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Illinois Football: Legendary Moments and Historic Successes Revealed
Illinois' football history highlights its greatest moments, including controversial game selections and past successes under legendary coaches. Illinois went 8-0 in its most recent perfect season in 1923. The team also had unbeaten and untied seasons in 1914 and 1910. In 1951, Illinois went 9-0-1, narrowly missing another perfect season...
Danville prepares for inaugural flag football season
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Danville High School jumped at the chance to compete in girls’ flag football from the moment the sport was added to the fall calendar. “It was like a little birdie in our ear like hey, be prepared, because we’re going to have a lot of ladies who want to come out,” […]
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 ...
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...
Sprint Car-Styled Huset's Speedway A Handful For Lucas Oil Late Model Stars
BRANDON, S.D. (July 18) — Thursday's box score shows that Bobby Pierce breezed to yet another national touring victory on opening night of the Silver Dollar Nationals at Huset’s Speedway. Commanding all 40 laps from the front row, the Oakwood, Ill., superstar reaped his fifth triumph in a...
Luke Taylor: Where do drivers get cars for demolition derbies?
Jul. 21—Where do people find cars to wreck in demolition derbies? Just about anywhere you can find a cheap old car, according to Derby Icons owner Taylor Feldkamp. "Facebook Marketplace, a lot of demo derby chatrooms, junkyards, driving down the road into a subdivision and seeing an old car sitting out front with license plates from five years ago. People stop and knock on the door and ask if ...
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...
2 more charged in pro-Palestinian protests on UI campus based on videos
Jul. 20—URBANA — Two more people are facing charges in pro-Palestinian demonstrations in April on the University of Illinois campus. Elizabeth A. Sotiropoulos, 35, of Champaign and Joseph M. Kleckner, 25, of Savanna were each arraigned this week on one count of mob action, a Class 4 felony, and one count of obstructing a peace officer, a misdemeanor. The charges filed against Sotiropoulos, a ...
Censure resolution left off agenda of next Champaign school board meeting
Jul. 19—CHAMPAIGN — A resolution to censure a member of the Champaign school board is not included in the for Monday's meeting. Board President Gianina Baker, who had previously presented a proposal to censure member Betsy Holder at the board's June 10 meeting for "misconduct unbecoming a board member," declined to comment on the matter when reached by The News-Gazette on Friday. Holder has ...
A delay imminent to debut of Jer’Zhan Newton with the Washington Commanders
It was a great 2024 NFL Draft for the Illinois football team, as multiple players went off the board. The highest-drafted player for the Illini was former defensive lineman, Jer’Zhan Newton. He was an All-American in Champaign, and despite being slightly undersized at 6-foot-2, 304 pounds, Newton commanded a ton of attention with his tenacious play on the field.
Chicago Man Arrested After Alleged Theft at Champaign Walgreens
Urbana, IL – A Chicago man was arrested Tuesday in connection with an alleged theft at a Walgreens in Champaign’s Campustown. According to University of Illinois Police, 29-year-old Geovontae Galloway was apprehended after officers responded to a shoplifting report at the Walgreens on East Green Street at 12:36 p.m. The store manager reported three men stealing merchandise and placing it in their backpacks. Based on descriptions, officers linked them to a series of previous retail thefts in the area.
Good Morning, Illini Nation: 'Genuine, cool dude'
Jul. 20—The lure of returning home was certainly a factor in Kylan Boswell's decision to transfer to Illinois after two seasons at Arizona. So was what he thought he could accomplish playing for Brad Underwood. Also on the list? The relationship he built with Illini assistant coach Geoff Alexander — a relationship that didn't wane even after Boswell picked the Wildcats. "He's a really cool ...
‘They can turn anybody into a freak’: Transfer TE talks leveling up at Illinois
(WCIA) — Transfer tight end Carson Goda will make his Division I debut under the lights at Memorial Stadium. Goda played three seasons at Saint Anselm College in New Hampshire before entering the portal and landing at Illinois. “Coach Tank and this strength conditioning group is unbelieveable and they’re doing great things every day and […]
Danville’s Police Chief Yates Says Search for Missing 12-Year-Old Continues; Thanks Community for Its Support
Danville Police Chief Christopher Yates says the search for a 12 year old boy who has been missing since swimming in the Vermilion River Monday night (July 15th) continues, with numerous challenges in a very active river. He spoke with Central Illinois Media Group on Thursday. AUDIO: This afternoon I...
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