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Convicted murderers get 60, 55 years for 2025 Champaign shooting

URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Two men were sentenced in Champaign County court to spend decades behind bars for shooting and killing a man last year. 33-year-old Tyson Moore of Champaign and 38-year-old DeAndre Newbill of Urbana were in court on Monday to learn their fates after a jury convicted them in September. Both men were […]

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Champaign Co. men sentenced for bank fraud conspiracy ‘failed to make any money from the scheme’

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (WCIA) — Three men — two of whom are from Champaign County — have been sentenced in a conspiracy to steal checks from the mail and deposit them into fraudulently-opened bank accounts. 25-year-old Isaiah W. Douglas of Champaign was sentenced to 39 months in prison while 26-year-old Luis A. Franco-Gonzalez of Rantoul […]

Rantoul, IL · 1d

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Texas Tech sent Illinois an early warning, but the Fighting Illini's comeback revealed something important

Texas Tech defeated Illinois 84-78 on November 10, 2026. Cruz Davis scored 20 points as the Red Raiders survived a furious Fighting Illini comeback.

Lubbock, TX · 1d

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Champaign discusses emergency plans for city’s homeless population

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — City council discussed a proposal Tuesday night aimed at keeping Champaign’s unsheltered homeless population warm and indoors this winter. Council documents show the “Proposed Winter Emergency Shelter Program” suggests the city use $500,000 of its Homeless Prevention Blueprint fund to pay for 60 hotel or motel rooms. This year’s point-in-time count […]

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Champaign County Crime Stoppers seeking tips on $3,000 theft

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Champaign Police is looking for tips through Crime Stoppers in finding the person who stole $3,000 worth of merchandise from Best Buy. The theft happened the afternoon of Sept. 20 at the store on Prospect Avenue. Officials said that around 4:48 p.m., a man entered the store and picked out a […]

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Iowa football announces TV channel, kickoff time vs. Illinois

As No. 15 Iowa (7-2, 4-2 Big Ten) winds down its 2026-27 regular-season schedule, the Hawkeyes revealed the kickoff time and TV channel for its Nov. 21 game at Illinois (6-3, 4-2 Big Ten). The Hawkeyes and Fighting Illini will kick off at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., at 1:30 p.m. CT, and the game will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network. 🚨 KICK TIME 🚨 Our game at Illinois is set to kick off at 1:30 pm CT on BTN. pic.twitter.com/TJXCwUzZsa — Hawkeye Football (@HawkeyeFootball) November 9, 2026 This clash against former Hawkeye player and assistant coach Bret Bielema and the Fighting Illini is the Hawkeyes' final road game this season and will have significant implications for Iowa 's potential bid for a College Football Playoff appearance. In the previous 79 all-time meetings, Illinois leads the series against Iowa 39-38-2, but the Hawkeyes have won nine of the last 10 matchups, including its 15-3 victory in 2023. Under Kirk Ferentz's head coaching tenure at Iowa, the Hawkeyes have won 14 of the 18 matchups against the Fighting Illini. Contact/Follow us @HawkeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Iowa

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4 juveniles in court after incident near Champaign’s Barnes & Noble

Update at 4 p.m. URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Champaign County State’s Attorney Julia Rietz said during Monday’s detention hearing, a judge ruled all four juveniles will remain in the juvenile detention center, pending trial. URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Four juveniles between the ages of 15-17 were expected in court on Monday after an incident involving […]

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Texas Tech Basketball Gets Massive Update Before Illinois Game

Tuesday offers up a massive men’s college basketball matchup between #3 Illinois and #16 Texas Tech. For the Red Raiders, eking out a win over the nation’s third-ranked team won’t be easy. If head coach Grant McCasland is going to pull off an upset, having every weapon...

Lubbock, TX · 2d

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Champaign, IL Weather Alert: 60 MPH Winds, Hail Possible Today

National Weather Service warns of damaging wind gusts, large hail and a low tornado threat.

Champaign, IL · 10h

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Drinking like a pirate at The Boxcar on Prospect

Ahoy, mateys! Ever been craving a place to imbibe that feels like a classic dive bar but with pirate vibes and cocktails in insanely cool tiki cups? Well, even if these extremely specific conditions don’t apply to you, dear reader, I’d still like to tell you about The Boxcar on Prospect.

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Governor JB Pritzker appealed the Trump administration's decision to deny Illinois' request for federal disaster relief on Thursday

(Champaign-jm) – 4 juveniles were arrested and 3 guns recovered following an incident near Barnes and Noble in Champaign Saturday afternoon. Champaign Police say they used Automated License Plate Reader technology to find a stolen vehicle. It was discovered near the intersection of Marketview Drive and Anthony Drive just before 4pm. The vehicle was involved in a crash and the occupants had ran away. 4 juveniles were arrested and 3 unlawfully possessed firearms were recovered. A 5th person escaped. Anyone with information is asked to call Champaign Police.

