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Construction picking up in downtown Rantoul
RANTOUL, Ill. (WCIA) — The village of Rantoul is in the process of transforming its downtown. Construction crews were working on Thursday. Officials say right now, they’re focusing on sewers and storm drainage underground. Once that’s done, contractors will start working above ground on streets and fixing the sidewalks. One business owner says it’s been […]
Good Morning, Illini Nation: Class of 2025 team rankings
Sep. 27—Wednesday's commitment from Brandon Lee — a week after one from Keaton Wagler — made Illinois one of just three Big Ten teams with multiple recruits on board in the Class of 2025. How that two-man class stacks up among its Big Ten brethren is what's apparently up for debate. The 247Sports' rankings has Illinois' class ranked fourth behind Wisconsin (three commits even though it's ...
Parrish, Blue Devils weather the Storm in battle of unbeatens
Sep. 28—BISMARCK — It was widely considered to be the area's game of the week, and the packed crowd at Payton-Moss Field weathering the wind and rain all night reflected that. Two undefeated teams going at it with a fifth and playoff-clinching win on the line. Not to mention how that win would affect the Vermilion Valley Conference championship race. One of the best offenses around against one ...
Green Street | Class of 2026 offers
Sep. 27—Even as the Illinois women's basketball coaching staff stays plugged in on the Class of 2025, the work on the 2026 class is already underway, as well. The Illini have currently secured one 2025 commitment — and it was a big one — with Whitney Young five-star point guard on board. Two other 2025 players who were high on Illinois' list have gone elsewhere with four-star shooting guard ...
Challenging Big Ten slate begins this weekend
Sep. 27—Illinois made it through nonconference play — almost exclusively away from its home venue at Huff Hall in Champaign — with an 8-2 record. The road trips continue this weekend, with the Illini playing at Oregon on Friday night and at Washington on Saturday night. Beat writer Scott Richey has the lowdown on the Illini: Ability to bounce backIllinois opened the season with six straight ...
Danville officials say construction won’t prevent access to the ballot box
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Officials in Danville are reminding early voters that construction won’t stop them from going to the ballot box. Construction began this weekn on the northbound road of Vermilion Street up to Harrison, temporarily closing the intersection. This closure is just outside the early voting location at Joseph G. Cannon Building. Officials […]
‘There’s absolutely nothing holding you back’: Illinois soccer lifting up women with Empowerment Game
(WCIA) — Illinois soccer is using this weekend’s game against Maryland to celebrate women and girls. “Often times we used to think of women that have done extremely extraordinary things that get recognized but I think as we’ve grown in society we are now able to recognize women just for being women and doing what […]
Piatt's OT: Double the fun for Armstrong this fall
Sep. 27—CHAMPAIGN — This past Tuesday night, Erin Armstrong was locked in. The Champaign Central freshman has been the Maroons' top diver on the girls' swimming and diving team all season, and this was her first taste of the head-to-head rivalry atmosphere against crosstown foe Centennial. That's why she took a few extra warmup dives to get everything just right before being the first ...
Latoz wins WCIA 3 Athlete of the Week
PARIS, Ill. (WCIA) – Chrisman-Georgetown-Ridgefarm golfer Jase Latoz was named the WCIA 3 Athlete of the Week on Thursday. Latoz medaled in each of four matches the week of Sept. 15, including birdies on each of the final three holes in his Saturday round to tie the leader and ultimately win in a playoff. Head […]
Arcola football confident after bouncing back from tough start
ARCOLA, Ill. (WCIA) – Arcola football will play Villa Grove in the WCIA 3 Friday Football Fever Spotlight Game of the Week on Friday, Sept. 27. The Purple Riders started 0-2 on the 2024 campaign but stayed together. “It was them showing up and working hard everyday,” second-year head coach Steve Snider said. “I can’t […]
Your guide to enjoying pumpkin spiced season
Photo: Sabuzak Kim/Pixabay by Tim DitmanOSF Healthcare DANVILLE - Pumpkin spice lattes, apple crisp macchiatos and chai lattes are staples of fall and winter. The drinks can boost your mood and energy and liven up social gatherings. But drinker beware, says Caroline Brundage, a dietetic intern with OSF HealthCare. She says the concoctions contain more added sugar (sugar not naturally occurring in an ingredient) than you’d think. Some drinks have 50 grams or more of added sugar, she says. And Brundage has noticed more coffee shop drinks with higher levels of saturated fat. “The biggest risk...
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