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5/18/24 Illinois, Greg Goff, Kyle Iwinski
Coach Greg Goff makes a trip to the mound to talk with starting pitcher Kyle Iwinski on Saturday. Iwinski pitched 1 and 2/3 innings on Saturday, giving up five runs – four of them earned – on five hits and three walks while striking out two. He did not get a decision during Illinois 18-10 win.
5/17/24 Illinois, Connor Caskenette, Cal Hejza
Cal Hejza looks up at the home plate umpire as he's called out after being tagged by Purdue's Connor Caskenette in the sixth inning on Friday at Alexander Field preserving at the time a 2-1 Boilermaker lead.The Boilers lost, 9-4, clinching a Big Ten regular-season title for the Illini.
Afghan Cuisine restaurant closes in Champaign
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – After less than a year, a Champaign-Urbana restaurant is permanently closed. Last year, the Afghan Cuisine restaurant opened inside of Strawberry Fields on Springfield Avenue. The immigrant family-owned restaurant brought the diverse tastes of Afghanistan to Central Illinois. Afghan Cuisine also sought to provide its patrons with the hospitality and traditions […]
State Farm Center enjoying brisk graduation business
It’s commencement season at the home of Illini basketball. In a three-week stretch this month, State Farm Center has been hosting 12 different ceremonies: eight last weekend tied to the University of Illinois and an all-time-high four upcoming high school graduations. Staff needed two days this week to prep...
Big inning costs Purdue late
The Boilers were winning a pitching duel two thirds of the game against Illinois (32-17, 17-6) on Friday night. Then things came apart at the seams. It started with a seemingly innocuous walk on a full count, resulting in Purdue (33-21, 13-10) head coach Gregg Goff emerging from the dugout and the piano tune that signals a pitcher change ringing through Alexander Field. Senior reliever Aaron Suval was the one called upon to guide the Boilers into the game’s final stretch.
A refreshing treat awaits at Keke’s Mobile Beverage Trailer
CENTRAL IL., (WCIA) — Keke’s Mobile Beverage Trailer is the first business of its kind in the Champaign-Urbana area. Owner, Raquel Carr joins ciLiving to share all about the deliciousness they are conveniently serving up. Raquel, also known as Keke, brings with her a few pre-made drinks as...
The daily pitch from Sports Editor Matt Daniels: May 17, 2024
Want a copy of today's edition? Here's a map of single-copy locations. Sports Editor Matt Daniels with a look at what’s going on around the area:. ➜ 1. Rivalry games in IHSA postseason play. Centennial and Champaign Central girls’ soccer meet at 5 p.m. Friday for a Class 2A regional championship match at McKinley Field in Urbana. Then, less than 24 hours later at 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Joseph-Ogden and Unity softball teams square off in a 2A regional championship game at Randy Wolken Field in St. Joseph.
Purdue loses by a nose to end title hopes
That’s baseball, as they say. Purdue (33-20, 13-9 Big Ten) came up one run short of prolonging its Big Ten title hopes against Illinois (31-17, 16-6) on Thursday night, losing 5-4 as a result of singular pitches gone wayward and fly balls that couldn’t find a gust of wind to take them over the fence.
Champaign family to resume 'smoke alarm blitzes' after son's death in 2016 fire
CHAMPAIGN — After pandemic restrictions prevented Joy Sheehan from facilitating her annual blitz of installing smoke detectors in Champaign homes in 2020, she wasn’t sure if she would be able to pick up the campaign again. But after reaching out to the Champaign Fire Department early this year...
Casting service seeking movie extras in Champaign County
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) – A film casting service will be looking for background actors in Champaign County throughout this weekend. Amidst an ongoing effort to bring more movie productions to Central Illinois, Bokeh Background Casting is hosting two open casting calls for two upcoming films. The calls will place actors into a talent pool, […]
Champaign County Fair shares Grandstand event lineup
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Officials announced a jam-packed event lineup for this year’s Champaign County Fair. The fair will take place July 19-27 at the Champaign County Fairgrounds in Urbana. 2024’s Grandstand events will feature monster trucks, a rodeo, country music artists, and more. Here is what you can expect: For more information about the […]
BankChampaign CEO 'visionary leader and cherished community figure'
CHAMPAIGN — A local bank is mourning the loss of a leader who served the company for about 30 years. BankChampaign has announced the “sudden passing” of Chairman and CEO Linda Kay Richardson, 61, who died on May 9. “A visionary leader and cherished community figure, Linda...
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