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Quick's big day highlights group of area golfers heading to state
Oct. 8—SAVOY — Happy birthday, Maddux Quick. The Monticello senior celebrated his 18th birthday on Monday by competing at what's turning into one of his favorite courses, the University of Illinois Golf Course. Two weeks ago, Quick won an individual Illini Prairie Conference title there with a 3-under-par round of 69. On Monday, back for the Class 2A Centennial Sectional, he posted a 1-under ...
$32M improvements to Garden Hills about halfway done
Oct. 7—CHAMPAIGN — The approximately $32 million in improvements underway in the Garden Hills neighborhood are first and foremost about drainage. Flooding has been a concern since the neighborhood was built in the late 1960s, said Champaign civil engineer Tyler Suits, and the city wants to "alleviate" the issue. However, there's more to the project than just mitigating stormwater — such as the ...
OSF HealthCare expands to Monticello
MONTICELLO, Ill. (WCIA) — Monticello residents will soon have another option for primary care. Beginning this winter, an OSF Medical Group clinic will open in Monticello and begin to see patients. Amber Oberheim, Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) and longtime resident of Monticello, will help patients with several different issues. These primary care issues will include […]
Purdue looks to extend hex over No. 23 Illinois
Illinois has resided in the AP Top 25 for the past few weeks, is coming off a bye week and surely is looking forward to playing on its home field for the first time in a month. Purdue has lost in each of the last four weeks by a combined 140 points, fired offensive coordinator Graham Harrell after a 10-point showing vs. Nebraska at home on Sept. 28 and has lost commitments from some top high school recruits. This all sounds promising for No. 23 Illinois (4-1, 1-1 Big Ten), which enters Saturday afternoon's conference game vs. Purdue (1-4, 0-2)...
U of I Vet Med addition construction underway
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The University of Illinois is no stranger to construction; you can almost always find buildings going up or being renovated. Now, builders are focused on a particular 20,000 square foot space. With the help of a donation from the Khan family, a new addition will be added to the Small Animal […]
Don’t Forget These Items When Attending Football Game In Illinois
Football games are a fun fall activity but things like the weather can change fast, so I suggest being prepared to avoid any issues. The fall is my favorite time of the year for many reasons. One of the main ones is football season. I just love the sport on all levels including high school, college, and the professionals. It's so much fun to watch live and in person.
Illini superfan remembers her hero: Red Grange
TUSCOLA, Ill. (WCIA) — One diehard Illini fan will be hitting a huge milestone at Memorial Stadium’s 100th anniversary game. Fifty years ago, Marci Shoemaker had her newspaper article signed by Red Grange on the weekend of the stadium’s 50th anniversary. This article, about Grange and printed in orange and blue font, was one of […]
American Red Cross calling for Central Illinois donors to help with supplies following hurricane
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – As Hurricane Milton makes its way to Florida, the American Red Cross is continuing to collect blood donations following Hurricane Helene’s impact. American Red Cross officials said blood is critically needed to keep the blood supply stable in the weeks to come. Those in Central Illinois are asked to help. There […]
Return of Ryan Walters raises stakes in Cannon Trophy game
(WCIA) — The Illinois-Purdue game is always one of the most anticipated games of the year for Illini fans, but this year brings an added motivator to secure the win. Former Illinois defensive coordinator Ryan Walters will return to Memorial Stadium for the first time since leaving to take over the Boilermaker program. “Got a […]
The News-Gazette's high school football Top 10: SJ-O stays at No. 1
Oct. 7—With seven area teams having clinched IHSA playoff berths, Sports Editor Matt Daniels unveils our latest Top 10 before another jam-packed slate kicks off Week 7 on Friday night: ➜ 6-0 ➜ No. 1 and the rest of the Spartans' defense made a statement in limiting Bloomington Central Catholic during a 38-19 road win this past Friday night. Now, homecoming week awaits SJ-O as it prepares to ...
Can't Wait For Saturday | Illinois gains support in its fourth week ranked in the AP Top 25
Oct. 7—*** A week after hanging on it to its spot in The Associated Press Top 25 at No. 24, Illinois shored up its support. One voter, Dylan Sinn of the Fort Wayne (Ind.) Journal Gazette, put Illinois No. 11 on his ballot. Jon Wilner of the San Jose (Calif,) Mercury News kept Illinois at No. 12. Koki Riley of the Baton Rouge (La.) Advocate, lists Bret Bielema's team at No. 15. I joined ESPN's ...
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