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 […]

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 […]

Harry Potter fans encouraged to head to Danville Friday for evening of witchcraft and wizardry

DANVILLE — Expect street closures in Danville Friday as part of the city’s downtown transforms into the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The city is holding Potterfest from 5:00-8:00 p.m. as part of its First Fridays community event series. Attendees can follow clues on a a map throughout downtown to complete a scavenger hunt and compete for the grand prize.

Downtown Danville Inc Invites the Community to Put Thought into Action During Small Business Season

Danville, IL —November 6, 2026 — Downtown Danville Inc invites residents, businesses, and community organizations to support local entrepreneurs throughout Small Business Season, November 1 through December 31, 2026. This year’s theme, “It’s the Thought That Counts,” celebrates the care behind local businesses and the ways a thoughtful action can connect them with new customers and opportunities.

Attempted murder case against Champaign man dismissed

URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — A man accused of attempted murder in Champaign County is no longer facing charges after prosecutors said they had to dismiss the case against him. Kevin Pettis, 54, was arrested in July after Champaign Police investigated a shooting on Bradley Avenue in July that left a man wounded. The Champaign County […]

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.

HBCU college fair helps Central Illinois students explore higher education

DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) – On Thursday, high school students took the next step in preparing for a new chapter of life at the HBCU college fair at Danville High School. This is the fourth year the Jelani Day Foundation, named in honor of Jelani Day, has hosted the event. “This means that I am keeping […]

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.

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

Andrej Stojaković opens the game with an and-1 layup for Illinois

‘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 […]

Illinois' Quentin Coleman Takes EvanMiya By Storm, Becomes No. 1 Freshman

Illini guard Coleman needed just one game (and an inefficient one, at that) to supplant every other freshman in the country, per EvanMiya

Tandoori Flames is Champaign’s newest Indian restaurant

There’s new Indian restaurant called Tandoori Flames in the old El Toro on Neil Street. Open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, the family-owned restaurant has a menu of appetizers, sandwiches, mains, platters, and more. They’re cooking gujrat, Bombay chat, tandoor, noodles, biryani, soups, naan, parantha, papad, and desserts like gulab jamun, ras malai, moong dal halwa, kheer, rabdi, and ice cream. Tandoori Flames offers drinks of milkshakes, juices, falooda, kufli, and in the future, they’ll serve beer, wine, and liquor.

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 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.

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.

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.

Where To Buy Toys in Champaign-Urbana

Shopping small and local for children’s toys, games and gifts has never been easier. Whether shopping for holidays, birthdays or just a special gift for a special little one, there are plenty of ways to support local businesses when shopping for toys in Champaign-Urbana. We’ve compiled a list of...