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Illinois' Tomislav Ivisic, left, and Rutgers' Zach Martini fight for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college ...

Underwood: 'It was their fight. They had energy and we didn't.' ...

Illinois managed to erase a 17-point deficit in the first half Wednesday night against Rutgers, but the Illini’s trip to the ...

DACC vs. Parkland in a NJCAA basketball game at Parkland in Champaign on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. Parkland's Kobe Watson (42) ...

DACC vs. Parkland in a NJCAA basketball game at Parkland in Champaign on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. Parkland's Danielle Ruffin ...

FedEx has confirmed that its Urbana location will close later this year, along with stores in Springfield and Effingham.

A dog died but two cats were saved in a fire Wednesday afternoon and a home in rural Mahomet. Corn Belt Fire Protection ...

IGA has operated at its current location, 144 W. Pells St., for more than 70 years — opening in 1954. It underwent an ...

Short-handed Illini have looked different in the last month, but are thriving nevertheless with six wins in last seven games ...

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