Kyle Cain Signs NLI to Attend ... Nov 19, 2009
He earned All-State honors from the Illinois Basketball Services (IBS) and from the Champaign News-Gazette. Cain played his AAU basketball with the Illinois Warriors and head coach Larry Butler. (Gorhody.com)
Sallee signs five for EIU women's basketball team Nov 19, 2009
The high honor roll student was an All-State honoree by the Champaign News-Gazette (First Team), Associated Press (Second Team) and Illinois Basketball Coaches Association (Fourth Team) last season. Herman is a four-year varsity letter-winner and two-time offensive team MVP at Wilmot Union High School in southeastern Wisconsin. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Woman charged with filing false police report Nov 19, 2009
The vehicle and its two occupants, Navarrete and a male acquaintance, were later located and stopped by state troopers on I-57 just inside Champaign County. Deputy Chief Dave Chambers said a subsequent investigation revealed the initial report of an abduction to be unfounded and the state police then arrested Navarrete, 21, and are investigating the incident. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Spartans survive Gonzaga scare Nov 18, 2009
No. 23 Illinois 80, Northern Illinois 61: At Champaign, Ill. Brandon Paul scored 20 points in the first half to lead Illinois. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Illinois Beats NIU, 80-61 Nov 18, 2009
Brandon Paul scored 20 points in the first half. (AP) - scored all 20 of his points in the first half, leading No. 23 Illinois to a 80-61 victory over Northern Illinois on Tuesday night. (Fightingillini.com)
WBB Game 3 Notes: Central Michigan at Illinois Nov 18, 2009
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009 // 7 p.m. CT // Assembly Hall (16,618) // Champaign, Ill ... The Series Tied 2-2 Last Meeting: Illinois 82, CMU 44 on Dec. 28, 2004 in Champaign, Ill ... The teams have not met for five years, with Illinois winning 82-44 over the Chippewas on Dec. 28, 2004 in Champaign. (Fightingillini.com)
Job prospects drawing students to ag schools Nov 17, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Fighting Illini Run Away From Siena Nov 16, 2009
Maja Gerlyng led Siena with 13 points, while Champaign native Allie Lindemann had seven points on 3-of-6 shooting. Today's game was the first of three in a row at Assembly Hall for the Orange and Blue, who host Central Michigan on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. and Bradley on Sunday, Nov. 22 at 1 p.m. Both games will be streamed live at http://video. (Fightingillini.com)
FutureGen proponents confident Nov 16, 2009
She added underground storage of natural gas has been safe and successful near Champaign for three decades, and carbon sequestration has also been completed for years in Northern Europe. I would say 98 percent of the community here is convinced this is safe. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
WOMEN'S TRACK Nov 16, 2009
ACC Indoor Championships. ACC Indoor Championships. (Hurricanesports.com)
Related: Complete coverage: Local crime and courts Nov 16, 2009
CHAMPAIGN -- Illinois State Police found 1,455 pounds of marijuana inside a rental truck that was pulled over in rural Champaign. Nov 03, 2009 | 1:15 pm. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Tedford's 100th: Greatest wins Nov 16, 2009
After starting the 2003 season a little sluggishly by going 1-3 in their first four games, the Bears were undaunted by the task at hand in Champaign. Cal executed its gameplan throughout the battle and was able to hold off a late surge by Illinois late in the fourth quarter to preserve the victory. (Cal Sports -- Rivals.com)
Kafka leads Wildcats over Illinois 21-16 Nov 15, 2009
Illinois quarterback Jacob Charest (12) gets sacked by Northwestern defensive end Corey Wootton (99) during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/The News-Gazette, Darrell Hoemann). (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Illinois Falls to Northwestern, 21-16 Nov 15, 2009
