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Hawkeyes Cruise to Victory Over Panthers

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Four Hawkeyes scored in double figures en route to a dominant 91-47 Iowa men's basketball win over Eastern Illinois Friday evening on Mediacom Court at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes (2-0) overwhelmed the Panthers from the opening tip, shooting an blistering 63.5 percent from the field...

Iowa City, IA · 21h

WCIA

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‘When one pizza oven closes, another one opens’: Strange Slice coming to CU

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — What was once a staple on the University of Illinois campus is coming back… sort of. Former Manolo’s employees are creating a new restaurant under a new name. In October, WCIA reported the popular pizza and empanada restaurant closed its doors following a change in property ownership. Now, two staff […]

Urbana, IL · 2d

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Belvidere To Champaign, Illinois Barbecue Rivals Texas And Memphis

Illinois has some seriously good barbecue tucked away in small towns and Chicago neighborhoods, but most people don't realize it's even there.

Belvidere, IL · 2d

thechampaignroom.com

Illinois denies Penn revenge, scores 100 for second consecutive game

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Much like in its NCAA Tournament matchup last season, No. 3 Illinois ran away against Penn after a close game early, winning 112-70. The Illini ended the first half on a 30-8 run to take a sizable lead, which never wavered. The offense, led by Andrej Stojakovic’s 25 points, was good, but it was the defense that gave Penn problems. Four steals and seven blocks highlighted an aggressive performance from the Illini on the defensive end.

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Illinois basketball impresses top 2031 recruit Braylin Calhoun on unofficial visit

Braylin Calhoun is a top prospect in the class of 2031 who recently took an unofficial visit to Illinois basketball. The trip showed him the program’s facilities and gave Braylin a first-hand experience of the life and resources that Division I athletes have. Calhoun watched the Illini’s exhibition game vs Baylor and came away impressed with the Illini’s professional resources and culture. He sat with Armchair Illini to recap his unofficial visit to Champaign.

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Realtor.com News & Insights

Champaign List Prices Climb as Homes Sit Longer Than a Year Ago

Champaign sellers faced longer waits and rising price cuts, giving buyers real room to negotiate even as list prices climbed sharply.

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Local 4 WHBF

Illinois cancels two college football games against Mizzou

The Illinois Fighting Illini have canceled two games college football games scheduled against the Missouri Tigers in the 2027 and 2028 seasons.

Champaign, IL · 2d

Country Herald

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Illinois Weather Alert: Champaign, IL Hard Freeze Now, Nov 7-13

Champaign and Urbana climb from 28 degrees to 67 degrees Tuesday before another November cooldown.

Champaign, IL · 14h

parkerweekly.org

We’ve Lost The Plot

For two weeks, I had accepted my fate. I would be taking my AP Calculus BC exam in Urbana, Illinois, over 100 miles and two hours from Parker. For two weeks, I reflected on how lucky I was to even say I could take the test in Urbana. I have a parent who could take the day off work to take me to central Illinois, and my family has 200 disposable dollars to spend on a hotel room and gas. Some students aren’t so lucky, students who should have the same opportunities as me, students who should be able to enter college with the same credits and opportunities as I will.

Urbana, IL · 2d

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Penn vs. No. 3 Illinois Odds and Predictions

Fueled by a strong returning core and the bitter memory of their first-round NCAA Tournament exit, the veteran-led Penn Quakers open their season looking for revenge against No. 3 Illinois. Tipoff on Thursday is at 8:30 p.m. ET at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Ill., broadcast nationally on FS1.

Champaign, IL · 2d

Busting Brackets

Illinois has scored 232 points in two games, and the scariest part might be its depth

Illinois scored 112 points against Penn after putting up 120 in its opener. Here's why the Fighting Illini's balanced offense deserves national attention.

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Writing Illini

Illinois basketball enters fight for 4-star big man Jack Thelen, locks in official visit

Brad Underwood needs to add size to the Illinois basketball roster, and Jack Thelen would be a perfect fit.

Champaign, IL · 9h

WCIA

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Kyle’s Corner in Savoy closing its doors

SAVOY, Ill. (WCIA) — In Savoy, a staple Greek spot will be closing its doors for the the last time later this month. Kyle’s Corner has been open since March, and now, owner Kyle Kirchhoefer said he’s moving in a new direction, but he said this isn’t a failure. He said he’s making the choice […]

Savoy, IL · 2d

On3.com

Bret Bielema after Illinois' 6th win: 'If we were in the SEC, we'd probably be a top-15 team'

With a Friday night victory over Nebraska, Illinois is bowl-eligible once again. The Fighting Illini will play in a bowl game for the third straight season, and Bret Bielema tossed some shade at the SEC while celebrating the achievement. Illinois got three passing touchdowns from Katin Houser to get the 24-13 victory over Nebraska at Gies Memorial Stadium on Saturday. It’s the Fighting Illini’s fourth straight win after their change at defensive coordinator and sent them to a third consecutive bowl game for the first time since the early 1990s. $39.99 gets you a FULL year of On3 | Rivals natio...

Champaign, IL · 11h

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Champaign Park District asking for feedback on new website

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - The Champaign Park District is asking for the community's feedback on its new website. You can take part in a survey about the website from now until November 30. This includes how easy it is to use, the layout, and its accessibility features. The goal is...

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Highlights/scores: High school football (11/6/26)

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — The second round of the high school football playoffs began with a pair of local games on Friday night. Heyworth 45, Fisher 7 Centralia 34, Mt. Zion 14

Champaign, IL · 19h

Seattle ON Tap

No. 3 Illinois' 112-Point Explosion Without Its Stars And the Terrifying Message It Sent

Ncaab on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) No. 3 Illinois absolutely torched Penn Thursday night, dropping a ridiculous 112-70 victory. What makes this win insane is they did it while two of their returning starters, including an […]

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Central IL superintendents focus on future plans after some referendums pass, others fail

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — As election results continue to trickle in, we are checking in on school district referendums in Central Illinois. Three of them have passed, and one of them failed, unofficial results show. The referendums were regarding school districts of Champaign, Teutopolis, Thomasboro and Mahomet-Seymour. WCIA followed up with school officials and families […]

Champaign, IL · 2d

Daily Illini

College of Law announces online master’s program, certificates for non-legal professionals

The College of Law announced new online programs last week: a Master of Science in Law and seven graduate-level certificates, with instruction beginning in Spring 2027. The MSL is a fully online program designed for non-legal professionals looking to expand their knowledge of law within their industry that can be completed in as few as 18 months.