Surfing in America’s heartland? You can catch waves even if you’re far from the ocean
Most people think of California for surfing. But surfers can be found from Wisconsin to Texas on lakes, rivers and even man-made water parks.
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Illinois shuts the door on Western Michigan
No. 9 Illinois (3-0) extended its win streak to three in a row. Illinois beat Western Michigan 38-0.
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Thinking of biking to work? These Champaign County residents did.
Autumn is fast approaching, which leaves just a few months left to go out on a comfortable bike ride before colder weather arrives. With Champaign County Bike Month underway, some community members are getting a taste of riding on two wheels for the first time in the area. On Wednesday’s Bike to Work Day event,…
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Home of the Fighting Illini renamed ‘Gies Memorial Stadium’ after $100 million gift
This donation is Illinois’ largest single gift the Athletic Department has received and one of the largest single gifts ever received by a college athletics program.
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Champaign County welcomes Bike Month
A bike to work day and bike light giveaway are part of an initiative to make biking a more safe and welcoming transportation option.
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No. 11 Illinois takes over after halftime to beat mistake-prone Duke 45-19 for road win
Luke Altmyer threw for 296 yards and three touchdowns and No. 11 Illinois capitalized on a series of mistakes by Duke to beat the Blue Devils 45-19 for a road win against a power-conference opponent.
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After winning their first games of the football season, Illinois and Duke prepare to face off Saturday
Illinois is off to a hot start as the team scored a 52-3 victory in their first game of the season against Western Illinois.
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Beatty returns punt for TD, breaks Grange’s 102-year-old record in No. 12 Illini’s opening rout
Hank Beatty returned a punt 69 yards for a third-quarter touchdown and broke Red Grange’s 102-year-old Illinois record for yards on punt returns to help the No. 12 Illini rout Western Illinois 52-3 on Friday night to open the season.
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No. 12 Illinois and star QB Luke Altmyer are ready to enter uncharted territory
The Illini flew under the radar on their way to a 10-win season last year — their first since 2001 — and they return 18 starters including star quarterback Luke Altmyer.
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Danville to host sectional ultimate frisbee tournament in September
The USA Ultimate Sectional Championship Runs September 6 and 7 at the Danville Area Soccer Complex.
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Illini Solar Car races to first-place finish in national competition
The student-run organization broke records and took 1st Place in the single-occupant vehicle class of the 2025 Formula Sun Grand Prix in Kentucky.
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National soccer festival coming to Rantoul
The Rantoul Sports Complex is hosting “Soccer Wars” on July 12 and 13. It’s the event’s first stop in Illinois.
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‘Good choice’ — JD Vance brings Pope Leo XIV a Bears jersey
The navy jersey had his name “Pope Leo” on the back. His jersey number? XIV, of course.
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Illinois crumbles in extra innings, losing to Eastern Illinois University
The Fighting Illini softball team was unable to complete a come-from-behind victory against Eastern Illinois University Wednesday evening, losing 4-3 in extra innings.
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Thousands test their speed, limits at Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend
Nearly 900 runners signed up for the 26.2 mile run.