Charest completed 14 of 27 passes for 146 yards and a touchdown. (AP) - Mike Kafka threw for 305 yards and a touchdown and ran for another score and Sherrick McManis made a last-minute interception to preserve Northwestern's 21-16 win Saturday over Illinois. (Fightingillini.com)
Obituaries, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009 (4) Nov 15, 2009
Dayton Owen Middagh, 13, Bridgeport, died Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, at Carle Clinic, Champaign. The son of Edward G. and Staci R. (Lewis) Middagh, he was an eighth-grade student at Red Hill Junior High School. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
Somi takes her sound to a new level that captures where she’s been - and is now Nov 15, 2009
I was always preoccupied with the cultural side of myself, she says on the phone from her parents home in Champaign, Ill. where she spent her childhood. (Boston Globe)
Illini finish fall season ranked ninth Nov 14, 2009
Scott Langley had a 71. 60 stroke average during the fall. (Fightingillini.com)
Illinois Tops Southern Illinois-Edwardsville In Season... Nov 14, 2009
Illinois Tops Southern Illinois-Edwardsville In Season Opener, 96-69 - FIGHTINGILLINI.COM // THE OFFICIAL HOME OF UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS ATHLETICS. (AP) -Illinois freshman didn't wait long to get his name in the school's record book. (Fightingillini.com)
McLean Co. to stop longtime policy of sealing every search warrant Nov 14, 2009
In Champaign, Tazewell and Peoria counties, search warrants are filed once they are served. DeWitt County has a mixture of open and closed files. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Man agrees to prison time for role in using woman's credit card Nov 14, 2009
Robert G. Bennett, 21, and Russell M Harty, 21, both of Chicago, were placed on probation and Gregory D. Taylor, 20, of Champaign received court supervision. In other cases in court before Righter recently. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Dasso Signs Pair to Letters of Intent Nov 14, 2009
Head coach Michelle Dasso announced the addition of two five-star recruits for next season. - Two five-star recruits, according to TennisRecruiting. (Fightingillini.com)
Illini Open At Temple Friday; Host Siena Sunday Nov 13, 2009
The Series Temple leads 1-0 Last Meeting: Temple 66, Illinois 47 on Nov. 23, 2008 in Champaign ... Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009 // 4 p.m. CT // Assembly Hall (16,618) // Champaign, Ill ... It will be a homecoming for Siena senior Allie Lindemann, who is a Champaign native and a graduate of Central High School. (Fightingillini.com)
The low-down down state Nov 13, 2009
The Illini beat writers for the Chicago Tribune and Champaign News-Gazette banter with Purple Reign about Illinois and this week's matchup. See what they had to say about Ron Zook, the Illinois quarterback situation and how the team rebounded from its dreadful start. (PurpleWildcats.com)
Illinois Signs Top-10 Recruiting Class Nov 13, 2009
He is a consensus top-25 recruit who was named Chicago Sun-Times and Champaign-Urbana News-Gazette Player of the Year last season after leading Waukegan to a record of 26-5 and runner-up finish at the IHSA Class 4A State Tournament ... Chicago Sun-Times and Champaign-Urbana News-Gazette Player of the Year in 2009 ... Consensus first-team All-State selection by the Associated Press, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, Champaign-Urbana News-Gazette and Illinois Basketball Coaches Association in... (Fightingillini.com)
Illini Ink 3 Top Wrestlers Nov 13, 2009
Jamie Clark, the No. 7 overall national recruit and top 130-pounder in the country signs his National Letter of Intent Wednesday. - Illinois head coach announced the signing of three student-athletes - including two top-25 national recruits - to National Letters of Intent Thursday. (Fightingillini.com)
Law Signs Pair of Top-100 Recruits Nov 13, 2009
Jolette Law announced the signing of Alexis Burke and Centrese McGee on Thursday. - Illinois women's basketball coach announced the signing of two talented student-athletes to national letters of intent on Thursday during the early signing period. (Fightingillini.com)
