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Downtown Danville “Light Up” Ceremony Brings Out Major Crowd in Holiday Mood

Thursday evening’s annual “Light Up” event in Downtown Danville brought an overflow family crowd to Temple Plaza at North Vermilion and North Streets. From holiday music to hot chocolate to various holiday vendors to Santa and his sleigh up on the Temple Plaza stage; the newly arrived cold weather seemed to fit right in.

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Column: Pierce's WoO title pursuit not waning

Bobby Pierce’s sparkling 2026 statistics on the World of Outlaws Late Model Series — specifically his single-season tour record of 20 victories — would seem to indicate that he ran away with the points title. So then why was the superstar driver from Oakwood, Ill., and his...

Concord, NC · 2d

Essentially Sports

'They Think They’re Baiting Officials, They’re Not': Brad Underwood Voices Discontent Despite Illinois’ Win vs Sam Houston

Winning by 22 points would normally give a head coach plenty of reasons to smile. However, Brad Underwood clearly had other things on his mind after No. 3 Illinois cruised past Sam Houston 108-86. Despite the comfortable victory, the Fighting Illini coach was far from satisfied with what he saw on the court, particularly his players’ repeated tendency to fall after attacking the basket. After the win over the Sam Houston Bearkats, Underwood addressed the media, the video of which was uploaded to the Fighting Illini Athletics YouTube page. When he was asked about his players’ habit of falling t...

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Unbeaten SJO football tops Unity, awaits Mt. Carmel in state quarterfinals

Saturday afternoon playoff games at Dick Duval Field are now becoming the norm for the St. Joseph-Ogden football program. Thanks to a 35-21 win against rival Unity last Saturday in a Class 3A second-round playoff. game, the Spartans (11-0) will get another chance to host a playoff game on their...

Ogden, IL · 1d

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“I Can’t Get This Group to Talk”: Brad Underwood Shares Frustration With Illinois Squad as Communication Issues Persist Despite Win

Illinois picked up a 108-86 victory against the Sam Houston State Bearkats, but head coach Brad Underwood was unhappy with parts of his team’s performance. Speaking postgame, Underwood said there was a lack of communication in the group. “It’s a challenge right now from my seat with communication. I...

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Sack attack! Golden Aces fold to mighty Spartans in football quarterfinal

Like nearly every game this season, St. Joseph-Ogden took advantage of every ball possession. Scoring on their first seven, the Spartans roared to a 49-22 win. SJO will host Williamsville next Saturday, November 21, at Dick Duval Field. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. More photos coming later this week. Photos: Sentinel/Clark Brooks Jameson Ennis lunges after Mt. Carmel quarterback River Deisher for a sack early in the second quarter. The Spartan defense held the Golden Aces scoreless for the first 23 minutes of the game. Mt. Carmel later scored on a 15-yard pass play to trail 28-6. LEFT: Spartan quarterback Lane McKinney cuts back to the middle of the field, wrong-footing Golden Aces' Shain Meador. McKinney added 124 yards rushing and another 260 passing to his season stats. Cementing himself as one of the top rushers in the state, the junior has scored 55 TDs so far and has another game next Saturday to add to that number. MIDDLE: Maddux Musselman celebrates his fumble recovery in the Mt. Carmel end zone after it was striped by Cameron Wagner before Golden Aces quarterback River Deisher was able to cross the goal line. RIGHT: SJO's Keegan Page stops Deisher with the

Ogden, IL · 17h

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Next DACC Board of Trustees Meeting Moved Back from Thursday, November 19th to Friday, December 3rd

THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE RELEASE. Notice is hereby given that the date of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Community College District No. 507, Counties of Vermilion, Edgar, Iroquois, Champaign, and Ford, State of Illinois, scheduled for Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. has been changed to Thursday, December 3, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at Danville Area Community College, 2000 East Main Street, Vermilion Hall Room 302, on the DACC Campus. By order of the Chairperson.

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Central Illinois Weather Alert: Sunday Freeze to 60s Nov. 15-19

Central Illinois faces a freezing November morning before temperatures surge into the upper 60s by Saturday.

Urbana, IL · 11h

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Bret Bielema doesn’t shoot down possibility Illinois football has next defensive coordinator in Roger Cooper

It has been a long season for the Illinois football program, but the defensive side of the ball finally has stability.

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Float Sign-Ups for December 4th Danville NIGHT OF LIGHTS PARADE are Open through Mon November 23rd

Danville, November 11, 2026 – Join First Fridays in Downtown Danville for the Night of Lights Parade, one of our city’s biggest holiday traditions! Bundle up, sip on hot cocoa, and celebrate the magic of the season with us on Friday, December 4th, at 6:00 PM. This year’s theme is “Vintage Holidays”!

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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 · 2d

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Reported religious threats spark safety concerns in Champaign

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) — A reported incident of religious harassment outside a Champaign grocery store has raised safety concerns among members of the local Muslim community, with some women saying they are reconsidering everyday activities out of fear of being targeted. Champaign police are investigating an Oct. 22 incident...

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The 7 Best Secondhand Bookstores In Illinois Every Bookworm Needs To Visit

Looking for the best secondhand bookstores in Illinois to feed your inner bookworm?. These 7 secondhand bookstores offer incredible finds and unbeatable charm!. 1. This Old Book Inc. (Grayslake) There’s something about walking into a great bookstore that just makes the whole day better. This Old Book Inc. in...

Illinois · 1d

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Danville Fire Captain Selected for Inaugural National Fire Service Educator Fellowship

DANVILLE, IL – The Danville Fire Department is proud to announce that Captain Ryan Allison, the department’s Training Officer, has been selected to participate in the inaugural Fire Service Educator Fellowship offered by UL Research Institute’s Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI). Captain Allison was selected through a...

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Meet ‘Frosty’ and ‘Dasher:’ Two new faces at Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch

RANTOUL, Ill. (WCIA) — A Champaign County Christmas staple is welcoming two new faces. Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch in Rantoul is introducing two new reindeer this season: “Frosty” and “Dasher.” Just three weeks ago, the six-month-olds flew all the way from Alaska to their new home here in the Midwest. With these additions, there are now […]

Rantoul, IL · 1d

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VFW Post 5520 in Champaign provides local veterans a place of comfort

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — VFW Post 5520 in Champaign is a place where our veterans can find comfort, camaraderie and a safe space to remember what they have seen and what they have been through. As they shift from uniforms to civilian life, that transition can present a different type of battle, and that’s where […]

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Illinois basketball nears 10th anniversary of the program's resurgence back to relevance

The Illini have a history of developing memorable players, and we are about to celebrate the 10th anniversary of two fan favorites.

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