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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

WCIA

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I-57, I-74 interchange expected to reopen as holiday season approaches

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Interstate 57 and 74 interchange reconstruction is coming close to being finished, and officials said all lanes of I-74 could be fully open as early as this Friday. The project broke ground in 2021, but officials with the Illinois Department of Transportation said they are nearing the finish line. Jason […]

Champaign County, IL · 19h

fordcountychronicle.com

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Paxton’s public-works crews receive council’s praise, go-ahead to buy new trucks

PAXTON — Paxton’s public-works crews received the city council’s go-ahead to buy two new trucks — to go along with some praise from the mayor and aldermen — during the council’s monthly meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Via a unanimous vote, the council authorized...

Paxton, IL · 1d
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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 · 22h

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 · 17h

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

Nebraska Cornhuskers On SI

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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 · 2d

thebig1050.com

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No. 3 Illinois licking wounds, sets sights on Sam Houston

Illinois coach Brad Underwood carries an objective for his team as it pivots from visiting a Top 25 foe from Texas to hosting an unranked opponent from those parts. Unable to emerge from a 20-point halftime hole at 16th-ranked Texas Tech on Tuesday, the third-ranked Fighting Illini plan to reinforce fundamentals as Sam Houston visits Champaign, Ill., on Friday night.

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

WCIA

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Boil order issued for entire Village of Loda

LODA, Ill. (WCIA) — The entire Village of Loda is under a boil order “until further notice,” according to the Iroquois County Public Health Department. Just before 3:30 p.m., the health department announced on social media that the boil order was caused by a loss of pressure. It is unclear at this time how long […]

Loda, IL · 20h

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

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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

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

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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

ipmnewsroom.org

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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

foxillinois.com

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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

ipmnewsroom.org

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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

fordcountychronicle.com

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PBL schools’ proposed tax levy shows increase in both amount, rate

PAXTON — The Paxton-Buckley-Loda school board on Wednesday, Nov. 11, approved a proposed version of the school district’s property tax levy for 2026 and scheduled a truth-in-taxation hearing for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, prior to approval of a final version. Without including $2.18 million to be levied...

Paxton, IL · 1d