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It's Your Business | Reopening a treasure box
Jul. 21—After focusing mainly on online business for four years, a local nonprofit bookstore has reopened its doors to walk-in shopping. Orphans Treasure Box Bookstore, located at 826 Pioneer St., held a grand reopening on July 13. The store's outlet is now open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. "It was busy all day," said Meg Heiser, one of the store's managers. "There was not one ...
Local Officials Hopeful for Federal Funding for Site of Former Quaker Oats Plant
DANVILLE — Last month, Danville Mayor Rickey Williams Jr. said local officials have been working with U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth to include $1. million for the city in an appropriations bill for help with the former Quaker Oats site for potential redevelopment. Vermilion Advantage President and CEO Mike Marron...
‘A critical piece’: Shauna Green hopeful for transfers’ big impact
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Much of the story heading into Shauna Green’s third season at Illinois surrounds continuity — in the form of a plethora of returners and experience. Four of five starters from Green’s first two Illini teams — Makira Cook, Genesis Bryant, Kendall Bostic and Adalia McKenzie — are set to begin their fifth year or true senior seasons, hoping to build on the momentum gained from an NCAA Tournament appearance and WBIT championship.
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 […]
12-year-old missing boy found dead in Vermilion River
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The search for a missing 12-year-old boy in the Vermilion River came to an end on Friday with the recovery of his body. Officials with the Danville Police Department said the boy was found at 12:20 p.m., a quarter mile downstream of where he went missing Monday night. The boy’s family […]
Five questions for Illini football at 2024 Big Ten Media Days
Big Ten Media Days represent the unofficial kickoff of the Big Ten football season, and Illinois coach Bret Bielema will lead off all Big Ten coaches with a podium press conference at 10:30 a.m. CT Tuesday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. There are plenty of national storylines that will...
Danville Police report a body was found in the Vermilion River
DANVILLE, IL (Chambana Today) – Danville Police Department (DPD) reported on its Facebook page that a body was found in the Vermilion River. DPD reports that the body was found on Friday, July 19, 2024, around 12:20 p.m. about a quarter mile downstream from where DPD responded to a report of a missing 12-year-old who went swimming on July 15, 2024, at 8 p.m. Law enforcement personnel from DPD, Vermilion County Sheriff’s Office (VCSO), and Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) were involved in the search, along with community members. IDNR and VCSO’s Underwater Search and Rescue Teams played a crucial role in the recovery.
UPDATE: Wife of Pour Bros. manager speaks out after judge’s verdict
URBANA, Ill (WCIA) — The man accused of killing a Champaign bar manager outside his workplace has been found not guilty by reason of insanity. Fidele Tshimanga was tried from the bench on Friday by Judge Matthew Lee on charges that included first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm, burglary and armed robbery. In a […]
Body found in Vermilion River near site of missing 12-year-old's last sighting
DANVILLE, Ill. (WICS) — On July 19, approximately 12:20 pm, law enforcement located a body in the Vermilion River. The body was found approximately one quarter mile downstream from where Danville Police Department responded to a report that a 12-year-old went missing while swimming on Monday night, July 15, at approximately 8 p.m.
Altmyer calls 2024 offense ‘explosive’ in preseason
(WCIA) — Luke Altmyer is gearing up to play his second season at Illinois, excited for another year under Barry Lunney’s offense. “I think we got a really good chance to put up some really cool numbers and be really explosive to win a lot of games because of the pieces that Coach Bielema has […]
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,...
Does Jeremiah Fears Reclassifying For 2024 Prove The Illini Have Too Much Talent?
Shortly after the Illinois Fighting Illini signed Will Riley, they lost a commitment from Jeremiah Fears. On Saturday, he signed with Oklahoma and reclassified for 2024
Good Morning, Illini Nation: Will to win
Jul. 21—Tre White didn't do much winning last season at Louisville. The Cardinals finished the year 8-24 overall and just 3-17 in the ACC. Eight straight losses closed out their 2023-24 campaign. So, it stands to reason, White arrived at Illinois this spring with winning on his mind. "I feel like I'm a goofy guy off the court, a fun guy, but the main thing I want to bring to Champaign is ...
Carey Davis, Kevin Mitchell to bring passion to Illini football radio booth: 'I just love Illinois'
Carey Davis had a simple reason for why he wanted to be the next Illini Sports Network radio analyst for Illini football. "I love Illinois. Plain and simple," Davis told Illini Inquirer. "I love U of, I love Illinois football." Davis was a three-year starting fullback at Illinois, a member...
Potential Illinois Hoops Recruit Transfers To Elite High School Academy
Five-star shooting guard Jasper Johnson is making some big moves heading into his senior season. Johnson, one of the top recruits for the class of 2025, has officially enrolled in the prestigious Overtime Elite Academy in Atlanta. Overtime Elite is a basketball league for players 16-20 that creates a pathway...
Illinois Freshman Phenom Will Riley Already Making Progress This Summer
Guard Will Riley is the most significant recruit in Illinois Fighting Illini basketball history in the past 20 years or so. Riley is already impressing since arriving on campus earlier this month. "He's been great," Antigua said. "I think he obviously has a high ceiling. Time will tell. He's got...
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