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Today

Cornhuskers Wire3:01 am

Report card from Nebraska’s disappointing loss to Illinois

Yesterday

College Football NewsYesterday

Illinois vs UCLA Prediction: The Illini Are Wrecking the Big Ten

Sports IllustratedYesterday

Why Illinois Basketball Will Dominate Texas Tech

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Sports IllustratedYesterday

ESPN BPI Picks Favorite for Illinois Basketball vs. Texas Tech

Yahoo SportsYesterday

Illinois vs. Iowa game time set

WANDYesterday

Kickoff announced for senior day against Iowa on Nov. 21

Alton TelegraphYesterday

Illinois vs. Iowa Hawkeyes football game time, TV channel announced

Sports IllustratedYesterday

Illinois Basketball Pursuing High-Upside Lithuanian Forward Ignas Stombergas

Sports IllustratedYesterday

Illinois Basketball 5-Star Target Brady Pettigrew Releases Top 10

Sports IllustratedYesterday

Nebraska Football Loses Again, and the Wheels Are Coming Off the Matt Rhule Era

Sunday, November 8

Yahoo SportsNov 8

Illinois Basketball 2026-27 Scouting Report: Quentin Coleman

Sports IllustratedNov 8

How to Watch Illinois Basketball vs Texas Tech

Alton TelegraphNov 8

Find out the Illinois vs. Texas Tech men's basketball betting odds

Yahoo SportsNov 8

Corn Nation Overreaction: Huskers Fall to Illinois, Fans Demand Greater ROI

The Daily NebraskanNov 8

GALLERY: Nebraska Football vs Illinois

Alton TelegraphNov 8

Find out the Illinois vs. UCLA football betting odds, point spread

Sports IllustratedNov 8

Six Illini Land on ESPN's 2027 NBA Draft Big Board, Including a Lottery Pick

Yahoo SportsNov 8

Nebraska’s Anthony Colandrea Makes Decision on Future; QB Recruit Trae Taylor Comments

MaxPrepsNov 8

Champaign Central High School (IL) Volleyball

The Champaign RoomNov 8

Illinois women obliterate Southern, 99-28

Heavy.comNov 8

Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea Makes Decision on Future; QB Recruit Trae Taylor Comments

Saturday, November 7

Cornhuskers WireNov 7

A closer look at Nebraska's devastating loss to Illinois

Sports IllustratedNov 7

Tad Stryker: Nebraska Football’s OS is Not OK

Sports IllustratedNov 7

3 Ways Illinois Football Dominated Nebraska in Fourth Straight Win

Sports IllustratedNov 7

Illinois Basketball Blows Out Penn: Illini Player Grades After the Win

Sports IllustratedNov 7

Social Media Reacts to Illinois Football's Victory Over Nebraska

Friday, November 6

Sports IllustratedNov 6

3 Startling Stats From Illinois Basketball's Win Against Penn

Sports IllustratedNov 6

Brad Underwood's Best Quotes After Illinois Basketball Routed Penn

Legacy | ObituaryNov 6

Lynda Wirth Obituary (1942 - 2026) - Champaign, IL - The News-Gazette

Legacy | ObituaryNov 6

John Dussinger Obituary (2026) - Champaign, IL - The News-Gazette

Thursday, November 5

Legacy | ObituaryNov 5

Janice Ruth Kelly Obituary (1959 - 2026) - Champaign, IL - WLFI

Wednesday, November 4

MaxPrepsNov 4

Champaign Central High School (IL) Baseball

Sunday, November 1

ChambanaMoms.comNov 1

35+ Ways to have Holiday Season Fun on a Budget in Champaign-Urbana

Legacy | ObituaryNov 1

Shirley Johnson Obituary (1940 - 2026) - Champaign, IL - The News-Gazette

Saturday, October 31

MaxPrepsOct 31

Champaign Central High School (IL) Girls Soccer

Friday, October 30

University of Illinois AthleticsOct 30

Four Fighting Illini Set for Notre Dame Hidden Duals

Belleville News-DemocratOct 30

This IL city ranks among best college towns in US — and it’s not near Chicago

Atlas ObscuraOct 30

Blue Waters Supercomputer in Champaign

Thursday, October 29

IPM NewsroomOct 29

Champaign County Clerk candidates disagree on Trump's SAVE Act, decline to discuss federal charges

Legacy | ObituaryOct 29

Charles Beetz Obituary (1941 - 2026) - Champaign, IL - The News-Gazette

Wednesday, October 28

Sports IllustratedOct 28

Even an Exhibition – Illinois vs. UIC – Reminds What Makes College Basketball Special

Monday, October 26

MaxPrepsOct 26

Champaign Central Basketball Schedule

Sunday, October 25

University of Illinois AthleticsOct 25

Results: Battle for the Boot JAE Foundation Open

Friday, October 23

Arizona Daily SunOct 23

Oct 24, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Michael Clayton II (7) passes the ball during the first half against the Oregon Ducks at Gies Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

City of Champaign (.gov)Oct 23

Get Ready For Fall Yard Waste Collection!

Wednesday, October 21

City of Champaign (.gov)Oct 21

Arrest Made in August 26, 2026, Shooting Investigation

Tuesday, October 20

Legacy | ObituaryOct 20

Ralph Tankersley Obituary (1940 - 2026) - Champaign, IL - The News-Gazette

Thursday, October 15

ChambanaMoms.comOct 15

Where to Trunk or Treat in Champaign-Urbana and Beyond

The News-GazetteOct 15

High School Huddle: Champaign Central’s success should answer any questions left about flag football in Illinois

Wednesday, October 14

MaxPrepsOct 14

Centennial High School (Champaign, IL) JV Soccer

Monday, October 12

City of Champaign (.gov)Oct 12

The City of Champaign Celebrates CU Pride Fest 2026

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