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Champaign park honors Olympians with special tribute
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign Park District is reminding residents of their monument to honor local Olympians. “The Olympic & Paralympic Tribute located at Dodds Park honors the extraordinary achievements of Champaign County residents who have participated in the Olympic and Paralympic Games,” officials wrote in a Facebook post. “Its granite platform is inscribed […]
'Intense guy' James Kreutz ready for bigger role with Illini: 'He wants to hit anything moving'
CHAMPAIGN — Malachi Hood has a few James Kreutz stories tucked away in the mental library, none of them particularly fit to share with the media. Defensive coordinator Aaron Henry was asked for a PG-rated version of a story about Kreutz. "I don't think they exist," Henry told Illini...
Coleman Hawkins Says Trent Frazier Was His Favorite Teammate Who Balanced Practice With Partying
During an appearance on the Sleeper's Podcast, former Illinois forward Coleman Hawkins said his former teammate Trent Frazier could strike the right balance between practicing and partying without either conflicting
Ion Grove launches grab-and-go food
Aug. 14—SAVOY — While no one likes getting stuck with flight delays, one local business hopes to make the wait a little sweeter. Ion Grove Café, located at Willard Airport, launched grab-and-go food sales over the weekend, which proved to be quite busy, said co-founder Phil Rowell. "We have had a few aircraft delays, and just knowing that people have access to food and drink has been helpful," ...
C6 Corvette ‘Trail Boss’ For Sale In Illinois: Video
What started as an April Fool’s joke is now ready to hit the local trails with the creation of this one-of-a-kind C6 Corvette Trail Boss – and it’s currently up for sale in Illinois. Back in 2022, we shared a fun set of renderings showing off a Chevy Corvette Trail Boss, reimagining the iconic sports car with a lift and rugged off-road gear. It was intended as a laugh, but one determined C6 owner took the idea to heart and built a real-life version of this off-road sports car.
Community Spotlight: True West at Parkland College
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Twin City Theatre Company, a group local to Champaign-Urbana, will be performing two weekends at Parkland College before the month ends. The group will be putting on True West by Sam Shepard. Cast member Nolan Rice and stage manager Chandra Galloway came on The Morning Show to give a summary of […]
ciSports: Coach Pancho Moore Sports Photography
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Pancho Moore joins ciSports this week to share all about his photography business Coach Pancho Moore Sports Photography. With ciSports Host, Karidia Shelby, Coach Pancho discusses how his photography business was started, what services are offered, and his overall goal for Coach Pancho Moore Sports Photography. What is ciSports? CiSports, is […]
17 Fighting Illini women’s gymnasts named for All-American honors
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Recently, 17 members of the Fighting Illini women’s gymnastics team were named on the Women’s Collegiate Gymnastics Association (WCGA) All-American honors list. The WCGA recognizes and bestows the Academic All-American honor upon outstanding student athletes that excel academically and physically. Student athletes...
DEAD SPACE Shoegaze Fest set for this weekend at Loose Cobra
The DEAD SPACE Shoegaze Festival, curated by Matt Talbott of Hum, is set to make its debut at Loose Cobra in Tolono, on Saturday, August 17th. This event promises a day of immersive, heavy shoegaze music with performances from a diverse lineup of bands, including Cloakroom, Keep, Greet Death, Birdhands, Lightfoils, Our Landmark, and Stanczyk. With a dual indoor and outdoor stage setup, attendees can expect a dynamic festival atmosphere, complete with the signature Loose Cobra amenities like parking lot margaritas, a food truck, and top-notch analog sound systems. This festival not only highlights the vibrant music scene in east Central Illinois but also provides a platform for these bands to showcase their unique, dreamy, and powerful soundscapes.
Estate planning: if you die without a will or trust in Illinois
BETTENDORF, Iowa (KWQC) -Fewer of us are writing wills according to recent surveys which suggests Americans are worrying less about mortality as the pandemic fades. A downturn in wills is usually bad news for survivors. If you die without a will, you are “intestate,” and a probate court will apply...
Urbana shares parking enforcement changes during U of I move-in week
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The City of Urbana and Urbana Police Department are offering leniency on some parking enforcements with University of Illinois move-ins. As car and foot traffic increases with the arrival of students, police advise drivers and pedestrians to get familiar with Urbana laws around campus. From 6 a.m. on Aug. 18 – […]
Boomerangs to have soft reopening Wednesday after brief closure
Aug. 13—URBANA — A local bar that closed this past weekend to "restructure" will have a soft reopening Wednesday night. Stuart Candlin, co-owner of Boomerangs Bar and Grill at 1309 E. Washington St., said the business is still "reorganizing" but is able to reopen sooner than originally expected — albeit with some caveats. "We will have a skeleton crew and limited menu, but we will be open!" he ...
Meet RaeAnne Lindsay, Ms. Wheelchair USA 2024-2025
The mission of the Ms. Wheelchair USA organization is to promote glamour, self-confidence, and community service; celebrating women with disabilities. RaeAnne Lindsay, Ms. Wheelchair USA 2024-2025 joins ciLiving to discuss winning the national title and the other awards she was awarded during the competition. Plus, what is next for her this year.
Elite Illinois basketball guard earns top-40 billing in updated recruiting rankings
The Illinois basketball class of 2024 has turned out to be pretty special on paper. After the 2023-24 campaign, the Illini didn’t just have to add a few pieces to get back to prominence. Brad Underwood had to completely rebuild the program, as only two scholarship players returned to the roster.
Re-examined: Red Grange’s legacy 100 years later
Last week Illinois introduced new throwback jerseys to be worn at the Memorial Stadium re-dedication game, in honor of Red Grange. When the Illini kick it off against Michigan on Oct. 19, it will mark 100 years since Grange’s infamous six-touchdown game. The game turned Grange into an overnight...
Illinois basketball trying to get back in the running for 4-star 2025 recruit
The Illinois basketball team is coming down from the high of a wild ride in the class of 2024. I can sit here and say that I have never seen a class this talented coming into the Illini program. Yes, we have had players like five-star Dee Brown come in with Deron Williams and James Augustine, but on paper, that class was not as talented as what we are seeing entering this season.
Richey | Advantage, Illini ... for now
Aug. 14—The Braggin' Rights balance of power in men's basketball has shifted violently in the last three years. Illinois still holds the all-time series lead with 34 wins to Missouri's 20. The Illini are also the more accomplished basketball program, historically, with more than three times as many consensus First Team All-Americans and five Final Four appearances to the Tigers' zero. But all ...
Malik Elzy enters second season with mature mindset: 'He's got a renewed focus and a renewed mission'
CHAMPAIGN — Malik Elzy admits his mind wandered at times during his freshman season. Instead of focusing on the next meeting, the next practice or the next rep, the four-star Chicago Simeon prospect's mind seemed focused elsewhere: that last drop, why his freshman season wasn't as good as he hoped or how it would impact his long-term future.
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