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Terrence Shannon Jr.'s lawyers allowed to use video evidence
Lawyers for former Illinois star Terrence Shannon Jr. learned Friday that they can use video evidence they believe will back their contention that another man, not their client, might have raped a woman in Lawrence, Kan., in September. The defense team for Shannon, who was suspended from the team for six games last season but reinstated before the postseason, says the video shows another man standing by the alleged victim at the bar where the alleged rape occurred on Sept. 9. Shannon's trial is expected to start on Monday. Shannon was charged in December, although the university dropped its investigation...
Illinois picks up three-star WR after big recruiting weekend
(WCIA) — A major football recruiting weekend is already starting to pay off for Illinois. Three-star wide receiver Davion Chandler announced his commitment to the Illini following his official visit. Chandler had 16 touchdowns and 1070 total yards in his junior season for Lawrence North High School in Indianapolis....
Three Illini win national titles at NCAA Track & Field championships
EUGENE, Oreg. (WCIA) — The Illinois track and field season ended on a high note, with three representatives of the school claiming national titles. Rose Yeboah set a new school and NCAA meet record of 1.97 meters on the high jump to claim her first national title. She is the first female national champion from […]
Future Illini combine for 22 points in Team USA U18 win
(WCIA) — Morez Johnson Jr. and Jeremiah Fears logged double digits in the FIBA AmeriCup semifinals for Team USA. Johnson had 10 points and two rebounds while Fears had 12 points and six rebounds. Team USA will play in the finals on Sunday, June 9.
Christie Clinic 5k recapped; top finishers announced
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — After more than a month-long delay, the Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend concluded with the final race Friday night as thousands of runners laced up their sneakers to participate in the 5k. The 5k was originally set for April 26, but due to protests on the University of Illinois campus that […]
Bielema promotes Pat Embleton to general manager role
(WCIA) — Following in the steps of other Power Five football programs, head coach Bret Bielema has promoted a long-time staffer to the role of general manager. Pat Embleton has been with the Illinois program since 2013, working as the Director of Recruiting from 2015-20 and then as Executive Director of Recruiting and Personnel for the last two seasons.
3,000 runners to compete in delayed Christie Clinic 5K in Champaign
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The wait is finally over. Six weeks after it was originally scheduled to run, the Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend 5K will be held Friday evening. The 5K was originally scheduled for the night of April 26, but that day marked the beginning of a pro-Palestinian protest on the University of […]
Good Morning, Illini Nation: Updating 2026 recruiting board
Welcome to “Good Morning, Illini Nation,” your daily dose of college basketball news from Illini beat writer and AP Top 25 voter Scott Richey. He’ll offer up insights every morning on Brad Underwood’s team and college basketball at large:. Since we updated Illinois’ Class of 2025...
Illini preparing for busy month of official visits: 'June's got to be big for us'
CHAMPAIGN — The month of June is unquestionably the most significant month of the calendar year for prep recruiting and official visits, a nd Illinois is preparing for a busy few weekends that the coaching staff hopes bears fruit in building the Class of 2025. Illinois already has a...
Several Central Illinois basketball players get another chance to take the court in IBCA All-Star Game
Pontiac, Ill. (WAND) --A ton of central Illinois girls in the 3A 4A matchup Saturday. Mt. Zion's Denver Anderson she doesn't hesitate from downtown nothing but nylon on the three. State champion Jenna Bowman gets the rock in the corner and she shows off the range too and in front...
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