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From Tornado Warnings to High Winds to Snow, Central Illinois sees 12 hours of wild weather - IPM Newsroom
From Tornado Warnings to High Winds to Snow, Central Illinois sees 12 hours of wild weather IPM Newsroom
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 8:17 am
Breaking down Illinois’ path to NCAA Tournament Final Four - The Champaign Room
Breaking down Illinois’ path to NCAA Tournament Final Four The Champaign Room
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 3:47 am
Illinois vs Penn, VCU vs UNC predictions for 2026 NCAA bracket first round in Greenville - Greenville Online
Illinois vs Penn, VCU vs UNC predictions for 2026 NCAA bracket first round in Greenville Greenville Online
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 2:11 am
Penn basketball tickets in 2026 NCAA Tournament, prices, how to buy - Greenville Online
Penn basketball tickets in 2026 NCAA Tournament, prices, how to buy Greenville Online
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 2:09 am
Illinois basketball tickets in 2026 NCAA Tournament, prices, how to buy - Greenville Online
Illinois basketball tickets in 2026 NCAA Tournament, prices, how to buy Greenville Online
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 2:07 am
Illinois ready to 'let it rip' in NCAA tournament - The News-Gazette
Illinois ready to 'let it rip' in NCAA tournament The News-Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 1:43 am
Pups, people race to the finish line in Champaign Park District’s Lucky Dog 5k - WCIA.com
Pups, people race to the finish line in Champaign Park District’s Lucky Dog 5k WCIA.com
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 1:39 am
What to know about Illinois’ first round opponent: Penn Quakers - WCIA.com
What to know about Illinois’ first round opponent: Penn Quakers WCIA.com
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 1:26 am
NCAA Tournament: Illinois men get a No. 3 seed and will face Penn in the 1st round - Yahoo Sports
NCAA Tournament: Illinois men get a No. 3 seed and will face Penn in the 1st round Yahoo Sports
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 1:26 am
Storm winds knock out power for hundreds across central Illinois - Chambana Today
Storm winds knock out power for hundreds across central Illinois Chambana Today
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 1:21 am
How to buy Illinois vs. Penn 2026 March Madness tickets - Knoxville News Sentinel
How to buy Illinois vs. Penn 2026 March Madness tickets Knoxville News Sentinel
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 1:17 am
Penn Set For First Round Matchup Against Illinois In NCAA Tournament - ivyleague.com
Penn Set For First Round Matchup Against Illinois In NCAA Tournament ivyleague.com
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 12:57 am
Fighting Illini Secure #7 Seed in NCAA Tournament, Take on [10] Colorado in First Round on Saturday - University of Illinois Athletics
Fighting Illini Secure #7 Seed in NCAA Tournament, Take on [10] Colorado in First Round on Saturday University of Illinois Athletics
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 12:47 am
Tip time, TV channel announced for Illinois-Penn - The Champaign Room
Tip time, TV channel announced for Illinois-Penn The Champaign Room
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 12:44 am
Illinois opens as massive favorite over McCaffery, No. 14 Penn - The Champaign Room
Illinois opens as massive favorite over McCaffery, No. 14 Penn The Champaign Room
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 11:33 pm
Join The Champaign Room’s 2026 Bracket Challenge - The Champaign Room
Join The Champaign Room’s 2026 Bracket Challenge The Champaign Room
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 11:00 pm
Illini Close Regular Season With Third-Place Finish at Minnesota Quad Meet - University of Illinois Athletics
Illini Close Regular Season With Third-Place Finish at Minnesota Quad Meet University of Illinois Athletics
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 10:49 pm
Breaking: Underwood’s Illini Plays Fran McCaffrey’s Penn Quakers in NCAA Tournament First Round - IlliniGuys.com
Breaking: Underwood’s Illini Plays Fran McCaffrey’s Penn Quakers in NCAA Tournament First Round IlliniGuys.com
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 10:43 pm
Illinois a No. 3 seed in NCAA Tournament, will face No. 14 Penn on Thursday in South Carolina - Chicago Sun-Times
Illinois a No. 3 seed in NCAA Tournament, will face No. 14 Penn on Thursday in South Carolina Chicago Sun-Times
