Illinois men's basketball coach Brad Underwood talks about the improvements within the team.
News
1 year ago
Illinois basketball losses Big Ten opener to Northwestern

No. 19 Illinois dropped its Big Ten opener to Northwestern in a tough overtime loss, 70-66, at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Friday night.

Crime
1 year ago
Danville police arrest convicted felon on weapons and drug charges following traffic stop

At 1:00 a.m. on Friday, December 6, Danville Police Officers conducted a routine traffic stop that led to a significant arrest involving drugs and illegal firearms. Officers pulled over a vehicle in the unit block of S. State St. due to a suspended vehicle registration.

The City of Champaign selects a new Deputy City Manager.
News
1 year ago
City of Champaign appoints Nancy L. Rabel as new Deputy City Manager

The City of Champaign has announced Nancy L. Rabel as its new Deputy City Manager, effective December 16. Rabel brings over 25 years of municipal administration and legal expertise to the role, including her current tenure with the City of Champaign since 2021.

News
1 year ago
Women’s basketball: Ohio State hosts Illinois in Sunday showdown at Value City Arena

The Ohio State Buckeyes will take on the Illinois Fighting Illini in a Big Ten clash this Sunday, December 8, 2024, at 4:00 PM ET at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio.

news
1 year ago
Illinois faces Northwestern in Evanston: High expectations for the 19th-ranked Illini

Fighting Illini men’s basketball will face off against Northwestern at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston tonight at 8. Last season, Illinois crushed Northwestern by 30 points at home, only to lose to the Wildcats three weeks later on the road. 

News
1 year ago
Illinois receiver Patrick Bryant will skip bowl game to prepare for NFL draft

Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Patrick Bryant has officially announced he will forgo the team’s upcoming bowl game to prepare for the 2025 NFL Draft. Head coach Bret Bielema confirmed the news Thursday, marking the end of Bryant’s illustrious college career.

news
1 year ago
Taylor Swift led the concerts in dollars-per-ticket in 2024

As 2024 comes to a close, Gametime.co has revealed the Top 15 U.S. Concert Tours of the year based on median ticket prices. Leading the pack—unsurprisingly—is Taylor Swift, with a staggering median ticket price of $1,550 per seat, making her the hottest ticket anywhere. 

IL State News
1 year ago
Police can search a car if the smell of marijuana is present

The Illinois Supreme Court has ruled that the smell of raw marijuana alone provides probable cause for law enforcement to search a vehicle. The ruling, issued Thursday, overturns a Whiteside County judge’s decision and supports a prior appellate court ruling.

Candlestick Lane lighting returns to the southweast Urbana neighborhood this weekend.
Community
1 year ago
Candlestick Lane will open for the season in southeast Urbana

A holiday tradition returns to Urbana this Saturday as the annual lighting of Candlestick Lane kicks off the season. The opening ceremony is set for Saturday at 6 p.m. on Candlestick Lane, located between Cottage Grove and Philo Road, just south of Washington Street.

IL State News
1 year ago
Champaign, Illinois: Household bills slightly above national average

A new report from doxo.com highlights the most and least expensive cities to live in across the U.S. The report also provides insights into cost-of-living data for over 4,000 cities, including Champaign, Illinois.