exhibition is located at 410 E Daniel St. Artists’ Alley is open between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. daily.
Bird e-bikes pedal onto University of Illinois campus
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The University of Illinois will see more e-bikes this semester. 500 Class 1 pedal-assist e-bikes from the company Bird will be available to rent at the university starting this semester, the university announced in a news release. While cyclists will be able to ride across Champaign-Urbana’s designated service area, five slow-ride […]
Community Spotlight: 4-H Memorial Fall Family Camp
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Niki Hoesman joined WCIA’s Taylor Mitchell to preview the 4-H Memorial Fall Family Camp. Attendees can expect traditional camping activities like hiking, boating and enjoying campfires in Allerton Park . The dates for the Fall Family Camp are Sept. 6-8. The registration forms can be found on University of Illinois 4-H’s […]
U of I kicks off Welcome Weekend with ‘Sights and Sounds’ event
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — First-year students at the University of Illinois got their first look at campus life Thursday night. Welcome Weekend kicked off with “U of I Sights and Sounds.” The university will welcome one of its largest freshman classes to campus over the next couple of days. Illinois welcomed some into Memorial Stadium […]
Public service campaign blasts Kamala Harris’ electric vehicle agenda
(The Center Square) – It is Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s lofty goal to have one million electric vehicles on Illinois roads in less than six years, and now a public service campaign is critical of his political party’s EV agenda. The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) has launched an ad campaign called “Driver’s Seat” that highlights Vice President Kamala Harris’ support for a 100% ban on sales of new gas cars in the U.S. The campaign is part of AFPM’s eight-figure issue campaign to...
Hooters Has Suddenly Closed 3 Missouri Locations & 1 in Illinois
This has been one of the most difficult years in recent memory (2020 not withstanding) for food establishments. Hooters is no exception as they have suddenly shut the doors on numerous locations across America including 3 in Missouri and 1 in Illinois. I heard a few weeks ago that Hooters...
Prep sports recap for Aug. 23, 2024
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — The high school football season in Illinois officially kicks off on Aug. 30. But some teams got a jump start on the season playing ‘Week Zero’ games Friday night. The Illinois High School Association now allows teams to play limited scrimmages against an opponent. Each team is allowed 12 offensive plays […]
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