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 10:36 pm
Illinois earns No. 3 seed in 2026 NCAA Tournament - The Champaign Room
Illinois earns No. 3 seed in 2026 NCAA Tournament The Champaign Room
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 10:33 pm
Wisconsin earns #5 seed for NCAA Tournament - WEAU
Wisconsin earns #5 seed for NCAA Tournament WEAU
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 10:19 pm
TCR Final Bracketology: Illinois Falls Off the Two Line - The Champaign Room
TCR Final Bracketology: Illinois Falls Off the Two Line The Champaign Room
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 10:06 pm
Epilepsy advocacy group hosts educational conference - WCIA.com
Epilepsy advocacy group hosts educational conference WCIA.com
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 9:59 pm
Joe Hutchinson Obituary (2026) - Champaign, IL - The News-Gazette - Legacy obituary
Joe Hutchinson Obituary (2026) - Champaign, IL - The News-Gazette Legacy obituary
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 8:51 pm
Ruby Bohlen Obituary (2026) - Champaign, IL - The News-Gazette - Legacy obituary
Ruby Bohlen Obituary (2026) - Champaign, IL - The News-Gazette Legacy obituary
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 8:15 pm
Champaign board game store Dr. G’s Brainworks closing after more than a decade - Chambana Today
Champaign board game store Dr. G’s Brainworks closing after more than a decade Chambana Today
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 4:01 pm
Photos: Marist earns program’s 1st state basketball title with 44-28 win over Benet - Chicago Tribune
Photos: Marist earns program’s 1st state basketball title with 44-28 win over Benet Chicago Tribune
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 2:27 pm
Werner | Can Illini lift cloud over once-sunny season in NCAA Tournament? 'We get another life' - 247Sports
Werner | Can Illini lift cloud over once-sunny season in NCAA Tournament? 'We get another life' 247Sports
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 11:04 am
Two GOP candidates running for Illinois' 13th Congressional District - The State Journal-Register
Two GOP candidates running for Illinois' 13th Congressional District The State Journal-Register
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 9:50 am
Three things to watch when Illinois basketball faces Maryland - MSN
Three things to watch when Illinois basketball faces Maryland MSN
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 6:18 am
UCLA Star Jordan Chiles Leads Bruins to Victory in Final Home Meet - National Today
UCLA Star Jordan Chiles Leads Bruins to Victory in Final Home Meet National Today
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 6:10 am
Illinois’ new #1 priority entering March Madness - The Champaign Room
Illinois’ new #1 priority entering March Madness The Champaign Room
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 6:03 am
Second to one: Manual foils QND's epic fourth-quarter comeback to win Class 2A state title - Ground News
Second to one: Manual foils QND's epic fourth-quarter comeback to win Class 2A state title Ground News
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 5:27 am
Illinois falls to Wisconsin 91-88 in OT in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament - KWQC
Illinois falls to Wisconsin 91-88 in OT in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 1:34 am
March 7 – March 13 Crimestoppers Booking Report - Chambana Today
March 7 – March 13 Crimestoppers Booking Report Chambana Today
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 12:11 am
Men's Basketball Falls to Purdue at Big Ten Tournament, 73-66 - uclabruins.com
Men's Basketball Falls to Purdue at Big Ten Tournament, 73-66 uclabruins.com
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 11:27 pm
Badgers Rally Back Again: A 15-Point Comeback, Overtime, and a 91–88 Big Ten Tournament Statement - El-Balad.com
Badgers Rally Back Again: A 15-Point Comeback, Overtime, and a 91–88 Big Ten Tournament Statement El-Balad.com
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 7:28 pm
Staple board game store in Champaign Co. shutting down - AOL.com
Staple board game store in Champaign Co. shutting down AOL.com
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 5:05 pm
Staple board game store in Champaign Co. shutting down - WCIA.com
Staple board game store in Champaign Co. shutting down WCIA.com
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 3:58 pm
Two GOP Candidates Vie for Illinois' 13th District Seat - National Today