Once upon a time, Rose was only Big Ten bowl Nov 13, 2009
Senior Juice Williams up-and-down final season in Champaign took another dive last Saturday when he injured an ankle in the first quarter against the Gophers and didn t return. Coach Ron Zook says Williams is questionable for Saturday. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Angel Steps Down as Illinois Men's Track and Field Coach Nov 13, 2009
Wayne Angel stepped down as head coach of the UI men's track and field program after six seasons. - University of Illinois Director of Athletics Ron Guenther announced today that has resigned after six full seasons as head coach of the UI men's track and field program. (Fightingillini.com)
Illinois thinking revenge Nov 13, 2009
The Illinois women's volleyball coach said the No. 1 Nittany Lions (26-0, 14-0 Big Ten) got into his team's head when they swept the Illini back on Sept. 26 in Champaign, Ill. "To be honest, the last time we played Penn State they throttled us so bad, it just rattled us a little bit," Hambly said. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Leonard to ink letter of intent with Illinois Nov 12, 2009
CHAMPAIGN -- Most high school basketball coaches will go a lifetime without ever crossing paths with a 7-footer ... Ever since, Leonard has regularly been making the two-hour drive from Robinson to Champaign, hanging around the current players and visiting the Ubben practice facility or the Assembly Hall as often as he can. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Iowa signs four, MSU inks five Nov 12, 2009
Iowa signs four, Michigan State inks five, more from signing day - NCAA Basketball - SI.com. Posted: Wednesday November 11, 2009 2:25PM; Updated: Wednesday November 11, 2009 10:29PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Illinois Game Notes vs. SIU Edwardsville Nov 12, 2009
ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI BASKETBALL Game 1 // #23 Illinois (24-10 in 2008-09) vs. SIU Edwardsville (10-20 in 2008-09) Nov. 13, 2009 // 7 p.m. CT // Champaign, Ill ... Series Notes Series Record: Illinois leads 1-0 Record in Champaign: Illinois leads 1-0 Last Meeting: Illinois 104, SIU Edwardsville 68 (Jan ... 3, 1981, Champaign) Series Streak: Illinois, W-1 Weber vs. SIU Edwardsville: First meeting. (Fightingillini.com)
Women's Gymnastics Signs Three to Letters of Intent Nov 12, 2009
Head coach Bob Starkell is excited about the addition of Sarah, Elizabeth and Amber to next year's Illini squad. - University of Illinois women's gymnastics coach announced the addition of three gymnasts to his squad for the 2010-11 season. (Fightingillini.com)
Mutz Named to Big Ten All-Freshman Team Nov 12, 2009
Forward Shayla Mutz was named to the Big Ten All-Freshman Team with the release of the confernce accolades. - Forward was named to the Big Ten All-Freshman Team, representing Illinois as the conference office announced its season accolades today. (Fightingillini.com)
Sullivan Signs Two Illinois Natives to Letters of Intent Nov 12, 2009
Outfielder Alex Booker is one of two signees who will join the team in 2010-11. - Illinois softball head coach announced today the signing of two in-state student-athletes to national letters of intent. (Fightingillini.com)
Volleyball signs three to Class of 2010 Nov 12, 2009
Kevin Hambly announced his first recruiting class as head coach. - Illinois continues to bring in national-level talent to a program, now among the top five in the country. (Fightingillini.com)
Illini Sign 6 to Letters of Intent Nov 12, 2009
Head coach Dan Hartleb signed six student-athletes to national letters of intent Wednesday. - Illinois coach announced the signing of six student-athletes to national letters of intent Wednesday. (Fightingillini.com)
McDonald committed, but open Nov 11, 2009
Now, with uncertainty in Champaign, PowerMizzou. com caught up with McDonald to see if he's looking around. (Missouri Sports -- Rivals.com)
Jeff Jordan suspended by NCAA for two games Nov 11, 2009
