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Coles Co. Sheriff’s Office awarded IDOT grant to improve traffic safety
COLES COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — The Coles County Sheriff’s Department received a grant to help improve traffic safety. On Oct. 10, the Coles County Sheriff’s Office announced it has been awarded a Federal Fiscal Year 2025 Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant to conduct additional traffic safety enforcements efforts. The goals of the program are […]
U of I alum, Hot Ones host Sean Evans to sound siren against Purdue
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Ahead of the Illini football game this Saturday, a familiar face will be making a guest appearance. Sean Evans, host of the Emmy-nominated YouTube series Hot Ones, will be sounding the air raid siren before kickoff at Memorial Stadium. An Illinois alum, Evans graduated in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science degree in […]
Anonymity could be the Illinois football secret weapon to make the College Football Playoff
I'll spare you the nonsensical FBS rankings that seem to reward past successes instead of analyzing what is going on in the present moment. For Alabama and Tennessee to drop only a few spots after getting beat by two unranked teams that are consistently at the bottom and are an afterthought of the SEC over the past few years is beyond me. But I digress. This is about the only chance for the Illini to impress the unimpressible football hierarchy.
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 […]
Former area standout Luke Smith named Centennial's next baseball coach
Oct. 9—CHAMPAIGN — Not too long along, Luke Smith excelled on the pitching mound for the Centennial baseball team. Used his expertise and fiery personality on the mound to eventually pitch at Parkland College and Louisville. Now, the former Centennial standout will have a new title at his alma mater: baseball coach. Centennial announced Smith as the program's next coach Wednesday morning, ...
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 […]
The News-Gazette's volleyball Top 10: Area's best teams staying poised
Oct. 9—We're at the point in the volleyball season where the top-tier teams aren't blinking. The first one that does will certainly shake things up. Here's preps coordinator Zach Piatt's latest area Top 10 as the regular season starts to wind down: ➜ Record: 19-2 ➜ Previous ranking: No. 1 The Bulldogs have now won nine matches in a row. Ellie Barker, Lily Bosworth and Addi Eisenmann led them ...
Tuesday's prep highlights: Spartans, Rockets win IPC cross-country meet
Oct. 9—In volleyball Twelve kills from and 22 assists from helped the Knights (16-4) to a 25-15, 25-15 semifinal win over the Redskins, with adding six digs to help the winning cause. The Lions will face the Knights in Wednesday's championship match after beating the Purple Riders (11-8) 25-12, 25-13. Who should be this week's girls' Athlete of the Week? It's time to vote for The ...
Champaign County Community Coalition meets to bring positive change
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — A central Illinois group hit the stage Thursday, bringing people together to talk about issues facing the community. The Champaign County Community Coalition gave a platform to speakers at their monthly meeting who want to bring positive change to the community. Organizer Tracy Parsons said the Walk-As-One event has been taking […]
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