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Caitlin Clark showed up at Illinois game. Players’ reaction afterward was priceless

Caitlin Clark was in attendance for Illinois men's basketball game against Penn on Thursday night. Clark is dating Connor McCaffery, son of Penn coach Fran McCaffery, and the two were sitting behind the Penn bench in Champaign. After Illinois' 112-70 win over the Quakers, freshmen Zavier Zens (18 points, 4-of-8 from behind the arc) and Quentin Coleman (19 points on 8-of-9 shooting) were asked if they knew Clark was at the game. "Were you two aware that Caitlin Clark was in the building prior to tip-off, and if so, did that contribute to your level of play this evening?," a reporter asked postgame. “she just brought the aura in the room” 😭😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/CVCFqbnIwT — m!ch ᥫ᭡ (@clarkmode_) November 6, 2026 Zens turned his head quickly to Coleman in amazement, and Coleman's jaw dropped and eyes got wide, before he put his hand to his mouth. "Wait, wait, Caitlin Clark was in the building? Wait, why was she here?... Yo....," Coleman said with his hand to his forehead. "I gotta tell my sister, bro. Yo, Caitlin Clark. I mean, shoot, I mean for him, he was shooting lights out. She shoots lights out, so I guess he felt that so." "I

Champaign, IL · 1d

The Telegraph

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Friedel passes TD torch to Brannan, Calhoun marches on in playoffs

Jacob Brannan broke Tony Friedel's 33-year-old record for career TDs in a first-round win over Carlyle. Calhoun stays home to play Tuscola in Round 2.

Hardin, IL · 2d

everafterinthewoods.com

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8 Old-School Illinois Bowling Alleys Where Shoes, Lanes And Food Still Cost Like 1985

A bowling alley in Illinois started out as a 1911 garage, and it later became a filming location for Groundhog Day. Yes, the Bill Murray one, and I can’t stop smiling at that detail. Another spot rolls on 12 wood lanes beneath a historic theater. A third still keeps...

Illinois · 1d
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Penn HC Fran McCaffrey thinks Illinois can win the national title

After Illinois defeated Penn, 112-70, Quakers HC Fran McCaffrey praised the Illini. “Why schedule this game? I think this team can win it all. I said that to Brad Underwood last year when they beat us in the tournament,” said McCaffrey. “I said, ‘I've been in this a long...

Champaign, IL · 1d
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WCIA

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Accomplice in Moultrie Co. unlawful restraint case gets suspended jail sentence, probation

MOULTRIE COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — The person who assisted another man in restraining his girlfriend in December has been sentenced to probation after taking a plea deal in Moultrie County. On Oct. 6, court records show that 34-year-old Cody R. Kimery pleaded guilty to the one count of unlawful...

Moultrie County, IL · 2d

takingthekids.com

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These 10 Warehouse-Style Secondhand Stores In Illinois Are Worth Every Mile Of The Drive

One antique mall in Illinois fills an old school building with three floors of collectibles and serves coffee on-site. Another sits in a historic train station. A third shares space with a diner that scoops ice cream and sells fudge. I love that secondhand shopping here comes with this much...

Chicago, IL · 1d

Illinois Fighting Illini On SI

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Brad Underwood's Best Quotes After Illinois Basketball Routed Penn

The Illini cruised past the Quakers, but, as always, Underwood wasn't entirely satisfied with the performance

Champaign, IL · 1d

Fox 32 Chicago

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Joliet man charged with killing 21-year-old Walmart employee in Hammond

A Joliet man is being held without bail after appearing in court on a murder charge in the fatal shooting of 21-year-old Dakota Norwood, who was working at a Hammond Walmart when she was killed.

Joliet, IL · 1d

Writing Illini

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Brad Underwood update on Jake Davis injury emphasizes next man up mentality for Illinois basketball

Illinois basketball will be without Jake Davis for a minute, and this has been a trend with the program thus far.