Jeff Jordan ineligible for first two games over rules violation - NCAA Basketball - SI.com. Posted: Tuesday November 10, 2009 5:01PM; Updated: Tuesday November 10, 2009 5:01PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Jeff Jordan suspended for Illinois' first two games for rules violation Nov 11, 2009
National TV schedule. Preseason coaches' poll. (USA Today -- Sports)
Illinois' Jordan to miss season's first two games Nov 11, 2009
Jeff Jordan to miss Illinois' first two games after playing in unsanctioned event - ESPN Chicago. Updated: November 10, 2009, 7:55 PM ET. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Illini Blend Youth, Experience in 2009-10 Nov 10, 2009
Illini Blend Youth, Expeirience in 2009-10 - FIGHTINGILLINI.COM // THE OFFICIAL HOME OF UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS ATHLETICS. Senior John Dergo has moved up to 184 pounds for his final campaign. (Fightingillini.com)
COLUMN: Duty calls for return to active duty in Korea Nov 10, 2009
After returning from Japan in January 1946, I rejoined my brother Clem in the shoe stores and we opened another in Champaign. The town fathers wanted an armory in Mattoon but the state said we needed an infantry company first. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
In Illnois City, when the call goes out, volunteers rush in Nov 10, 2009
There is a fire school in Champaign that we send firemen to every year for training also. How well does mutual aid work for your department. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Game 10: Illinois (3-6, 2-5) vs. Northwestern (6-4, 3-3) Nov 10, 2009
llinois leads the series, 52-45-5 overall and 25-19-2 in Champaign. The Wilcats topped the Illini 27-10 last season in Evanston, while the Illini won the last meting in Champaign, 41-22, in 2007 ... During the two team's last meeting in Champaign Illinois rolled up 541 total yards and 321 yards rushing, holding the ball for over 38 minutes. (Fightingillini.com)
"Renaissance man' brings work to FMAAA Nov 10, 2009
Fauble lives in Quincy, Illinois and commutes to Champaign, Ill. for his work and to jam with the blues band. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Richardson takes charge, leads Illini past Quincy in exhibition play Nov 9, 2009
CHAMPAIGN Later this week, high school basketball recruits Jereme Richmond, Crandall Head and Meyers Leonard will be able to sign letters of intent to attend the University of Illinois. It will signal a second straight banner recruiting haul for Illini coach Bruce Weber. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Illini Defeat Quincy, 84-63 Nov 9, 2009
D.J. Richardson scored a game-high 23 points on 9-of-13 shooting, including 5-of-8 from 3-point range, to lead the Illini vs. Quincy. - Illinois closed out exhibition play Sunday afternoon with an 84-63 victory over Quincy at the Assembly Hall. (Fightingillini.com)
Illini Cruise Past Flyers, 75-40, in Lone Exhibition Nov 9, 2009
Brianna Jones had 10 points and nine rebounds and helped the Illini defense hold Lewis to 29 percent shooting. - Fighting Illini took the Assembly Hall floor for the first time Sunday afternoon, cruising to a 75-40 exhibition win over Lewis University. (Fightingillini.com)
Volleyball Falls, 3-0, to No. 5 Illinois Nov 8, 2009
CHAMPAIGN The Michigan State volleyball team (16-10, 4-10) fell, 3-0, to No. 5 Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 7, in Huff Hall. With the win, the Fighting Illini are now 20-3 overall on the season, posting a 12-2 conference record. (Msuspartans.com)
Illini win streak reaches 11 Nov 8, 2009
Laura DeBruler now has 1,533 kills for her career. - Fifth-ranked Illinois entered Saturday night's tilt winners of 10 straight Big Ten matches, the school's longest conference streak in 17 years. (Fightingillini.com)
Fighting Illini Eager to Take the Floor on Sunday Nov 7, 2009
Fabiola Josil and the Illini host Lewis Sunday in their only exhibition before the 2009-10 season. -- Fans can get their first look at 2009-10 squad in action this Sunday, Nov. 8, when the Fighting Illini host Lewis University at Assembly Hall in a preseason exhibition game. (Fightingillini.com)
