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Students at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign raise over $100, 000 for HSHS St. John's Children's Hospital
19+ hour, 18+ min ago (264+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) - A year of student-led fundraising recently culminated in a high-energy, 10-hour "no-sitting" dance marathon, where the largest student-run philanthropic organization at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign announced it had raised $102, 010. 13 for HSHS St. John's Children's Hospital. Students at…...
Officials celebrate only 100 days until Illinois State Fair
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (485+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill (WICS) " Tuesday marks 100 days out from the Illinois State Fair this summer! Just some of the food options include Mickey's Massive Burritos, On Point Concessions, Taft's Mr Ribeye, Vose's Korndog, Zakopane Street Food, And Scoop Du Jour. Some…...
Illinois men's basketball: Projected starting lineup for 2026-2027
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (134+ words) After making its first Final Four in 21 years, Illinois aims to get back in 2027. Illinois officially signed Providence transfer Stefan Vaaks; during his freshman year, he scored 15 PPG on 35% from deep. If the guard can improve his defense, he'll be…...
Central District of Illinois Recognizes Crime Victims" Rights Weekend Welcomes New Facility Dog
2+ week, 15+ hour ago (662+ words) News Channel20 Central District of Illinois Recognizes Crime Victims" Rights Weekend Welcomes New Facility Dog SPRINGFIELD, Ill (WICS) - The U. S Attorney"s Office for the Central District of Illinois is recognizing National Crime Victims" Rights Week, April 19-25, 2026. This year"s theme…...
Legislation moves forward to keep Chicago Bears in Illinois
2+ week, 1+ day ago (388+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill (WICS) " Legislation is moving forward to keep the Chicago Bears stadium in Illinois. Where state legislators have already offered the Chicago Bears a location, and financial support. The key thing to know about this megaprojects bill is its…...
Illinois gun owners take stand against state regulation
3+ week, 3+ day ago (325+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill (WICS) "Illinois gun owners are taking a stand at the Capitol Wednesday. As part of their yearly lobby day, Springfield will be seeing hundreds march through the city by several gun rights organizations. Wednesday's demonstration starts off with…...
Environmental lobby day underway at Illinois State Capitol
1+ mon, 19+ hour ago (330+ words) Illinois lawmakers have been working on the POWER Act--or protecting our water, energy, and rate payers act. Kavi Chintam, the campaign manager for Illinois at Vote Solar, told News Channel 20 it's meant to be a safeguard from potential harms…...
Illinois Mother Wins $800, 000 Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (195+ words) CHICAGO, Ill. (WICS) - An Illinois i Lottery player is celebrating a big win after a casual at-home play landed her an $800, 000 Lucky Day Lotto" jackpot. The winner, who chose to remain anonymous under the name "Jenny," purchased her winning ticket using…...
Keys for Illinois beating Houston in the Sweet 16: Illini are 2. 5 point underdogs
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (250+ words) Ladies and gentlemen, on Thursday, Illinois is taking on Houston in one of the biggest games in school history." In the South Region we have two games. First up, Nebraska will take on iowa, the cornhuskers are 1. 5 point favorites And…...
Illini Offensive Coordinator Barry Lunney gets a big raise, approved by University of Illinois
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (396+ words) Illinois extend OC Barry Lunney for three-years, worth $1. 45 million annually, per ESPN and Illini Inquirer. It's a $400, 000 raise. Lunney signs new deal Last year, speculation rose that Lunney was interested in leaving Illinois to become a head coach. Illinois' offensives…...