Two GOP Candidates Vie for Illinois' 13th District Seat National Today
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 3:53 pm
Champaign city council cancels march 17 meeting, schedules special session - Chambana Today
Champaign city council cancels march 17 meeting, schedules special session Chambana Today
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 3:36 pm
17-year-old hospitalized after early morning shooting in Urbana, police investigating - WCIA.com
17-year-old hospitalized after early morning shooting in Urbana, police investigating WCIA.com
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 3:30 pm
Children rescued from burning vehicle, man arrested on suspected OVI after car hits utility pole - WHIO TV
Children rescued from burning vehicle, man arrested on suspected OVI after car hits utility pole WHIO TV
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 3:16 pm
Central Illinois Weather: Champaign Jumps to 67°F Sunday Before Rain Turns to Snow Overnight - Country Herald
Central Illinois Weather: Champaign Jumps to 67°F Sunday Before Rain Turns to Snow Overnight Country Herald
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 11:29 am
5 frustrating observations from the Illinois basketball loss to Wisconsin - Writing Illini
5 frustrating observations from the Illinois basketball loss to Wisconsin Writing Illini
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 11:12 am
Regional Planning Commission seeks to buy Champaign building for new headquarters - The News-Gazette
Regional Planning Commission seeks to buy Champaign building for new headquarters The News-Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 9:30 am
Iowa Softball Scores 21 Runs in Series Opener Defeat of Illinois - National Today
Iowa Softball Scores 21 Runs in Series Opener Defeat of Illinois National Today
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 9:09 am
Champaign Unit 4 restructuring superintendent’s cabinet - Chambana Today
Champaign Unit 4 restructuring superintendent’s cabinet Chambana Today
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 7:00 am
Disheveled Illinois locker room paints grim picture after Big Ten Tournament vs. Wisconsin - sportingnews.com
Disheveled Illinois locker room paints grim picture after Big Ten Tournament vs. Wisconsin sportingnews.com
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 4:59 am
Leo Senior Michael Lewis' Fantastic Year: 'America's Got Talent' and the IHSA Basketball State Finals - Ground News
Leo Senior Michael Lewis' Fantastic Year: 'America's Got Talent' and the IHSA Basketball State Finals Ground News
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 3:17 am
Photos: York, Benet and Kaneland boys basketball state semifinals - Daily Herald
Photos: York, Benet and Kaneland boys basketball state semifinals Daily Herald
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 11:43 pm
Player Grades: Wagler, Stojakovic aggression not enough for Illini in BTT loss to Wisconsin - 247Sports
Player Grades: Wagler, Stojakovic aggression not enough for Illini in BTT loss to Wisconsin 247Sports
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 10:45 pm
Illini emphatically demonstrate who and where they are against Badgers - The Champaign Room
Illini emphatically demonstrate who and where they are against Badgers The Champaign Room
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 10:38 pm
Jill Biddle Obituary (1953 - 2026) - Prospect Heights, IL - The News-Gazette - Legacy obituary
Jill Biddle Obituary (1953 - 2026) - Prospect Heights, IL - The News-Gazette Legacy obituary
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 10:36 pm
‘Lack of focus’ ends Illinois’ Big Ten Tournament run early - The Champaign Room
‘Lack of focus’ ends Illinois’ Big Ten Tournament run early The Champaign Room
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 10:29 pm
Champaign School Dist. ‘restructuring’ superintendent’s cabinet through downsizing, new leadership roles - WCIA.com
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 9:40 pm
Dylan Blaha will host election day party in Champaign awaiting congressional results - Chambana Today
Dylan Blaha will host election day party in Champaign awaiting congressional results Chambana Today
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 8:26 pm
Kathy's #Mailbag, March 13, 2026 - The News-Gazette
Kathy's #Mailbag, March 13, 2026 The News-Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 7:00 pm
Missing girl last seen in Champaign believed to be in Chicago or Milwaukee, police say - WGN-TV
Missing girl last seen in Champaign believed to be in Chicago or Milwaukee, police say WGN-TV
