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Potential Harris VP Pick Hits JD Vance With Blistering Trump Title
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) used an iconic “Austin Powers” character to explain why former President Donald Trump selected Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) as his running mate earlier this month. “He’s the Donald Trump Mini-Me,” Pritzker told CNN’s Jake Tapper on Wednesday. Pritzker — who...
Bret Bielema having a slim margin for error with Big Ten expansion
INDIANAPOLIS — Despite having three Big Ten Titles under his belt, the Illinois coach is coming off a second losing campaign in the past three seasons, and now the stakes are higher. Bret Bielema had a lot of success in the Big Ten when he was at Wisconsin, but...
Illinois Women's Basketball Program Only a Couple of Players Away from Silencing Foes
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois' Women's Head Basketball Coach Shauna Green, a former Clinton Riverking, leads the Fighting Illini basketball program. Athletic Director Josh Whitman expressed his confidence in Green during her introductory press conference, saying, "She's someone I feel really good about leading the Illinois women's program to the next step."
Wind power can be a major source of tax revenue, but officials struggle to get communities on board
PIPER CITY, Ill. (AP) — In Scott Saffer’s science classroom, kids bake cookies in a decked-out kitchen, care for fish, turtles and a snake, and have access to a workshop full of tools. As the gifted enrichment coordinator at Tri-Point School District, Saffer is living his teaching dream, one he knew he’d need money to accomplish. For a while, due to budgetary concerns in rural Ford County, Illinois, he moved to a neighboring school district. But when wind turbines came to town, Tri-Point had the funding to bring him back without a pay cut. There, he was one of...
Why You Need a Personal Injury Attorney – Spiros Law Explains
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – When you’re seriously injured, hiring an experienced attorney is essential. Most importantly, having someone on your side to stand up for your rights allows you to focus on your recovery and rest assured your case is progressing. Negotiating a settlement on your own...
What to expect from Illinois Volleyball in 2024
The 2024 offseason was a project for Chris Tamas and his staff. After missing out on the NCAA Tournament for the second time in three seasons and a fourth consecutive seventh-place finish in the Big Ten, Illini fans will look forward to a better on-court product at Huff Hall this season.
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...
Photos Show a Bear is Now Touring Southern Illinois Golf Courses
If you're planning to golf in Illinois soon especially in the southern part of the state, you might want to know that a predator might be watching. Many photos show there's a bear currently touring southern Illinois golf courses. I saw CBS in Chicago share this interesting story about a...
West Central High School’s Addie Seitz Leads Illinois to a Win in the Senior League Softball Regionals
Following an all-state softball season in the spring, West Central High School senior-to-be Addie Seitz is playing summer softball for an Illinois team that is currently participating in the Little League Senior Softball Central Region Tournament in Lexington, Kentucky. Seitz’s team is currently (2-0) and is tied with a team from Ohio as the only undefeated teams left in the 8-team tournament. She pitched a 4-inning perfect game against Kentucky on Wednesday, winning 16-0. Seitz struck out 7 of the 12 batters she faced. Just as she did during the high school season in the spring, Addie helped herself at the plate, as well, going 2-3 with 5 rbis and blasting a home run. Illinois and Ohio meet today for a chance to play for the regional championship game on Friday.
25 Illinois Red Lobsters May Have Just Been Saved from Bankruptcy
The report of Red Lobster's demise may have been a bit premature after all. It appears that 25 Illinois locations may have just been saved from bankruptcy thanks to a sale in the 11th hour. According to Scrape Hero and Red Lobster's official site, there are currently 25 restaurants in...
Festival To Celebrate Famous Illinois Movie Is Back
Illinois cinema fans are excited to celebrate one of the most famous movies ever filmed in our state. One of my favorite movies of all time was filmed right here in Illinois. It's the "Blues Brothers." My dad introduced it to me when I was younger and we watched it all the time. So much so, that my mom recorded over a copy we had on a VHS tape.
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