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Green Street | Big Ten scheduling implications
Oct. 4—An 18-game Big Ten women's basketball schedule creates a bit of a headache. A headache that could become worse in the case of tiebreaker scenarios at season's end. That the league stuck with the 18-game slate it had used the previous six seasons despite going from 14 teams to 18 teams is sure to be a talking point this winter. Especially given on the men's side there's a 20-game Big Ten ...
Notes: Boswell lands Big Ten media day BINGO
Oct. 4—ROSEMONT — Kylan Boswell lit up when a question about name, image and likeness was preferred Thursday afternoon at Big Ten media day at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Not that the Illinois men's basketball guard was chomping at the bit to discuss NIL and the impact it's had on college basketball. Boswell was thrilled that particular question was asked because it completed his ...
The Program: A season with St. Joseph-Ogden football, Week 6
Oct. 3—The white jersey and blue pants. It just looks the best. The student section. They always bring energy and noise. It helps us get going on Friday night. Nolan Earley. He catches people off guard. Roch's. I get a patty melt, and I like the atmosphere there. It's always a good place to go and eat with friends. Brayden Waller. The white jersey and blue pants. I just think it looks tough. ...
UI Food Service and Building Service workers vote to approve contract
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — A new three-year contract has been set for UIUC Food Service and Building Service Workers. SEIU Local 73 confirmed the members of the union voted to approve the new three-year contract. Among the items in the contract are a $500 signing bonus and pay raises of $1.00 for the first year, […]
Big Ten breakdown | Week 6
Oct. 4—Illinois might be idle, enjoying its bye week, but Big Ten play continues across the conference with eight games. Here's how Illini beat writer Scott Richey ranks this weekend's matchups, along with his picks for Illinois MVP, Big Ten MVP and his take on the Illini's bowl game projections: ➜ Who's on the call: Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (expert analysis) and Jenny Dell ...
Join the ‘Great Pumpkin Hunt’ with Champaign, Urbana Parks
CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Looking for a unique fall activity? Do you enjoy amateur sleuthing? If you said yes to both questions, then Champaign and Urbana Park Districts may have something for you! The C-U Park Districts have hidden Halloween-themed painted rocks throughout local parks and are challenging residents to see how many they can […]
2024-25 High School Confidential: Week 2
Oct. 3—Welcome to Year 9 of High School Confidential, powered by Danville Area Community College. It's an award-winning project made possible by aspiring student journalists from every corner of our circulation area. Each Thursday through April, they'll tell us what's happening in their hallways at . At least once a week, we'll also hand over our Snapchat account (News-Gazette) to our ...
‘It’s a toxic work environment;’ METCAD employees call for action on staffing shortage
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign County METCAD Policy Board met on Thursday to discuss a recent shortage of operators and what to do next to remedy the issue. Staffing has been on the minds of the dispatch center’s administrators for the last three years. They need 33 fulltime dispatchers to fill their roster and […]
Champaign’s Promise Healthcare receives $600K for mental health, substance abuse services
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Over half a million dollars is coming to Central Illinois for mental health and substance abuse services. A new grant for $600,000 has been received by Promise Healthcare after applying in June. They were one of 16 clinics in Illinois to be chosen by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). […]
Teacher of the Week | Amy Jenkins-Costa, Reading Interventionist, South Side Elementary, Champaign
Oct. 3—Amy Jenkins-Costa has spent most of her career teaching kids how to read. Since 1997, she's worked mostly as a reading interventionist in the Chamap[Champaign school district, first at Garden Hills Elementary School, then at Westview Elementary. Since 2012, the Centennial graduate has worked at South Side Elementary as a first-grade teacher and reading interventionist, the role she ...
Where to watch Nebraska vs. Illinois volleyball today: Channel, time, schedule, live stream for NCAA college match
Big Ten volleyball continues with a showdown between No. 2 Nebraska and Illinois. The Illini host the Huskers in what will be a matchup of two of the best outside hitters in the conference between Illinois' Raina Terry and Nebraska's Harper Murray. Terry, a two-time All-Big Ten and AVCA All-Region...
Marine Band performance brings principal horn player back to her alma mater
Oct. 4—URBANA — Master Gunnery Sgt. Hilary Harding has played the horn for multiple U.S. presidents, world leaders and celebrities. She has had to explain to her kids that not everyone's parents go to work at the White House all the time. But she's still excited to play at the University of Illinois with the U.S. Marine Band at 3 p.m. Sunday at Foellinger Great Hall at Krannert Center for the ...
Illinois football targeting a big-time enforcer on the recruiting trail
The Illinois football team hit the state of Indiana hard in the past few days when it comes to recruiting. So far, the Illini haven’t landed a single player for the class of 2026. This isn’t too unusual, as we are still in the recruiting period for the 2025 class.
Urbana ag expert rallies support for North Carolina farmers hit by Hurricane Helene
URBANA Ill. (WCIA) – An agriculture expert in Urbana is asking the farming community to help out victims of Hurricane Helene. Andrew Pritchard is a meteorologist with Nutrien Ag Solutions. He shared resources on social media to help North Carolina farmers get back on their feet. “These farms had everything washed away,” Pritchard said. “We […]
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