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 6:59 pm
Champaign County residents warned about scam calls - Peak of Ohio
Champaign County residents warned about scam calls Peak of Ohio
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 6:53 pm
Champaign County Board of Elections deputy chair jailed on federal charges - Springfield News-Sun
Champaign County Board of Elections deputy chair jailed on federal charges Springfield News-Sun
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 5:27 pm
Two Democrats vying for Champaign Co. Executive job - WCIA.com
Two Democrats vying for Champaign Co. Executive job WCIA.com
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 5:01 pm
Wisconsin a significant underdog vs. Illinois on Friday - MSN
Wisconsin a significant underdog vs. Illinois on Friday MSN
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 3:21 pm
Spring break is here - Smile Politely
Spring break is here Smile Politely
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 2:01 pm
2 hurt in Champaign County crash on I-57 - wandtv.com
2 hurt in Champaign County crash on I-57 wandtv.com
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 12:25 pm
Champaign County zoning meeting on data center moratorium postponed - Chambana Today
Champaign County zoning meeting on data center moratorium postponed Chambana Today
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 10:31 pm
UPDATE: Teen charged with first-degree murder released with no-driving condition - WCIA.com
UPDATE: Teen charged with first-degree murder released with no-driving condition WCIA.com
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 9:28 pm
Marshall returns to Champaign for the first time since 'Hoop Dreams' and wins a 1A semifinal - Chicago Sun-Times
Marshall returns to Champaign for the first time since 'Hoop Dreams' and wins a 1A semifinal Chicago Sun-Times
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 7:57 pm
Joe’s Brewery serves 14-day suspension for underage alcohol sale; documents reveal history of violations - WCIA.com
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 7:26 pm
Sean Evans is this year’s Illinois Commencement speaker - Smile Politely
Sean Evans is this year’s Illinois Commencement speaker Smile Politely
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 4:35 pm
Champaign police to step up impaired driving enforcement ahead of St. Patrick’s Day - Chambana Today
Champaign police to step up impaired driving enforcement ahead of St. Patrick’s Day Chambana Today
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 3:01 pm
Local film buffs on the Academy’s persistent blind spots - Smile Politely
Local film buffs on the Academy’s persistent blind spots Smile Politely
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 2:04 pm
How has political populism affected transatlantic relations? - Illinois News Bureau
How has political populism affected transatlantic relations? Illinois News Bureau
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 1:21 pm
Thirsty Thursday: London fog at Hopscotch Bakery - Smile Politely
Thirsty Thursday: London fog at Hopscotch Bakery Smile Politely
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 1:20 pm
Polyvinyl Provisions opening March 20 - Smile Politely
Polyvinyl Provisions opening March 20 Smile Politely
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 1:04 pm
Are you the next Smile Politely Culture Editor? - Smile Politely
Are you the next Smile Politely Culture Editor? Smile Politely
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 1:03 pm
Bench play can be Illinois’ X-factor in postseason - The Champaign Room
Bench play can be Illinois’ X-factor in postseason The Champaign Room
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 12:44 pm
The Weekender: March 13-15 - Smile Politely
The Weekender: March 13-15 Smile Politely
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 12:03 pm
Teacher of the Week: Kevin Frederick, South Side Elementary, Champaign - The News-Gazette
Teacher of the Week: Kevin Frederick, South Side Elementary, Champaign The News-Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 10:45 am
Illinois’ most likely path to a Big Ten title - The Champaign Room
Illinois’ most likely path to a Big Ten title The Champaign Room
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 3:10 am
Three Illini earn All-Big Ten honors - The Champaign Room
Three Illini earn All-Big Ten honors The Champaign Room
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 3:08 am
