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Wednesday, November 4

The News-GazetteNov 4

Election '26: Anderson 'disappointed' but not surprised by current results

Sports IllustratedNov 4

Illinois' Quentin Coleman Takes EvanMiya By Storm, Becomes No. 1 Freshman

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IPM NewsroomNov 4

Champaign County 2026 Midterm Election results

IPM NewsroomNov 4

Incumbent Aaron Ammons leads in Champaign County clerk’s race

Tuesday, November 3

Sports IllustratedNov 3

Illinois Basketball Player Grades After Win Over FDU

WCIA.comNov 3

UNOFFICIAL RESULTS: $192M for Champaign School District improvements approved by voters

WCIA.comNov 3

Ammons seeks 3rd term as Champaign County Clerk, faces Alan Anderson

Sports IllustratedNov 3

ESPN FPI Predicts Clear Favorite for Illinois Football vs. Nebraska

FOX4KC.comNov 3

Illinois cancels two college football games against Mizzou

WCIA.comNov 3

UNOFFICIAL RESULTS: Ammons defeats Smith for seventh consecutive term in Illinois 103rd District

Yahoo SportsNov 3

3 Surprises From Illinois Basketball's Season-Opening Win Over FDU

WANDNov 3

Illinois women look to show no mercy against Detroit Mercy in opener

Yahoo SportsNov 3

Illinois’ Jake Davis Injury Update Not Ideal After 75-Point Win

Sports IllustratedNov 3

Illinois Basketball Will Be Gunning for KenPom's Top Offense All Season

The Champaign RoomNov 3

Illinois and Notre Dame schedule series for 2027 and 2028

WANDNov 3

Illinois, Notre Dame agree to football series in 2027 and 2028

Yahoo SportsNov 3

Illinois Senior Jake Davis Exits Season Opener with Concerning Injury

Yahoo SportsNov 3

How to Watch Illinois vs. Penn: Game Time, TV Channel, Online Streaming and Odds

Monday, November 2

Sports IllustratedNov 2

Every Record Illinois Basketball Broke (and Nearly Broke) in Win Over FDU

Sports IllustratedNov 2

Social Media Reacts to Illinois Basketball's Annihilation of Fairleigh Dickinson

Sports IllustratedNov 2

Brad Underwood Breaks Down What Every Illini Freshman Brings to the Table

University of Illinois AthleticsNov 2

Illinois Hosts Nebraska For Dads Day, Hail to the Blue Out on Friday Night - University of Illinois Athletics

Sunday, November 1

ChambanaMoms.comNov 1

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

Legacy | ObituaryNov 1

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

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

Atlas ObscuraOct 30

Blue Waters Supercomputer in Champaign

Belleville News-DemocratOct 30

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

MaxPrepsOct 30

St. Thomas More High School (Champaign, IL) Girls Soccer

Thursday, October 29

MaxPrepsOct 29

Champaign Central Football Schedule

IPM NewsroomOct 29

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

Wednesday, October 28

Sports IllustratedOct 28

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

MaxPrepsOct 28

Champaign Central Baseball Schedule

MaxPrepsOct 28

Champaign Central High School (IL) Baseball

Monday, October 26

MaxPrepsOct 26

Champaign Central Basketball Schedule

Saturday, October 24

MaxPrepsOct 24

Schedule - Centennial Chargers (Champaign, IL) Football 26-27

MaxPrepsOct 24

St. Thomas More High School (Champaign, IL) Football

Legacy | ObituaryOct 24

Helen Williams Obituary (1946 - 2026) - Champaign, IL - The News-Gazette

Friday, October 23

MaxPrepsOct 23

Champaign Central High School (IL) Football

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

Monday, October 12

City of Champaign (.gov)Oct 12

The City of Champaign Celebrates CU Pride Fest 2026

Sunday, October 11

WCIA.comOct 11

UPDATE: Coroner ID’s man killed in Champaign Co. crash

Friday, October 9

City of Champaign (.gov)Oct 9

Champaign Apprenticeship Readiness Program Celebration

Thursday, October 8

Legacy | ObituaryOct 8

Addie Williams Obituary (1931 - 2026) - Champaign, IL - The News-Gazette

Wednesday, October 7

Capitol News IllinoisOct 7

Illinois Republicans seek attorney general’s help after Champaign County ballot errors

ChambanaMoms.comOct 7

Where to See Stunning Fall Colors in Champaign-Urbana

Tuesday, October 6

The News-GazetteOct 6

Your Questions, Their Answers | Spotlight on Champaign County Sheriff, Part 1

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