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From Cozy Tea Service To Historic Charm, This Illinois Church Hides A Special Tea Room

Lunch arrives on a three-tiered tower of real china, and the stained glass windows above your table once watched over a church congregation. That’s the setup at one little lunch spot in Illinois. The building is more than a century old. Old church benches still serve as seating, and...

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Normal West has its eyes on Pekin: while taking things ‘one game at a time”

After a dominant offensive performance against Chatham Glenwood in round 1, Normal West is focused on the Pekin Dragons, who come to Wildcat Stadium on Friday, Nov. 6 for the second round of the IHSA playoffs. The offense for West is rolling, putting up 622 total yards of offense against...

Normal, IL · 2d
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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 · 2d

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New state law on e-bikes and scooters will take time to adjust to

A new state law placing stricter definitions and rules on micromobility devices will likely take time to adjust to in Bloomington-Normal, according to law enforcement and hobbyists in the Twin Cities. Starting Jan. 1, 2027, new micromobility legislation will take effect, adding new regulations and clarifying definitions surrounding devices better...

Normal, IL · 1d
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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 · 1d

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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.

Champaign, IL · 2d

Illinois Fighting Illini On SI

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First Look at Illinois Basketball's Game 3 Opponent: Texas Tech Red Raiders

The Illini will face their first true test of the season on Tuesday in Lubbock against a ranked Red Raider squad

Champaign, IL · 1d

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Illinois State Men’s Basketball Take Down Central State in Home Opener

NORMAL, Ill. — Illinois State men’s basketball beat Central State on Thursday night to secure its first win of the 2026-27 season, winning by a score of 100-55. The story of the night was the 3-point shooting, as the Redbirds shot over 50% from behind the arc. Johnny Kinziger once again led the way, making five three-pointers. Malik Messina-Moore continued his impressive start to the season, knocking down four from behind the arc.

Normal, IL · 1d

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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 · 1d

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6 Illinois Pizza Joints Where Tavern-Cut Squares Have Fed Families For Over 50 Years

Tavern-style pizza has its own official holiday now. It lands every October 22, and I love that a thin, crunchy pie earned a spot on the calendar. The squares came first for a practical reason. Early tavern pizza was handed out as a free snack, cut small so folks could eat with one hand.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Normal’s South Adelaide Street to close for pavement repair

A portion of South Adelaide Street in Normal will be closed for pavement repairs from Monday, Nov. 9, through Wednesday, Nov. 11.

Normal, IL · 11h

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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.

Champaign, IL · 2d

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Jerry Kaminski Threw 5 TDs, Ran For Another, And No. 9 Illinois State Had NO ANSWERS

Seattle Seahawks logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Jerry Kaminski absolutely torched Illinois State on Saturday, throwing five touchdown passes and adding another score on the ground as North Dakota obliterated the No. 9 ranked team […]

Normal, IL · 1d

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DeWitt County Friendship Center Christmas Treat Orders Open

The DeWitt County Friendship Center is once again putting on its Christmas Treat Fundraiser. Executive Director Paula Jiles told the Hart Media Group on the WHOW Morning Show that they have expanded the menu for the annual fundraiser. Red velvet cheesecake bites, Oreo truffle balls, buckeyes, and puppy chow are now available for purchase to support the Friendship Center. She adds that orders are open now and are due by December 11th.

Clinton, IL · 2d

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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 · 2d

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Cerro Gordo Schools Hosting Veterans Day Activities

Central Illinois schools are gearing up for Veterans Day next week, with many offering programs to recognize those who served the country with in-school programs. Cerro Gordo schools in Piatt County will be offering opportunities for students to lead the Veterans Day activities. Dr. Emily Weidner is the Superintendent of Cerro Gordo Schools and says this includes a morning breakfast for veterans and their spouses, followed by a packed, district-wide assembly featuring student speeches, musical performances, veteran introductions, and special presentations like the Quilts of Valor.

Cerro Gordo, IL · 1d

WCIA

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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 · 1d

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City of Clinton Lowers Tax Rate

For the ninth time in ten years, the City of Clinton is lowering its tax rate. At the Wednesday night Clinton City Council Meeting, Treasurer and Finance Director Clint Lichtenwalter announced that the levy in the community will be increasing to $2,178,893, which is around 9% higher than last year. The tax rate, which is what affects residents, will be decreasing by over 10%. In the last ten years, it’s decreased by almost 45%.

Clinton, IL · 2d

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Freeze Ends Growing Season Across Illinois Including Springfield, Champaign, and Carbondale While Frost Covers Chicago, Peoria, and Rockford Saturday Night

ILLINOIS — A freeze impacted central and southern Illinois Saturday night, marking the final frost and freeze event of the season. With this freeze, the entire state has now experienced freezing temperatures this fall, officially ending the growing season statewide. Northern Illinois saw widespread frost, while a hard freeze was possible in parts of Kentucky and Missouri as the coldest air of the season so far settled across the region.

Illinois · 23h