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Paxton line crews relieve Georgia workers in Helene relief efforts
PAXTON, Ill. (WCIA) — The effects of Hurricane Helene have been devastating, but some Central Illinois workers are doing all they can to help out. In a Facebook post Tuesday morning, the Eastern Illini Electric Co-op thanked one of their line crews for stepping up and heading to Georgia. Nick, Drew, Jonah and Noah are taking […]
Family business behind Memorial Stadium construction still proud
Oct. 9—CHAMPAIGN — Just over 102 years ago, the English Brothers Company was announced as the lowest bidder for a major construction project: the University of Illinois' brand-new football stadium. While it first opened, still unfinished, in 1923, Memorial Stadium would be officially dedicated in 1924. "We'd been around and building on campus for around 20 years at that point," said English ...
Notebook: Cox makes seamless leap to Big Ten; Clarke impressing on special teams; fundamentals key for LBs
CHAMPAIGN — All things considered, Torrie Cox Jr.'s jump from the MAC to the Big Ten has been pretty seamless. Cox has started all five games for No. 23 Illinois (4-1, 1-1 Big Ten) and has a pair of interceptions to go along with nine tackles and three pass breakups. Yet, Cox said he hasn't done anything yet. His goal wasn't to come to Illinois to be a serviceable starter — music to his position coach, Corey Parker's ears — and that he has a ways to go.
U of I Vet Med addition construction underway
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The University of Illinois is no stranger to construction; you can almost always find buildings going up or being renovated. Now, builders are focused on a particular 20,000 square foot space. With the help of a donation from the Khan family, a new addition will be added to the Small Animal […]
Illinois football announces second sellout of 2024 season
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – Illinois football has its second sellout on the 2024 campaign. Illinois’s game against Michigan, scheduled for Oct. 19, is sold out, Illinois Athletics announced on Wednesday. The game will serve as the Memorial Stadium 100th Anniversary Rededication Game, 100 years and one day after Illinois’ historic Memorial Stadium Dedication Game on […]
Torrie Cox Jr. staying hungry after solid start with Illini
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – Ohio transfer cornerback Torrie Cox Jr. has made the transition from MAC to Big Ten look fairly seamless, but he doesn’t think he’s reached his potential. “I really don’t feel like I’ve done anything yet,” Cox Jr. said. “I’ve just shown little flashes here and there, but I’ve got to be […]
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