Illinois looking for answers against Minnesota Nov 7, 2009
It was homecoming in Champaign. But despite 462 passing yards from Williams, Illinois lost the game 27-20. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Lake Land seeks better start against Illinois Central Nov 7, 2009
Another Big 12 product, sophomore Layton Seeber of Champaign Centennial, led Lake Land with 20 points in Monday s opener. Moussa Gueye, a 7-footer from Senegal, had 19 points, 12 rebounds and three rebounds in his Lake Land debut. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
#5 Illini win 'Gut Check' Match over #15 Michigan Nov 7, 2009
5 Illini win 'Gut Check' Match over #15 Michigan - FIGHTINGILLINI.COM // THE OFFICIAL HOME OF UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS ATHLETICS. Rachel Feldman had 19 digs in her debut as Illinois libero. (Fightingillini.com)
Obituaries, Friday, Nov. 6, 2009 Nov 7, 2009
Memorial contributions: Champaign County Hospice. Condolences. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
Four Illinois athletes named Academic All-District Nov 6, 2009
Johannah Bangert and Laura DeBruler were each named First Team Academic All-District. - The 2009 CoSIDA/ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District Teams were announced for football and women's volleyball on Thursday and four Illinois athletes earned distinction in District 5. (Fightingillini.com)
2009-10 Illini Women's Basketball Season Outlook Nov 6, 2009
The Illini should be an exciting team to watch, as third-year head coach has the numbers and players capable of adapting to her preferred up-tempo style of play for the first time since her arrival in Champaign. The Orange and Blue boast a full roster of 14 players, as eight returning letterwinners with plenty of game experience are coupled with six talented freshmen. (Fightingillini.com)
Jay-Z Announces 2010 North American Tour Dates Nov 6, 2009
Young Jeezy will open; tickets go on sale November 13 (VHI.com -- Music News)
Volleyball Travels to Illinois for Two Big Ten Matches Nov 6, 2009
(rv) Michigan State (16-8, 4-8) vs. No. 5 Illinois (18-3, 10-2) Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009 8 p.m. ET Champaign, Ill ... UI, 3-2 (25-20, 20-25, 24-26, 28-26, 15-10) Nov. 22, 2008 Champaign, Ill. (Msuspartans.com)
Illinois-Gonzaga Tickets On Sale Friday Nov 6, 2009
Get your tickets now to catch Mike Davis and the 2009-10 Fighting Illini in action. - Illinois men's basketball tickets continue to move and fans have many opportunities to catch the action as the 23rd-ranked Fighting Illini begin the 2009-10 season. (Fightingillini.com)
No. 5 Illinois (18-3, 10-2) hosts No. 15 Michigan,... Nov 5, 2009
Westview Night Illinois host students from Westview Elementary School in Champaign on Friday night. Students will shadow event staff during the match. (Fightingillini.com)
Nickelodeon Brings Storytime Live! Theatrical Tour Across the U.S. in 2010 Nov 5, 2009
Nickelodeon Brings Storytime Live. Theatrical Tour Across the U.S. in 2010 - Yahoo. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
OUR VIEW: Rosebud Theatre patrons deserve better treatment Nov 4, 2009
mhs82 wrote on Nov 3, 2009 4:51 PM:" It has been great to have the Rosebud bringing in some great acts so close to home. We found it wonderful to introduce our kids and/or treat ourselves to ballet, orchestra, jazz, comedy, country, and classic rock at reasonable prices with a short drive home. What a great thing for us all.It's too bad the people of the area failed to support this fabulous asset. I'm very sad that we will have to drive to Chicago, Springfield, Indy, or St. Louis to see these... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Normal Parks not receiving preschool applications after budget cuts Nov 4, 2009
Normal's rate also is lower than those in Springfield, Champaign, Peoria and Galesburg. Normal resident Mary Lucas said the increase in sales tax would have a negative effect on her fixed income. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
