Campus Recreation launches new activity tracker

Last month, Campus Recreation launched their new activity tracker, which allows students and faculty to view the crowd levels at various Campus Recreation facilities. The function is located at the bottom of each page of the website, under Facility Hours. The new tool shows usage data for both the ARC...

Illinois vs UCLA Preview: Friday Rose Bowl Showdown

No. 4 UCLA puts its unbeaten season on the line Friday night when Illinois visits the Rose Bowl in a matchup that pits one of the nation's last undefeated...

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...

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.

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.

Ty Dieffenbach finds Semaj Morgan for 26-yard TD, extending UCLA's lead over Illinois

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.

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...

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 .

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...

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...

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 […]

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

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...

The Weekender: November 13-15

Celebrate flauta Friday, Maize on Neil, 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., $10. It’s flauta Friday, or at least I’m saying it should be. This town has a lot of good flautas, and my favorites are the potato and queso ones at Maize. It’s one of four kinds of flautas at The Station and the new Neil Street location, and practically there’s no excuse not to get crunchin’ on Maize’s deep-fried handmade corn tortillas every Friday. (AB)