News across Champaign County
Campus Scout | Cashless cover is ridiculous
Campus Scout is NOT HAPPY. Sorry for the aggressive introduction, folks, but Scout is really frustrated about this one. Scout was originally going to have a much milder introduction to this article, probably something like the following paragraph. “Hello, folks! Scout is here to…
Rantoul/PBL boys golf finishes fifth in county tourney
RANTOUL – The Rantoul/Paxton-Buckley-Loda boys golf team finished fifth in the Champaign County Tournament on Tuesday. Lucas Rodeen tied for eighth individually with a score of 77. Jack Flesner tied for 18th with a score of 81, Avery Busboom and Tucker Fox tied for 28th with…
UI welcomes largest ever first-year class for fourth consecutive year
This fall, the University admitted the largest-ever first-year class in its history, with 9,332 students. Since Fall 2023, the size of the incoming class has continuously broken previous records and grown from 8,325 students to over 9,000. In the last 10 years, the size of the…
Column | Expected to win, how can Illini dominate Eastern Illinois?
After splitting a home-and-home series against Marquette (3-4), Illinois (5-3) will head to Charleston, Illinois, to take on Eastern Illinois (1-7) at 6 p.m. Wednesday. As heavy favorites, the Illini have the opportunity to prove themselves as an improved team against a weaker…
Review | ‘Practical Magic 2’ casts a spell on nostalgic watchers
Rating: 7/10 Almost three decades after “Practical Magic” introduced audiences to the Owens sisters, director Susanne Bier attempts to bring back the ’90s magic in the sequel “Practical Magic 2.” The movie follows the Owens family as they work to overcome a family curse that…
‘The work shows’: Ayo Dosunmu adds to extensive Illini legacy with Hall of Fame induction
Since announcing his commitment to Illinois almost a decade ago, Ayo Dosunmu has built himself an impressive list of accolades, ranging from Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year to a consensus first-team All-American selection with his jersey hanging in the State Farm Center…
Mountains, valleys: Pathway to Illinois’ Sunday victory over Marquette
Climbing, falling, succeeding. These were the three phases Illinois (5-3) went through on its way to defeating Marquette (3-4) in a back-and-forth battle at Huff Hall on Sunday afternoon. The game ended in a 3-2 victory for the orange and blue. Coming off a clear defeat just two…
Sunday Scaries: Illini finish 4th in Sahalee Players Championship
Illinois took its talents to Washington this weekend to compete in the Sahalee Players Championship. A fantastic performance Saturday combined with a mediocre showing on Sunday led the Illini to a fourth-place finish. The team finished the weekend 27 over par after a 16 over par…
Review | Oasis reunites on ‘Don’t Look Back in Anger,’ overlooks the band’s legacy
The documentary, “Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger,” attempts to capture the reconciliation of brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher of Oasis, who saw their band launch one of the most successful comeback tours of the 21st century. The documentary, released Sept. 9, was grand in its…
Obituary: Kaiden McCubbins
Kaiden Phoenix McCubbins, 22 of Thomasboro, passed away at 5:28 a.m. Sunday, September 6, 2026, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Friday, September 18, 2026, at First Lutheran Church, 301 S. College Street, Paxton with Rev. Scott…
Penalty kicks pave Michigan’s path past Illinois
The air at Demirjian Park carried the heavy, humid heat of a mid-September afternoon as 479 fans filed into the stands. On paper, Illinois entered Sunday’s Big Ten clash with clear momentum, holding a 3-0-4 record while sitting tied for No. 9 in the conference standings. Michigan…
The week in news: UI TPUSA chapter remembers Charlie Kirk; Dylan Blaha faces federal recognition withdrawal
On campus: UI TPUSA chapter remembers Charlie Kirk The University’s chapter of Turning Point USA hosted a vigil Thursday for the anniversary of the death of late TPUSA founder Charlie Kirk. Roughly 40 people attended the event, which began with viewing a two-hour nationally…