IHSA boys state basketball tournament returns to Champaign this week - Capitol City Now
IHSA boys state basketball tournament returns to Champaign this week Capitol City Now
📢 Published on 📅 11 March 2026 🕒 5:51 pm
Homelessness is a growing problem in Champaign County. A group of local organizations aims to help - IPM Newsroom
Homelessness is a growing problem in Champaign County. A group of local organizations aims to help IPM Newsroom
📢 Published on 📅 11 March 2026 🕒 5:00 pm
Champaign County holds public hearing on proposed data center moratorium - Chambana Today
Champaign County holds public hearing on proposed data center moratorium Chambana Today
📢 Published on 📅 10 March 2026 🕒 10:17 pm
A guide to Champaign County’s primary election ballot - The Daily Illini
A guide to Champaign County’s primary election ballot The Daily Illini
📢 Published on 📅 10 March 2026 🕒 5:55 pm
Champaign Co. taking big steps toward ending homelessness for good - WCIA.com
Champaign Co. taking big steps toward ending homelessness for good WCIA.com
📢 Published on 📅 10 March 2026 🕒 4:57 pm
Questions for candidates: Sanford Hess for Champaign County Executive - Smile Politely
Questions for candidates: Sanford Hess for Champaign County Executive Smile Politely
📢 Published on 📅 10 March 2026 🕒 4:00 pm
TCR Bracketology 11.0: What’s at stake during Champ Week - The Champaign Room
TCR Bracketology 11.0: What’s at stake during Champ Week The Champaign Room
📢 Published on 📅 10 March 2026 🕒 12:38 pm
‘The gas is too expensive’: Champaign Co. residents, finance professor react as oil prices rise - WCIA.com
‘The gas is too expensive’: Champaign Co. residents, finance professor react as oil prices rise WCIA.com
📢 Published on 📅 10 March 2026 🕒 1:56 am
15 polling locations close in Champaign Co. Here’s where: - WCIA.com
15 polling locations close in Champaign Co. Here’s where: WCIA.com
📢 Published on 📅 9 March 2026 🕒 8:59 pm
Crime Stoppers seeking tips on Champaign retail theft - WCIA.com
Crime Stoppers seeking tips on Champaign retail theft WCIA.com
📢 Published on 📅 9 March 2026 🕒 5:29 pm
Illinois 71-69 Michigan State (Mar 5, 2026) Final Score - ESPN
Illinois 71-69 Michigan State (Mar 5, 2026) Final Score ESPN
📢 Published on 📅 5 March 2026 🕒 2:44 am
Champaign Police Invite Residents to Coffee with a Cop on March 11! - City of Champaign (.gov)
Champaign Police Invite Residents to Coffee with a Cop on March 11! City of Champaign (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 3 March 2026 🕒 4:06 pm
2026 Spring Yard Waste Collection - City of Champaign (.gov)
2026 Spring Yard Waste Collection City of Champaign (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 23 February 2026 🕒 4:20 pm
Jeanne Hoefling Obituary (1942 - 2026) - Champaign, IL - The News-Gazette - Legacy obituary
Jeanne Hoefling Obituary (1942 - 2026) - Champaign, IL - The News-Gazette Legacy obituary
📢 Published on 📅 17 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Champaign County moves forward with moratorium on 'big data centers' - wandtv.com
Champaign County moves forward with moratorium on 'big data centers' wandtv.com
📢 Published on 📅 5 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
December Parking Promotion in Downtown Champaign - City of Champaign (.gov)
December Parking Promotion in Downtown Champaign City of Champaign (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 25 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
City of Champaign Launches the New City Center Team - City of Champaign (.gov)
City of Champaign Launches the New City Center Team City of Champaign (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 12 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Calendar - Siebel School of Computing and Data Science
Calendar Siebel School of Computing and Data Science
📢 Published on 📅 12 August 2025 🕒 9:01 pm
Undergraduate opportunities - Beckman Institute
Undergraduate opportunities Beckman Institute
📢 Published on 📅 24 May 2025 🕒 2:55 pm
Illinois Computing Accelerator for Non-Specialists (iCAN) - Siebel School of Computing and Data Science
Illinois Computing Accelerator for Non-Specialists (iCAN) Siebel School of Computing and Data Science
📢 Published on 📅 18 July 2024 🕒 12:42 pm
Champaign-Urbana Area Family-Friendly Events Calendar - ChambanaMoms.com
Champaign-Urbana Area Family-Friendly Events Calendar ChambanaMoms.com
📢 Published on 📅 22 July 2017 🕒 11:50 am
ChambanaMoms.com - The Top Online Resource for Champaign-Urbana Area Families - ChambanaMoms.com
ChambanaMoms.com - The Top Online Resource for Champaign-Urbana Area Families ChambanaMoms.com
📢 Published on 📅 18 January 2013 🕒 2:41 am
