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8 Old-School Illinois Bowling Alleys Where Shoes, Lanes And Food Still Cost Like 1985

A bowling alley in Illinois started out as a 1911 garage, and it later became a filming location for Groundhog Day. Yes, the Bill Murray one, and I can’t stop smiling at that detail. Another spot rolls on 12 wood lanes beneath a historic theater. A third still keeps...

Illinois · 2d

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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

armchairillini.com

Illinois Basketball Recruiting: Lithuanian Big Man Ignas Stombergas Visits Illini

Illinois basketball is continuing to build its international recruiting pipeline, and one of Europe’s most intriguing young frontcourt prospects recently got a firsthand look at what Brad Underwood’s program has to offer. Ignas Stombergas, an 18-year-old Lithuanian big man ranked No. 10 among European prospects, visited Champaign on...

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Nebraska Cornhuskers On SI

Illinois Hands Nebraska Fourth Straight Loss

After a 5-0 start, the Huskers are barely above .500.

Lincoln, NE · 1d

Writing Illini

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Valpo’s massive upset over Purdue has Illinois basketball goosebumps flying

Illinois basketball has a started well, and players from team's past are making waves in college, too.

West Lafayette, IN · 2h

Illinois Fighting Illini On SI

Brad Underwood's Best Quotes After Illinois Basketball Routed Penn

The Illini cruised past the Quakers, but, as always, Underwood wasn't entirely satisfied with the performance

Champaign, IL · 2d

armchairillini.com

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.

Champaign, IL · 2d

thechampaignroom.com

Illinois opens as double-digit underdog against undefeated UCLA

UCLA is a -385 favorite on the moneyline, while Illinois sits at +310. The over/under is set at 45.5 points, with the over at -104 and the under at -118. Bret Bielema’s bowl-eligible team enters the matchup at 6-3 overall (4-2 in Big Ten play) after earning its fourth consecutive victory Friday night, defeating Nebraska 24-13 at Gies Memorial Stadium. Illinois has turned its season around following a 2-3 start, picking up wins over Michigan State, Oregon, Maryland and Nebraska.

Los Angeles, CA · 14h

Writing Illini

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 · 2d

Daily Illini

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Double trouble: Illini hit the road to take on Aggies and Razorbacks

Illinois (1-1) packs its bags and hits the road for the first time this season. It’ll take on Texas A&M (0-2) and Arkansas (3-0) in a triangular meet at the Arkansas Natatorium in Fayetteville, Arkansas Saturday. This is the third matchup between the Illini and the Razorbacks. The previous...

Fayetteville, AR · 1d

Illinois Fighting Illini On SI

First Look at Illinois Basketball's Game 3 Opponent: Texas Tech Red Raiders

The Illini will face their first true test of the season on Tuesday in Lubbock against a ranked Red Raider squad

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 · 14h

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 · 6h

Writing Illini

Illinois basketball enters fight for 4-star big man Jack Thelen, locks in official visit

Brad Underwood needs to add size to the Illinois basketball roster, and Jack Thelen would be a perfect fit.

nildealnow.com

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 · 23h

Writing Illini

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.

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