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Teenager arrested in connection to Champaign armed robbery
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — A teenager is under arrest after Champaign Police said he is believed to have robbed a man at gunpoint late Friday morning. The robbery happened at a gas station at Mattis Avenue and John Street. Lieutenant Aaron Lack said the victim was outside at 11:47 a.m. when two people, described as […]
Illini Inquirer Podcast Ep. 837 | Bret Bielema previews Illinois football's 2024 season
Illinois football coach Bret Bielema joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner to discuss the offseason and preview the start of training camp. Bielema discusses the next steps for the offense and defense, players fans should know about, position battles he's excited to watch and how rule changes impact the game. Werner and Wagner then react to Bielema's thoughts and discuss what they learned at Big Ten Media Days.
WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Discover exciting weekend activities in Champaign-Urbana
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – If you’re looking for a fun and engaging way to spend your weekend in Champaign-Urbana, you’re in for a treat! The weekend of July 27 is packed with a variety of events that promise something for everyone. Whether you’re a fan of themed gatherings, outdoor adventures, or bustling markets, Chambana Today has you covered. Below, we dive into some of the standout events happening this weekend.
Illini's Bret Bielema, Wisconsin's Luke Fickell Apparently At Odds Over Last Year's Loss?
It appears to be the case Illinois coach Bret Bielema won't talk to Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell due to the bizarre circumstances surrounding the Fighting Illini's loss to the Badgers last year
Top 10 Illinois football quarterbacks of all time
The quarterback position is crucial in the game of football, and the Illinois football program has learned this the hard way. Over the years, the Illini have had some stinkers at the quarterback position. I still look at the Lovie Smith era and wonder what the heck was going on.
Notebook: Confidence in Illini offense 'through the roof'; Sitkowski 'a shooting star' as coach
INDIANAPOLIS — The Illinois offense has certainly improved under offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. But the Illini are expecting further progress entering Lunney's third season as the play-caller. Two years ago, Lunney inherited one of the Big Ten's bottom-tier offenses as Illinois averaged 329.8 yards (10th Big Ten) and...
Green Street: Not burning bridges
Jul. 26—As much as the transfer portal has been a place for players to find new opportunities elsewhere. It's also offered a second chance of sorts for coaches to recruit players they may have missed on the first time around. has been successful at the latter in her first now two-plus seasons as Illinois women's basketball coach. The latest example? . Admittedly the Illini looked far more ...
217 Today: A dialogue on maternal healthcare in the Black community
A Champaign group is teaching families how to cope with their loved ones' sentences and what to do when they come home after being incarcerated. Following seven months of negotiations, food and building workers at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign have voted to allow a strike. Illinois’ new quantum...
Good Morning, Illini Nation: Meanstreets 15U claims title
Jul. 26—Meanstreets 15U won the USA Basketball Club Gold Championship on Thursday with a 71-63 victory against PSA Cardinals, making the program out of Chicago the best ninth graders in the country this summer. Davion Thompson led Meanstreets with 25 points, while Howard Williams chipped in 24. Thompson, who is ranked as the No. 23 overall recruit in the Class of 2027 by ESPN, and Williams ...
'I plan to be that good of a player': Seth Coleman looking to maximize final year with Illini
INDIANAPOLIS — Sometime during Bret Bielema's lengthy opening statement on Tuesday at Big Ten Media Days, the Illinois head coach dropped the line that outside linebacker Seth Coleman could have made the NFL leap in the offseason. Instead, the talented edge rusher elected to return to a sixth and final season at Illinois.
New father Keenan hoping to continue historic Twin City run
Jul. 26—CHAMPAIGN — Heading into its 95th year, the Twin City Golf Championship continues to produce historic storylines. Starting back in 1929, Burnham Harris and Bill Percival traded the title through the first four years. Fast-forward to the '80s, and Joe Burden and Jim Thompson went back and forth a few times. A couple decades later, Clayton Parkhill won four championships in a five-year ...
Mannheim Steamroller announced to play at Virginia Theater
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – It was recently announced that the musical ensemble Mannheim Steamroller will be performing at the historic Virginia Theater in Champaign on Sunday, December 29, 2024. Mannheim Steamroller, a neoclassical new-age music ensemble by Chip Davis, announced Monday that it will be performing in December...
Felines and frappes: Cat cafe coming to downtown Champaign
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — In Champaign, a redevelopment and incentive program is bringing a new business to downtown. It’ll include felines and frappes. The Scratching Post is a future cat cafe that will open on University Avenue. It’ll fill a building that has sat vacant since 2019 and used to be home to the Record […]
New Central coach: 'Whatever you want to learn, I'm here to help you learn it'
Jul. 25—CHAMPAIGN — Kris Bell's basketball roots go back to his childhood in Danville's Lincoln Park neighborhood. Playing in tournaments there launched a career that has included stints at Schlarman and two different semi-pro teams, Danville's former Coal Miners and Riverhawks clubs. "I came up in the Keon Clark era, where Bud Gouard used to have Post tournaments and anybody that was anybody ...
Ganser set to headline fourth annual Pricklefest this weekend
This Sunday, Rose Bowl Tavern is gearing up for its 4th annual Pricklefest. This all-day rock fest utilizes both the indoor and outdoor stages and features a mix of both local and traveling artists. Upon seeing the initial lineup release, I immediately decided two things. The first was that I needed to be there this year. The second was to learn as much as I could about the headlining band, Ganser.
Thirsty Thursday: Axe Rita at The Axe Bar
I’m not ready for school to start nor am I ready for anything fall just yet. I’m still clinging to summer, and this Thursday, I’m thirsty for something fun: the Axe Rita at The Axe Bar. In a giant glass goblet with a rim of tajin, this Axe Rita ($6 during happy hour) had tequila, triple sec, lime, and strawberry-banana nectar. Bright and refreshing, the drink tasted like a strawberry margarita. It had a prominent juicy berry flavor balanced by pleasingly subtle banana and a whisper of sour citrus — and there was pretty much no alcohol taste to it. This adult beverage sipped like juice, so watch out; it’s looking to deal some damage.
Five Illinois professors recognized as University Scholars
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Five University of Illinois professors at the Urbana-Champaign campus have been named University Scholars in recognition of their excellence in teaching, scholarship and service. The scholars program recognizes faculty excellence and provides $15,000 to each scholar for three years to enhance their academic careers. The money...
Community Spotlight: Medicare now accepted at UI Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology Clinic
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Clinic at the University of Illinois is now able to provide services for patients covered by Medicare. To talk about it, WCIA’s Brandon Merano was joined by Rabel Lohana from the College of Applied Sciences at Illinois for a Community Spotlight. The certification allows Medicare patients […]
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