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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...

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Opening of Festival of Trees this Weekend includes “Family Fun Day” Sunday, Nov 15th

The following information is from festivaloftreesdanville.com. Family Fun Day at the Festival is next Sunday, November 15! Make it an afternoon to remember with crafts, balloons, and PICKLES!. Nicholas Geigle from GG Magic & Balloons will be on the arena floor making balloon art from 12-6pm, and it’s also Pickle...

Danville, IL · 1d

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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 · 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...

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Fighting Illini Beat Bearkats 108-85 as Ivisic and Stojakovic Combine for 54

The Illinois Fighting Illini beat the Sam Houston Bearkats 108-85 at State Farm Center. The post Fighting Illini Beat Bearkats 108-85 as Ivisic and Stojakovic Combine for 54 appeared first on Ball Exclusives .

Champaign, IL · 14h

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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 · 2d

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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

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Festival of Trees Begins Saturday, November 14th; Danville Symphony Orchestra Brass Ensemble to Play at 6:30 PM

When Festival of Trees opens up this coming Saturday, a first time attraction for this traditional event will take place on opening day. A performance is scheduled by the Danville Symphony Orchestra Brass Ensemble. DSO Music Director Matthew Sheppard told CIMG that “we are really looking forward to this. We...

Danville, IL · 2d

Daily Illini

Satire | UI crowns Larry Gies as official mascot

The University announced today that alum, billionaire and Madison Industries CEO Larry Gies has been named its official mascot. This marks the first time the University has had a mascot since it retired Chief Illiniwek in 2007. The announcement, which doubled as a ceremony, took place on Zuppke Field at...

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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...

Danville, IL · 1d

Daily Illini

False bomb threat evacuates ACCY 202 exam at Foellinger

Students were forced to evacuate Foellinger Auditorium Wednesday evening due to a bomb threat, now confirmed by UIPD to be a false report. In an email to The Daily Illini, UIPD wrote that an individual called 911 at 6:43 p.m., claiming he was in Foellinger with guns and pipe bombs.

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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...

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Community Spotlight: Champaign-Urbana Black Authors Book Fair

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — After the success of the inaugural Champaign-Urbana Black Authors Book Fair last year, Parkland College will host the second annual edition this weekend. Executive Director Airiel Sadler came on The Morning Show to preview this year’s edition. She and other organizers are anticipating a bigger crowd than last year’s, and they […]

Champaign, IL · 18h

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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 […]

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Public Hearing for District 118 Tax Levy Set for 5:30 PM at Start of Wed Nov 18th Meeting

The Danville District 118 School Board will be holding a Public Hearing on their proposed Tax Levy increase at 5:30 PM at the Wednesday, November 18th meeting; at the Dr. David L. Fields Administrative Service Center, 110 East Williams Street, in Danville. The meeting will be called to order in...

Danville, IL · 1d

Daily Illini

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.

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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...

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Board of Trustees Approves First Steps Toward Creating New Commercial Enterprise to Support Illinois Athletics

CHAMPAIGN, Ill.— The University of Illinois Board of Trustees approved Thursday a resolution authorizing the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA) to take initial steps toward establishing a new commercial enterprise designed to generate additional revenue, strengthen the department's long-term financial position, and support the continued competitive success of Fighting Illini Athletics. The initiative represents an important step in positioning Illinois to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of college athletics while maintaining its commitment to academic excellence, competitive success, and the holistic development of student-athletes.

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Illinois Signs 2027 Wing Mason Martin: Brad Underwood on His Game and Fit

Underwood loves Martin's shooting ability, along with the coaching he has received in high school and AAU hoops

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