The final U.S. Figure Skating Championships before the 2026 Milan Olympics will take place in St. Louis.
U.S. Figure Skating announced Monday the 2026 nationals would be Jan. 5-11 at the Enterprise Center.
As usual, they will serve as the final qualifying event before the selection of the team that will be competing at the next Winter Games.
St. Louis has not h ... READ MORE >>
University of Illinois quarterback, Luke Altmyer, plans to return to the Fighting Illini football program for the 2025 season.
Altmyer made the announced Saturday during a timeout at the Illinois men's basketball game against Tennessee.
Altmyer threw for 2,543 yards, 21 touchdowns and only five interceptions during the regular season.
He was named one of ... READ MORE >>
Effingham high school will retire the jersey of Flaming Heart Legend, Blair Hardiek on December 14th.
Hardiek graduated in 2003 and still holds the EHS records for career points, rebounds, and steals.
During her senior season she averaged a double-double per game with 24 points and 10 rebounds also leading the Flaming Hearts to a 23-5 record which included a regional tit ... READ MORE >>
The Eastern Illinois men's basketball team traveled to Indianapolis to face the Butler Bulldogs.
Eastern held a 24-22 lead with 5:22 left in the first half, but Butler reclaimed the advantage with 4:24 remaining and led the rest of the way en route to a 73-58 victory.
The Panthers (2-6) were led by forward Kooper Jacobi, who led all scorers with 22 points.
EIU guard Naky ... READ MORE >>
The University of Illinois has recently announced the passing of long-time college football coach Dana Dimel, who passed away in his sleep Tuesday at the age of 62.
Dimel was a 35-year veteran of the coaching community, recently serving as an assistant coach for Illinois. Coach Demel also served as the head coach for Wyoming from 1997 to 1999, Houston from 2000 to 2002, and UTEP from 20 ... READ MORE >>
University of Illinois Volleyball keeps dancing! Earning a spot in the NCAA Volleyball tournament.
The Fighting Illini are set to face off against number 8 seeded Northern Iowa in the tournament opener taking place in Louisville Kentucky.
Illinois finished the regular season with an 18 and 12 overall record and a 10 and 10 posting in Big Ten play.
The tournament marks th ... READ MORE >>
Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer was one of 14 players added to the 2024 Manning Award Watch List on Thursday.
Altmyer is in the midst of an incredibly efficient season for the Illini, recording 15 touchdowns and 1 interception to help lead Illinois to a 6-1 record, along with a #20 ranking in the latest AP Poll.
The Manning Award recognizes the best quarterback in colle ... READ MORE >>
Indiana State redshirt freshman quarterback Elijah Owens has been added to the Jerry Rice Award Watch List.
The Sycamore became the second Indiana State quarterback to be named to the Jerry Rice Midseason Watch List in the last three seasons, and is also one of three Missouri Valley Conference players to be honored.
Owens is also one of 30 players to be named to the in-season Wa ... READ MORE >>
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema has been named to the Bear Bryant Coach of the Year Watch List.
The award is given each January to the college football coach that makes the sport better for athletes through grit and integrity both on and off the field.
Bielema has led the #22 Illini to a 5 and 1 record so far this season which includes two AP top 25 victories.
The Illin ... READ MORE >>
Lake Land college announced they will be adding a cross country team to their campus for the first time in 20 years.
Both men's and women's teams will start competing during the fall of 2025.
Up to 20 students per academic year will receieve scholarship funding to support their participation in the sport, according Lake Land representative.
"Cross Country was am ... READ MORE >>
The high school football polls for Illinois are released for the week.
St. Joseph Ogden is ranked third in class 3A with a 5 and 0 record on the season, according to the Associated Press.
In class 2A, the undefeated Maroa-Forsyth sits all the way at the top earning 118 points in the polls.
Also in 2A, Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond sits in the 8th spot with a 5 ... READ MORE >>
Eastern Illinois University football will look to pick up their 2nd consecutive victory as they travel upstate to face the Northwestern Wildcats.
EIU (1-1) is taking on their 2nd Big 10 team of the season, more than the rest of the Big South-OVC conference has played combined.
The Panthers' offense was key in their most recent victory against Indiana State, as quarterback ... READ MORE >>