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Illinois basketball impresses top 2031 recruit Braylin Calhoun on unofficial visit

Braylin Calhoun is a top prospect in the class of 2031 who recently took an unofficial visit to Illinois basketball. The trip showed him the program’s facilities and gave Braylin a first-hand experience of the life and resources that Division I athletes have. Calhoun watched the Illini’s exhibition game vs Baylor and came away impressed with the Illini’s professional resources and culture. He sat with Armchair Illini to recap his unofficial visit to Champaign.

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Brad Underwood has "The Army" ready to go to battle for Illinois basketball

A 2-0 start is always good, and for what Illinois basketball has been through this season, it is a record all Illini fans are happy with right now.

Champaign, IL · 3d

Daily Illini

Illinois borrows from Charlie Brown in Friday night win

Among the hours of typical game footage that Illinois (6-3, 4-2) head coach Bret Bielema showed his team ahead of Friday’s 24-13 win over Nebraska, he sprinkled in a short clip of Charlie Brown trying to kick a football. In the oft-repeated scene, Lucy goads Charlie into running full-steam...

Champaign, IL · 18h

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4 Illinois Cider Mills And Orchard Bakeries Still Pressing Fresh Cider Into December

You pull off a quiet country road in Illinois expecting a plain farm stand, and suddenly you are holding a warm cup of spiced cider and a sugar-dusted donut. Most people think orchard season ends with Halloween, but a few Illinois farms keep the cider flowing well into December. These...

Illinois · 20h

WCIA

Highlights/scores: High school football (11/6/26)

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — The second round of the high school football playoffs began with a pair of local games on Friday night. Heyworth 45, Fisher 7 Centralia 34, Mt. Zion 14

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5 Illinois football observations from the bowl-clinching win over Nebraska

Illinois football continued the hot play with another big win over Nebraska on Friday night.

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Freeze Ends Growing Season Across Illinois Including Springfield, Champaign, and Carbondale While Frost Covers Chicago, Peoria, and Rockford Saturday Night

ILLINOIS — A freeze impacted central and southern Illinois Saturday night, marking the final frost and freeze event of the season. With this freeze, the entire state has now experienced freezing temperatures this fall, officially ending the growing season statewide. Northern Illinois saw widespread frost, while a hard freeze was possible in parts of Kentucky and Missouri as the coldest air of the season so far settled across the region.

Illinois · 1d

Daily Illini

College of Law announces online master’s program, certificates for non-legal professionals

The College of Law announced new online programs last week: a Master of Science in Law and seven graduate-level certificates, with instruction beginning in Spring 2027. The MSL is a fully online program designed for non-legal professionals looking to expand their knowledge of law within their industry that can be completed in as few as 18 months.

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Brandun Schweizer concedes 104th District Race to Roberson

DANVILLE, IL — State Representative Brandun Schweizer (R-Danville) issued the following statement regarding the results of the November 3 general election:. “First and foremost, I want to give thanks to the Lord. We praise Him in times of joy, and we must also praise Him in times of disappointment and defeat. Even when we don’t understand His plan, we can trust that He has one. I am grateful for the opportunities He has given me and trust Him with whatever comes next.

Danville, IL · 1d

thechampaignroom.com

Illinois women obliterate Southern, 99-28

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The Fighting Illini left no room for Southern to catch up Saturday. After a shaky first half in its first game, No. 23 Illinois dominated Southern from start to finish in a 99-28 victory on Saturday at State Farm Center. The victory came on the 30th anniversary celebration of the 1996-97 Illini’s first Big Ten championship.

Champaign, IL · 1d

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Oregon thumping of Ohio State helps Illinois football path to Big Ten Championship game

While it isn't a likely scenario, the Illinois football team has a path to make our first Big Ten Championship game.

Champaign, IL · 1d

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