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How to Watch No. 1 Nebraska Volleyball vs. No. 25 Illinois & Iowa with Previews, Breakdowns, TV Channel

After clinching a share of their fourth-straight Big Ten title, the Huskers return to Lincoln for a three-match home stand to end the regular season.

Lincoln, NE · 18h

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You pick 'em | Quarterfinal IHSA football predictions

Last week's football predictions resulted in a tie between DoubleJ and the Sentinel, who both finished a perfect 12-for-12. Ready to join the team of analysts and give us your predictions for our 12 featured games this week? This week's teams include St. Joseph-Ogden, Mahomet-Seymour, IC Catholic, and Quincy. Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks ST. JOSEPH - Unity's Alex Bromley strips the ball away from St. Joseph-Ogden's Logan Wedig on a third-quarter play during their Class 3A second-round playoff game last Saturday. The Spartans went on to defeated the Rockets 35-21 and advance through the bracket to face undefeated Mt. Carmel. Game time is set for 1:30 pm at Dick Duval Field next Saturday. See last week's second-round predictions Sentinel football playoff leaderboard 1. lg .::. 91.67% 2. Frank .::. 85.71% 3. Cory H - Steamers .::. 83.33% 4. DoubleJ .::. 80.76% 5. SportsMom .::. 75.00% 5. Coltrane .::. 75.00% 5. Cory .::. 75.00% 5. Pigskin Prophet .::. 75.00% 5. Da Bears .::. 75.00% 10. KingsQueen .::. 72.73% 11. The Sentinel .::. 58.33% 12. Hillary .::. 66.67% 13. Ryker Cenzano .::. 50.0% Second-Round Results 1. DoubleJ .::. 12-for-12 1. The Sentinel .::. 12-for-12 3. Frank .::. 10-for-12 3. SportsMom .::. 10-for-12 5.

Seymour, IL · 2d

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Illinois Volleyball Inks Three on 2026 National Signing Day

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Illinois head coach Chris Tamas announced on Wednesday three additions to the Fighting Illini's 2026 signing class. Mia Lamberti, Cika Saolotoga-Talaga, and Sofia Simic signed Big Ten Athletics Aid Agreements and are all set to join the Orange and Blue in January. "I am very excited...

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Illinois football to face No. 4 ranked UCLA on Friday

CHAMPAIGN – The University of Illinois football team will face fourth-ranked UCLA on the road at 8 p.m. Friday. The Illini (6-3, 4-2 Big Ten Conference) will face an undefeated Bruins (9-0, 6-0) team. “I think it’s awesome to be in Week 10 and to face a team that’s...

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SoCal native Katin Houser returns as Illinois' starting quarterback

Does Bob Chesney have plot armour? It’s felt that way since Chesney took over as head coach of the UCLA Bruins , leading the Bruins to a 9-0 start to the season . A new challenger heads to the Rose Bowl Friday night, with Illinois looking to give Chesney his first loss of the season. Illinois ’ offense is about a league-average unit, ranking 10th in the Big Ten Conference in points per game with 28.4 points per game. The 6-3 Fighting Illini have put up 20-or-more points in each of their last four games, including the group scoring 38 points in a win over Michigan State. UCLA will be battling against senior Illinois quarterback Katin Houser. Houser is an Anaheim native, meaning Friday’s game will be a chance for the quarterback to return home. This is Houser’s first year with Illinois, spending two years with Michigan State and then two more with Eastern Carolina before transferring back to the Big Ten. So far this season, Houser has put up 1,955 yards with 16 touchdowns to five interceptions through the air. On the ground, Houser added 128 yards and two rushing touchdowns. Illinois’ passing offense ranks No. 9 this season

Los Angeles, CA · 16h

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Second half rally not enough for Illinois, drops first road game

LUBBOCK, Tex. (WCIA) — Illinois cut it to a one-point game in the second half, but was unable to take over after a 20-point halftime deficit, falling on the road to No. 16 Texas Tech. Down 49-29 at the half, Illinois rallied coming out of the locker room, but poor free-throw shooting all game was […]

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Better save room for dessert at Farren’s

Farren’s first opened way back in 2000 as a green Randolph Street burger basement pub. I know I’m not the only one who remembers standing along the ramp waiting for a table to eat Farren’s famous burgers and followed the restaurant’s eats when Farren’s moved in 2019 to the old Radio Maria (now Blue Ethiopian). That was quite the glow up, but last year’s scootch down Walnut Street to the current University Avenue corner was the final flourish. Farren’s new location is the entire first floor of the historic Inman.

Champaign, IL · 13h

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Champaign invests $1M in violence prevention

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) — The Champaign City Council has approved more than $1 million in funding for seven organizations working to prevent gun violence, as city leaders raise concerns about more teenagers becoming involved in gun-related crimes. The funding is about $178,000 less than last year, but city officials...

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Illinois Fighting Illini On SI

Brad Underwood on Teams Trying to Keep Up With Illinois' Tempo: 'Good Luck'

Underwood says that he "prays" that teams try to flip the Illini's fast pace back on them