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Busting Brackets

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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 · 2d

USA TODAY Sports Media Group

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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

Champaign, IL · 3d

OurSentinel

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Unity, SJO, Oakwood and Salt Fork players earn All-State recognition

Eleven area players received All-State recognition from the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association this week. Keegan Germano (Unity), Zeke Young (Monticello) and Cameron Wagner (St. Joseph-Ogden) are three of 11 football players earning spots on the IHSFCA All-State list this fall. URBANA - In Class 1A, Oakwood running back Kyler Johnson and Salt Fork's Zayden Bromley received first-team recognition from the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association. Fisher defensive back Andrew Todd and Oakwood lineman Walker Enos earned honorable mention nods. Five players from area Class 3A programs made the annual list. St. Joseph-Ogden offensive lineman Cameron Wagner , Unity linebacker Keegan Germano and Monticello receiver Zeke Young were named among Illinois' top small-school players. The Spartans' Lane McKinney earned an honorable mention at quarterback, while the Rockets' Michael Hardin made the list at running back. Lane McKinney St. Joseph-Ogden Michael Hardin Unity From the eastern side of Champaign County, Mahomet-Seymour running back Marco Casillas was the only area player recognized in Class 4A and above. Rounding out the list was St. Thomas More's Sam Kluesner, who earned an honorable mention in 8-man football. Players will be introduced prior of their respective classes state championship game at Hancock Stadium

Oakwood, IL · 1d

Country Herald

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Champaign, IL Weather Alert: Snow Possible Nov. 13, Lows Near 23°

Rain could mix with snow Friday morning before temperatures plunge into the 20s overnight.

Champaign, IL · 23h

Nebraska Cornhuskers On SI

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Two Observations from Nebraska's 3-0 Win Over No. 25 Illinois

Following their sweeps over Oregon and Washington, Nebraska had a slow start but a fast finish to win their 20th sweep of the season.

Lincoln, NE · 18h

WCIA

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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 […]

Champaign, IL · 2d

BaytoBayNews.com

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Illinois' 4-game surge meets No. 4 UCLA's unbeaten run in a Rose Bowl showdown

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) -- One of the Big Ten's two longest winning streaks is about to be snapped. Illinois, winners of four in a row, visits undefeated and fourth-ranked UCLA on Friday night at

Champaign, IL · 1d

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Champaign-Urbana Weekend Planner – Planning Ahead for the Holiday Season

While you prepare your Thanksgiving menu, you can start to shift into overall holiday spirit (however you choose) this weekend. Families can choose from many events and activities happening this weekend in Champaign-Urbana. Well, C-U families… it is holiday time. Many of us are making plans for Thanksgiving already, others...

Champaign, IL · 1d

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Aiming to break the cycle of homelessness, Urbana’s Hope Village will welcome residents soon

URBANA — A new community of small homes in Urbana — designed for people who are chronically homeless with complex medical needs — plans to welcome its first residents later this month. With 24 one-bedroom homes located in north Urbana just south of I-74, Hope Village aims...

Urbana, IL · 2d

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Champaign Considers $500K Shelter Plan

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WICS/WRSP)— As temperatures begin to drop, the city of Champaign is considering spending roughly $500,000 to help people experiencing homelessness find shelter this winter. For Thor Solars, who is currently sleeping in a park, that help could make all the difference. "It can happen to anybody, you...

Champaign, IL · 1d

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University of Illinois establishes email and service backups because of Microsoft Outage

URBANA – The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has established alternatives to services due to a widespread Microsoft outage. A widespread outage hit Microsoft platforms including Outlook on Thursday, with many users encountering trouble using their email accounts and other errors across the tech giant’s suite of apps. Illinois...

Urbana, IL · 17h

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Illinois is going bowling — but the Illini have bigger goals ahead

The Illini made some history already. Collin Dixon made history Friday night, and Illinois kept its winning streak alive. Dixon caught two touchdown passes against Nebraska to set a new single-season program record with 12 receiving touchdowns. Meanwhile, the Illini defense made several crucial stops down the stretch to secure a 16-13 victory, Illinois’ fourth consecutive win and its third straight season of bowl eligibility.

Champaign, IL · 1d

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No. 3 Illinois Hosts International Night Friday vs. Sam Houston

PROJECTED STARTERS (Based on previous game) G 1 Lincoln Williams 6-5 180 Fr. 10.0 5.5 0.5 Back-to-back starts vs. Penn/at Texas Tech. G 2 Andrej Stojakovic 6-7 205 Sr. 21.0 5.0 3.7 6th in Big Ten in scoring through 3 games. G 11 Quentin Coleman 6-4 180 Fr. 17.0 6.0...

Champaign, IL · 20h

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Champaign Unit 4 spending waiver falls short of votes needed for approval

CHAMPAIGN — The Champaign Unit 4 school district will be added to the state’s list of districts exceeding state-mandated spending increases, after the school board failed to pass a cost cap waiver at its meeting Monday night. The Illinois State Board of Education caps yearly increases on administrative...

Champaign, IL · 2d

Daily Illini

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Shawn Johnson brings Olympic, life lessons to UI

The Illini Union Board hosted former Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson for a Q&A session at Foellinger Auditorium Tuesday at 7 p.m. Johnson won four medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, including gold on balance beam and three silver medals. Since retiring from gymnastics in 2012, she has won season eight of “Dancing with the Stars” and pursued a social media career alongside her husband, Andrew East.

Champaign, IL · 1d

Seattle ON Tap

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Oregon Has THREE QBs Ready and Illinois Is Betting It All On a True Freshman

Nfl logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Illinois is throwing a true freshman into the fire this Saturday against Oregon, relying on Michael Clayton II for his very first start, while the Ducks are sitting pretty […]

Champaign, IL · 1d

Illinois Fighting Illini On SI

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First Look at Illinois Basketball's Game 4 Opponent: Sam Houston State Bearkats

After suffering their first loss of the season, the Illini have returned home and will be seeking to bounce back against a scrappy Sam Houston squad

Champaign, IL · 5h

WCIA

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U of I Board of Trustees approves demolition, new design of residence halls

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — A demolition plan is in the works regarding student housing on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus. Last year, WCIA reported the university was planning on demolishing the Taft and Van Doren residence halls and replace them with a larger, more accessible, dorm. Thursday afternoon, the two agenda items regarding these […]

Champaign, IL · 22h

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Parkland College Community Education Relaunches CDL Truck Driver Training Program

Community Education at Parkland College has relaunched its Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Truck Driver Training Program in partnership with Road Runner Driving School. “For many years, Parkland College’s CDL truck driver training program has helped students gain the skills and hands-on experience needed to launch successful careers in the transportation industry,” said Stephanie Stuart, Parkland College’s Vice President for Strategic Partnerships and Workforce Innovation. “As demand for qualified commercial drivers continues, we are excited to partner with Road Runner Driving School to expand access to high-quality training that prepares students for the workforce. We look forward to a strong collaboration that will serve our students, employers, and communities for years to come.”

Champaign, IL · 1d