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Illinois women’s golf head coach Renee Slone has announced that Meadow Tian will join the program’s 2026 signing class.

Illinois women's gymnastics adds four recruits for 2026 season

Four new gymnasts will join the University of Illinois Fighting Illini women's gymnastics team in the fall of 2026.

Illinois women’s golf adds Eileen Lee to 2026 recruiting class

Illinois women’s golf head coach Renee Slone has announced that Eileen Lee will join the team as part of its 2026 signing class.

Illinois signs Landon Davis for men’s basketball class of 2026

Illinois head basketball coach Brad Underwood has announced the signing of Landon Davis to a Big Ten Athletics Scholarship Agreement.

Illinois softball welcomes five recruits to its 2026 signing class

Illinois softball has announced the addition of five players to its 2026 signing class.

Illinois men's tennis signs two blue chip recruits for 2026-27 season

The University of Illinois men's tennis program has announced the addition of two new players for its 2026-27 roster.

Illinois volleyball announces signings of Maya Harris and Madi Miles for class of 2026

Illinois head coach Chris Tamas has announced the addition of two new recruits to the University of Illinois Fighting Illini women's volleyball team for the class of 2026.

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Which former Chambana area high school athletes will be active on Saturday, Nov. 15?

By T. C. Small | Nov 12, 2025

These former Chambana area high school standouts will be competing on Saturday, Nov. 15.

Champaign Fire Department responds to accidental electrical fire on Williamsburg Drive

On November 10, 2025, the Champaign Fire Department responded to a residential fire in the 1300 block of Williamsburg Drive.

Illinois tops Texas Tech for first ranked win of basketball season

Illinois men’s basketball secured its first ranked win of the season, defeating #11 Texas Tech 81-77 at State Farm Center on Tuesday night.

Ford County ranks 96th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during September

By J. C. Bland | Nov 11, 2025

Ford County residents paid $51,950 in sales taxes, ranking 96th in total sales taxes paid per county in September.

Jonathan Kapitolnik joins Illinois track and field after world championship final

Director of track and field and cross country Petros Kyprianou has announced that high jumper Jonathan Kapitolnik will join the University of Illinois Fighting Illini men's track and field team in January for the 2026 season.

Max Herendeen named to Haskins Award final fall watch list

Fighting Illini junior Max Herendeen has been selected as one of 25 golfers on the final fall watch list for the Fred Haskins Award, according to an announcement made Tuesday by Golf Channel and Golfweek.

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Which former Chambana area high school stars will compete on Friday, Nov. 14?

By T. C. Small | Nov 11, 2025

These former Chambana area high school standouts will be competing on Friday, Nov. 14.

Ashland Park HOA completes series of neighborhood cleanup events

On November 8, 2025, residents of Ashland Park participated in a neighborhood cleanup event focused on the north pond located at Olympian Drive and Prospect Avenue.

Rep. Mary Miller introduces bill for military academies to accept Classic Learning Test

Congresswoman Mary Miller of Illinois’ 15th district has introduced a bill in the House of Representatives that would require U.S. military academies to accept the Classic Learning Test (CLT) as part of their admissions process.

David Mirkovic named Big Ten Freshman of the Week after strong debut

Illinois forward David Mirkovic has been named the Big Ten Freshman of the Week for the first week of the 2025-26 season, according to an announcement from the conference office on Monday.

Champaign activates sidewalk snow removal ordinance after overnight snowfall

The City of Champaign has announced the activation of its sidewalk snow and ice removal ordinance following an overnight snowfall that brought at least two inches of accumulation.

Illinois men’s basketball hosts Texas Tech for first-ever meeting