Champaign, IL · 2d

OurSentinel

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Playoff Pigskin Picks | 2026 Second-round IHSA football predictions

Round two of IHSA football features predictions for Loyola Academy, St. Joseph-Ogden, Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond and more. Twelve games, eight predictions each. See who our guest analysts picked to win their second-round games this weekend. Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks ST. JOSEPH - Three Althoff tacklers wrap up St. Joseph-Ogden's explosive running back Logan Umbarger. Umbarger score four times in the Spartans' 80-31 win over the visiting Crusaders in their Class 3A first-round game last week. This week, SJO faces rival Unity at Dick Duval Field looking to advance to the quarterfinals. See predictions for this week's SJO-Unity game and 11 more below. #7 Salt Fork at #2 Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond Ryker Cenzano Salt Fork 35-21 .::. Frank Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond 35-21 .::. Pigskin Prophet Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond 28-24 .::. Da Bears Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond 34-21 .::. SportsMom Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond 48-14 .::. Coltrane Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond 34-20 .::. DoubleJ Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond 34-21 .::. The Sentinel Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond 21-13 .::. ALAH has been play great football all season. #9 Oakwood at #1 Brown County Ryker Cenzano Oakwood 42-21 .::. Frank Brown County 45-14 .::. Pigskin Prophet Oakwood 32-27 .::. Da Bears Oakwood 21-14 .::. SportsMom Brown County 54-7 .::. Coltrane Brown County 38-36 .::. Brown County is good but they haven’t been overly tested but I think barely

Lovington, IL · 1d

WCIA

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Illinois approves capacity increase at Carle Hospital in Urbana

URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The State of Illinois has approved an increase in capacity at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, according to a Carle spokesperson. In July, Carle proposed an increase of 16 inpatient beds and the addition of a 22-station observational unit totaling a cost of more than $34 million. A Carle spokesperson said […]

Urbana, IL · 6h

thechampaignroom.com

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Javari Barnett exits field on cart after leg injury

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - In the middle of the second quarter against Nebraska, Illinois true freshman running back Javari Barnett was taken off the field on a cart after lying on the ground, writhing in pain. Before the cart transported Barnett off the field, the Fighting Illini offensive unit could be...

Champaign, IL · 22h

WCIA

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Man accused of shooting girlfriend in Urbana found fit to stand trial

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — The Urbana man accused of shooting his girlfriend last year has been found fit to stand trial. Court records show Noah Allen appeared in court for a fitness hearing on Thursday, Nov. 5. The court considered “all of the reports, including the expert opinion(s) and bases for the opinion(s), the […]

Urbana, IL · 2d

WCIA

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Community Spotlight: Women’s Ministry of United Christian Church Christmas Bazaar

MATTOON, Ill. (WCIA) — Lana Fuller and Theresa Pullen of the Women’s Ministry of United Christian Church joined WCIA 3’s Mitchell Rife to talk about an upcoming event. The group is holding their annual Christmas Bazaar this weekend. The event will include handmade crafts, which their fellowship center is full of, which have been custom […]

Mattoon, IL · 2d

Effingham Radio

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Local Sports Schedule For Saturday November 7th

5 Seed Camp Point Central (9-1) at 4 Seed Sullivan (9-1) 2:00 P.M. 7 Seed Salt Fork (8-2) at 2 Seed Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond (9-1) 1:00 P.M. 6 Seed Tuscola (8-2) at 3 Seed Hardin Calhoun (9-1) 2:00 P.M. Class 2A. South. 5 Seed Vandalia (8-2) at 4 Seed...

Sullivan, IL · 1d

SportsGrid

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College Basketball Takeaways: Illinois, Duke and Florida

Segment Spotlight: Quick Hits From Outspoken With Dan Sileo. Florida, Duke, Connecticut and Illinois Stand Out Early in College Basketball. Early in the college basketball season, team chemistry and continuity are important factors to watch. Florida looked strong in its win over Miami. John Lucas does a great job with the Hurricanes, but Todd Golden’s Florida team appears to be one of the best.

Champaign, IL · 2d