News-Gazette Videos

Champaign Central at Centennial girls' swim and dive highlights

Wed, 09/19/2018 - 7:00am | Colin Likas

Video highlights from a girls' swimming and diving meet between Champaign Central and Centennial on Sept. 18, 2018, at Unit 4 Pool, with post-event reaction from Maroons coach Katie VanHootegem and athlete Maddie Hieser, as well as Chargers coach Courtney Lehmann and athlete Lizzie Gile.

Illini offense has room to grow

Mon, 09/17/2018 - 6:59pm | Scott Richey

Illinois offensive coordinator Rod Smith discusses his still young offensive line and the growth process for his entire offense as the season progresses.

Penn State offense will be a challenge

Mon, 09/17/2018 - 6:12pm | Scott Richey

Illinois defensive coordinator Hardy Nickerson talks his group's growth, the importance of takeaways and the challenge Trace McSorley and the Penn State offense will present Friday night at Memorial Stadium.

Illinois ready for Friday night lights

Mon, 09/17/2018 - 4:37pm | Scott Richey

Illinois coach Lovie Smith reflects on Saturday's loss to South Florida, looks ahead to playing No. 10 Penn State on Friday night and discusses how his defense is faring in the takeaway battle.

Cubbie Conversation, Sept. 17, 2018

Mon, 09/17/2018 - 12:06pm | Jim Rossow

The offense struggles continue. But at 87-62, the Cubs remain on track to win their division. 'We're in good shape,' our J.J. Lockwood says. Just think how good it'll be if, say, Kris Bryant finally hits another home run.

Crime Stoppers: John Deere theft

Mon, 09/17/2018 - 11:41am | Anthony Zilis

On the morning of Thursday, Sept. 13, officers were sent to AHW LLC, the John Deere dealership at 314 N. Cottonwood Road. The learned that the night before, someone forced entry to the property and stole a white 2012 Chevrolet Silverado delivery truck with the name "John Deere" and initials "AHW" on the side. Also stolen was a green John Deere Gator utility vehicle.