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Game day preview | No. 24 Michigan at No. 22 Illinois; 2:30 p.m., Saturday
Oct. 19—Beat writer Scott Richey previews the Illini's top 25 showdown with the Wolverines ahead of Saturday's 2:30 p.m. kickoff at Memorial Stadium. (CBS, WDWS 1400-AM, WDWS 93.9-FM, WHMS 97.5-FM): Davis Warren started Michigan's first three games at quarterback. Limited success in the passing game — he had six interceptions to just two touchdowns — prompted a change. Alex Orji got the start ...
Coordinator corner | Penn State experience could help against Michigan
Oct. 19—Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. provides perspective from his side of the ball before the No. 22 Illini face No. 24 Michigan on Saturday at Memorial Stadium, courtesy beat writer Scott Richey: "Guys made plays. That's the biggest thing. Whether it was up front, blocking and straining, or (quarterback Luke Altmyer) and the receivers, there were just a lot of plays to be ...
Find out who won Daily Leader Athlete of the Week poll for Oct. 7-12
Dylan Crouch scored more than 50 percent of the total vote tally for this week’s Athlete of the Week honor. Crouch of Dwight was the top vote-getter in being named the Pontiac Daily Leader Athlete of the Week, which covered Oct. 7-12. He topped Hudson Ault of Prairie Central as the football players collected more than 85 percent of the vote. ...
Illinois Athletics rededicates Memorial Stadium on 100th anniversary of legendary game
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Illinois Athletics has reached a milestone weekend in its history and in the history of Memorial Stadium. Friday is the 100th anniversary of Memoial’s dedication in honor of Illinois alumni who fought and died in World War I. The honor has since been extended to alumni of wars fought since 1924 […]
Thomasboro residents to vote on 1% property tax increase for the school district
THOMASBORO, Ill. (WCIA) — One bubble on the ballot for voters in Thomasboro is whether or not to raise property taxes for the school district. It would be the first time in 40 years. The referendum is asking for a 1% increase. This means if you have a $100,000 home, your property tax would go […]
WATCH: WCIA’s Morning Show team faces off in pumpkin painting contest
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — WCIA’s Morning Show team got into the spooky season spirit Friday for a pumpkin painting contest. Each contestant had three minutes to showcase their art skills by painting whatever they chose on a mini pumpkin. Mitchell Rife used his orange pumpkin canvas to portray Nemo from the classic Disney movie. Taylor […]
Top of the Morning, Oct. 19, 2024
Oct. 19—As tempting as it sounds, the encased Red Grange helmet that serves as the centerpiece of Tom Scaggs' eye-opening (and enormous) Illini memorabilia exhibit will not be joining him at today's Memorial Stadium Rededication Game. "My friends have been teasing me, telling me that I should bring it and wear it," said the retired Champaign physician, an Illini football season-ticket holder ...
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