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MSNBC Guest Brags About DNC’s ‘USA’ Chants, Remarkably Claims ‘You’re Not Seeing That From The Other Side’
Tara Setmayer claimed that the DNC convention in Chicago had more chants of "USA" and other signs of patriotism than the RNC convention back in July. The post MSNBC Guest Brags About DNC’s ‘USA’ Chants, Remarkably Claims ‘You’re Not Seeing That From The Other Side’ first appeared on Mediaite.
Lanphier High School football coach resigned after spirited discussion over practice and fundraising
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – When Lanphier High School plays its first football game of the season on Aug. 30, there will be a new coach on the sidelines. Ademola Adeniji, after taking over as head coach in February, resigned earlier this week after what he called a “spirited discussion” with the athletic director.
Toss It Now! Huge Recall In Iowa, Illinois & Wisconsin For Cucumbers
People in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin make not be feeling the best after eating cucumbers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are letting Iowans, Illinoisans, and Wisconsinites know to avoid whole cucumbers. Whole cucumbers that have been grown in Florida are being recalled due to a Salmonella outbreak...
Bielema: ‘Excited’ about Illinois ahead of season kickoff
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — With Eastern Illinois set to come into Champaign on Thursday night, head coach Bret Bielema expressed excitement for the upcoming season. “There was critical work that got done,” Bielema said. “I’m excited about my staff, support staff, everything from the way our guys are equipped, to the way that they’re nutritionally taken care of and the way they’re medically taken care of.”
Community Spotlight: 4-H Memorial Fall Family Camp
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Niki Hoesman joined WCIA’s Taylor Mitchell to preview the 4-H Memorial Fall Family Camp. Attendees can expect traditional camping activities like hiking, boating and enjoying campfires in Allerton Park . The dates for the Fall Family Camp are Sept. 6-8. The registration forms can be found on University of Illinois 4-H’s […]
Green Street: 'Woman of Distinction'
Aug. 23—Thursday night saw recognized by the Girl Scouts of Central Illinois. The third-year Illinois women's basketball coach was honored as 2024's Woman of Distinction at the annual Diamonds, Desserts & Distinction fundraiser at the CityView Banquet & Meeting Center in Champaign. Green is the 148th woman to earn that recognition in the program's 32-year history. Plans are also now in place ...
Green Island restaurant in Danville receives $5,000 grant for building improvements
DANVILLE, IL (Chambana Today) – Green Island, the oldest restaurant in downtown Danville, has proudly been awarded a $5,000 grant from Downtown Danville Inc. This grant, aimed at supporting and rejuvenating local businesses, has enabled significant upgrades to the restaurant. Located at 11 N. Vermilion St., just next to...
Illinois State Horseshoe Tournament hosted by Danville Horseshoe Club
DANVILLE, IL (Chambana Today) – The Danville Horseshoe Club will host the 2024 Illinois State Horseshoe Tournament at the Douglas Park Horseshoe Complex, located at 520 S. Bowman in Danville. The event will take place over Labor Day weekend, Friday, August 30 through Sunday, September 1. A total of...
217 Today: Urbana’s Yankee Ridge Multilingual School opens to support bilingual education
Kamala Harris summoned Americans to reject political divisions and chart what she called a “new way forward.”. This week’s Democratic National Convention was also the chance to learn more about vice presidential candidate Tim Walz. Former Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger got a primetime role at the Democratic National...
Football Opens 2024 Season At Illinois
Eastern Illinois football begins its 2024 season against Illinois at Memorial Stadium on August 29 at 8:10 PM. After narrowly missing the FCS playoffs last season with an 8-3 record, the Panthers are looking to bounce back with a strong roster, including key players returning on offense and defense. EIU's quarterback, Pierce Holley, who was a second team All-Big South/OVC selection, has been named the Preseason Offensive Player of the Year for 2024. Defensively, the Panthers ranked second in the FCS in turnovers last season and bring back eight starters, aiming to fill gaps in their secondary. This matchup marks the fourth time EIU has started a season against a Big Ten opponent.
Special Illinois Painting Class Features A Few Celebrity Tie-Ins
I believe this painting class in Illinois will become very popular because of all the celebrity tie-ins to the event. This IL Painting Class Has Connections To A Famous Clown, Actor, And Musician. This is going to be a really fun day in Illinois. It has several tie-ins with famous...
The five most important games of the 2024 season for Illinois
I currently have two Illinois games that are marked as almost auto losses. Those are at Penn State and Oregon. Every other game is definitely winnable for the Illini, including the Michigan game. That being said, what five games are the most important for Illinois to win this upcoming season?
Details finalized for the biggest game of the year for the Illinois basketball team
Illinois basketball is just over two months away from starting what should be a great 2024-25 campaign. The Illini loaded up this offseason with new pieces that should be able to get this program back to at least the Elite 8 this upcoming season. We also learned when and where Illinois’ non-conference games will be held just days ago as well.
Good Morning, Illini Nation: Post-New Year's nonconference games
Aug. 23—Why a photo of Orlando Antigua with this missive about nonconference games in the new year you might be asking? It's simple, actually. Now Illinois' associate head coach, Antigua was actually on the court at then Assembly Hall the last time the Illini played a nonconference game in the middle of the Big Ten schedule. Then a sophomore forward at Pittsburgh, Antigua came off the bench to ...
Love of Playing Music Spreads in Community
OAKWOOD — In a building near Oakwood Grade School, it’s apparent the love of music is strong, and the melodies and sound meaningful, with teachers giving instrument lessons and students learning from them. A lot of these places where great music came from, like Sun Studio in Memphis,...
Oblong Chamber Holds “Engraved Brick Fundraiser”
(Undated) — The Oblong Chamber is hosting an “Engraved Brick Fundraiser” to help with planned upgrades to the downtown mini-park. According to the Oblong Chamber, the upgrades will include a stage in the southwest corner of the park, a pavilion overhang on the south border of the park, and a fire pit. The fire pit will be constructed using bricks that have been removed from the “Ma Burton” building that was recently demolished. The patio surrounding the fire pit will be constructed from the engraved bricks purchased through this fundraiser. To learn more about this fundraiser and to order your brick follow the link or stop in at The Village Stitchery, Vault Antiques, or Kilburn Resale.
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