Illinois athletics generating record revenue amid record expenses
CHAMPAIGN (TNS) — The timing of Josh Whitman’s annual media roundtable in late June means financial numbers for the fiscal year are typically a week or t...
Jun 27, 2026Open source
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Green Street | 2026-27 player profiles — Irene Noya Catoira
Illinois forward Irene Noya Catoira (6) in a NCAA women’s basketball game at the State Farm Center in Champaign on Wed., February 11, 2026.
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Good Morning, Illini Nation: Going global?
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood in a top ten men's basketball game at the State Farm Center in Champaign on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.
May 30, 2026Open source
Pritzker, local leaders dedicate new all-abilities activity hub in Champaign
The project was funded through a $600,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, designed to be an inclusive, special recreation area that...
May 30, 2026Open source
Top of the Morning, May 12, 2026
Congratulations to the first class of Hickory Point Bank Merit Scholars from Champaign-Urbana.
May 12, 2026Open source
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WICS) - The Champaign Fire Department responded to a vehicle submerged in Kaufman Lake, 2702 W Springfield Ave., Wednesday, May 6, at 8:12 a...
May 6, 2026Open source
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WICS) - On May 6 around 8:12am, authorities were notified of a vehicle, a red Jeep Patriot, in the lake at Kaufman Park in Champaign.
May 6, 2026Open source
Illinois parts ways with Tyra Perry as softball coach
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – University of Illinois Director of Athletics Josh Whitman announced Monday that head softball coach Tyra Perry will not return for the 20...
May 5, 2026Open source
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URBANA, Ill. (WICS) - Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding a shooting investigation.
May 4, 2026Open source
Bret Bielema pleased with development of Illini players through spring camp
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - Come Fall of 2026, the playcalling inside Gies Memorial Stadium will look very different than a year ago for the Illinois football t...
May 4, 2026Open source
Illinois football coach Bielema making connections both past and present
May 2—CHAMPAIGN — Illinois football coach Bret Bielema spent some time this week in Dallas for the American Football Coaches Association meetings. But that
May 3, 2026Open source
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After active storm season, Bloomington-Normal homeowners assess the damage and costs
After an exceptionally active severe weather season across Central Illinois, Bloomington-Normal residents are still recovering from the damage.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Heading to the farm: The Cutting Board's excursions to local Central Illinois farms
A collection of Cutting Board columns featuring farms that invited The Pantagraph to take a tour and learn about how and why they grow the food that feeds th...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
70,000 without power in Missouri and Illinois after storms
Approximately 70,000 people are without power after storms passed through the bi-state on Saturday afternoon.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
America at 250 | Illinois Public Media's Tinisha Spain
"To this day, when I see a yellow ribbon in a community or tied around a tree or on a sign, it transports me back to the day when I
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Flood Warning from SAT 6:48 PM CDT until SUN 11:00 AM CDT
A Flood Warning is in effect due to excessive rainfall across portions of Illinois and northwest Indiana. This replaces previous Flash Flood Warnings. Floodi...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Central Illinois celebrates families, friends, fireworks on the Fourth
Independence Day activities, including, fireworks displays, brought people together to celebrate tradition.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Video: Janet Oliver, president of LeRoy's Women's Auxiliary, speaks about Independence Day
July 4, 2026, marked special celebrations across Central Illinois
Jul 5, 2026Open source
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Champaign is in Champaign County, Illinois.
Region: Central Illinois
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61820, 61821, 61822, 61824, 61825, 61826
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After active storm season, Bloomington-Normal homeowners assess the damage and costs
After an exceptionally active severe weather season across Central Illinois, Bloomington-Normal residents are still recovering from the damage.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Heading to the farm: The Cutting Board's excursions to local Central Illinois farms
A collection of Cutting Board columns featuring farms that invited The Pantagraph to take a tour and learn about how and why they grow the food that feeds th...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
70,000 without power in Missouri and Illinois after storms
Approximately 70,000 people are without power after storms passed through the bi-state on Saturday afternoon.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
America at 250 | Illinois Public Media's Tinisha Spain
"To this day, when I see a yellow ribbon in a community or tied around a tree or on a sign, it transports me back to the day when I
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Flood Warning from SAT 6:48 PM CDT until SUN 11:00 AM CDT
A Flood Warning is in effect due to excessive rainfall across portions of Illinois and northwest Indiana. This replaces previous Flash Flood Warnings. Floodi...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Central Illinois celebrates families, friends, fireworks on the Fourth
Independence Day activities, including, fireworks displays, brought people together to celebrate tradition.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Video: Janet Oliver, president of LeRoy's Women's Auxiliary, speaks about Independence Day
July 4, 2026, marked special celebrations across Central Illinois
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Illinois 250: Meet the state’s most influential people, from architects to a pope and future presidents
Chicago is where everyone from architects to a pope and future presidents have made a name for themselves in their chosen fields.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Tornado warning issued for Ford, Livingston in Illinois Frequent lightning, damaging winds and torrential d...
Frequent lightning, damaging winds and torrential downpours may accompany the strongest storms.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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