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Texas Tech sent Illinois an early warning, but the Fighting Illini's comeback revealed something important

Texas Tech defeated Illinois 84-78 on November 10, 2026. Cruz Davis scored 20 points as the Red Raiders survived a furious Fighting Illini comeback.

Lubbock, TX · 2d

WCIA

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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 · 17h

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Iowa football announces TV channel, kickoff time vs. Illinois

As No. 15 Iowa (7-2, 4-2 Big Ten) winds down its 2026-27 regular-season schedule, the Hawkeyes revealed the kickoff time and TV channel for its Nov. 21 game at Illinois (6-3, 4-2 Big Ten). The Hawkeyes and Fighting Illini will kick off at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., at 1:30 p.m. CT, and the game will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network. 🚨 KICK TIME 🚨 Our game at Illinois is set to kick off at 1:30 pm CT on BTN. pic.twitter.com/TJXCwUzZsa — Hawkeye Football (@HawkeyeFootball) November 9, 2026 This clash against former Hawkeye player and assistant coach Bret Bielema and the Fighting Illini is the Hawkeyes' final road game this season and will have significant implications for Iowa 's potential bid for a College Football Playoff appearance. In the previous 79 all-time meetings, Illinois leads the series against Iowa 39-38-2, but the Hawkeyes have won nine of the last 10 matchups, including its 15-3 victory in 2023. Under Kirk Ferentz's head coaching tenure at Iowa, the Hawkeyes have won 14 of the 18 matchups against the Fighting Illini. Contact/Follow us @HawkeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Iowa

Champaign, IL · 3d

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Champaign, IL Weather Alert: Snow Possible Nov. 13, Lows Near 23°

Rain could mix with snow Friday morning before temperatures plunge into the 20s overnight.

Champaign, IL · 20h

WCIA

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Champaign discusses emergency plans for city’s homeless population

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — City council discussed a proposal Tuesday night aimed at keeping Champaign’s unsheltered homeless population warm and indoors this winter. Council documents show the “Proposed Winter Emergency Shelter Program” suggests the city use $500,000 of its Homeless Prevention Blueprint fund to pay for 60 hotel or motel rooms. This year’s point-in-time count […]

Champaign, IL · 2d

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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...

Champaign, IL · 1d

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Paxton’s public-works crews receive council’s praise, go-ahead to buy new trucks

PAXTON — Paxton’s public-works crews received the city council’s go-ahead to buy two new trucks — to go along with some praise from the mayor and aldermen — during the council’s monthly meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Via a unanimous vote, the council authorized...

Paxton, IL · 1d

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Aiming to break the cycle of homelessness, Urbana’s Hope Village will welcome residents soon

URBANA — A new community of small homes in Urbana — designed for people who are chronically homeless with complex medical needs — plans to welcome its first residents later this month. With 24 one-bedroom homes located in north Urbana just south of I-74, Hope Village aims...

Urbana, IL · 1d

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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

Champaign, IL · 1d

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SoCal native Katin Houser returns as Illinois' starting quarterback

Does Bob Chesney have plot armour? It’s felt that way since Chesney took over as head coach of the UCLA Bruins , leading the Bruins to a 9-0 start to the season . A new challenger heads to the Rose Bowl Friday night, with Illinois looking to give Chesney his first loss of the season. Illinois ’ offense is about a league-average unit, ranking 10th in the Big Ten Conference in points per game with 28.4 points per game. The 6-3 Fighting Illini have put up 20-or-more points in each of their last four games, including the group scoring 38 points in a win over Michigan State. UCLA will be battling against senior Illinois quarterback Katin Houser. Houser is an Anaheim native, meaning Friday’s game will be a chance for the quarterback to return home. This is Houser’s first year with Illinois, spending two years with Michigan State and then two more with Eastern Carolina before transferring back to the Big Ten. So far this season, Houser has put up 1,955 yards with 16 touchdowns to five interceptions through the air. On the ground, Houser added 128 yards and two rushing touchdowns. Illinois’ passing offense ranks No. 9 this season

Los Angeles, CA · 2d

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Champaign Unit 4 spending waiver falls short of votes needed for approval

CHAMPAIGN — The Champaign Unit 4 school district will be added to the state’s list of districts exceeding state-mandated spending increases, after the school board failed to pass a cost cap waiver at its meeting Monday night. The Illinois State Board of Education caps yearly increases on administrative...

Champaign, IL · 2d

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Better save room for dessert at Farren’s

Farren’s first opened way back in 2000 as a green Randolph Street burger basement pub. I know I’m not the only one who remembers standing along the ramp waiting for a table to eat Farren’s famous burgers and followed the restaurant’s eats when Farren’s moved in 2019 to the old Radio Maria (now Blue Ethiopian). That was quite the glow up, but last year’s scootch down Walnut Street to the current University Avenue corner was the final flourish. Farren’s new location is the entire first floor of the historic Inman.

Champaign, IL · 2d

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How to Watch No. 1 Nebraska Volleyball vs. No. 25 Illinois & Iowa with Previews, Breakdowns, TV Channel

After clinching a share of their fourth-straight Big Ten title, the Huskers return to Lincoln for a three-match home stand to end the regular season.

Lincoln, NE · 2d

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City to spend $1.3M on design engineering for sewer plant upgrades

PAXTON — The Paxton City Council agreed Tuesday, Nov. 10, to enlist the Clark Dietz engineering firm for an estimated $1.3 million fee to develop construction plans for upgrades to the city’s aging wastewater treatment plant and to apply for a low-interest loan through the State Revolving Fund to help pay for the more than $20 million in needed work.

Paxton, IL · 1d

Daily Illini

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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.

Champaign, IL · 1d

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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...

Paxton, IL · 23h

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Illinois Volleyball Inks Three on 2026 National Signing Day

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Illinois head coach Chris Tamas announced on Wednesday three additions to the Fighting Illini's 2026 signing class. Mia Lamberti, Cika Saolotoga-Talaga, and Sofia Simic signed Big Ten Athletics Aid Agreements and are all set to join the Orange and Blue in January. "I am very excited...

Champaign, IL · 2d

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Illinois is going bowling — but the Illini have bigger goals ahead

The Illini made some history already. Collin Dixon made history Friday night, and Illinois kept its winning streak alive. Dixon caught two touchdown passes against Nebraska to set a new single-season program record with 12 receiving touchdowns. Meanwhile, the Illini defense made several crucial stops down the stretch to secure a 16-13 victory, Illinois’ fourth consecutive win and its third straight season of bowl eligibility.

Champaign, IL · 1d

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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...

Champaign, IL · 1d