DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) -- Big time news for Millikin Athletics today.
The CCIW announced spring schedules for fall sports.
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) -- For the third time this season, the Illini basketball team has a game get postponed.
Saturday's game between Illinois and Michigan State is being postponed.
DECATUR, ILL. (WAND-TV) -- Once again, the Bret Bielema effect has given Illinois football a boost as two more defensive players have announced they are returning to Illinois for one more year on the football field.
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) -- The Illini welcomed Ohio State to Champaign for the first time in four years.
Illinois looking to avoid dropping their second straight game at home.
Governor Pritzker announced today that Regions 1, 2 and 5 were moving to Tier 2 mitigations.
New IHSA guidelines were given to schools in those Regions. For schools who aren't, all IHSA athletics remain paused.
MAROA, Ill. (WAND) -- When he first sent out his #HearOurVoiceIllinois video, Maroa-Forsyth senior football player Wade Jostes had about 30 classmates by his side, helping him support his mission.
A little over three days later, his video posted on Twitter now has over 34-thousand views, with hundreds of parents, players and school officials joining the cause to bring back high school sports in Illinois.
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Each week, sports director Mark Pearson, Evan Abramson and Orlando Toatley put the spotlight on a local high school athlete who is excelling not only as an athlete, but as a student and a community member!
CHARLESTON, Ill. (WAND) -- The EIU men's basketball team with an OVC showdown tonight against Morehead State.
JACKSONVILLE, Ill. (WAND) -- Jacksonville High School athletics are making their voices heard.
Wednesday night, players from their athletic teams gathered to be apart of a social media video that is geared toward grabbing the attention of government officials and IDPH.
The IHSA Board of Directors held their regularly scheduled meeting today, but not much changed.
High school sports in Illinois remain paused for the time being.
JACKSONVILLE, Ill. (WAND) -- To quote Baker Mayfield, "A guy named Blake that I introduced myself to literally in the locker room before the game stepped up in the fourth quarter."
That guy named Blake; is Blake Hance from Jacksonville, IL. More >>
Current CBS broadcaster, former NFL quarterback, and former Eastern Illinois University quarterback Tony Romo is heading to the College Football Hall of Fame.Â
The announcement came Monday as Romo will represent the first ever EIU player to enter the fall of fame. More >>
WARRENSBURG, Ill. (WAND) -- 200 to 300 shots at a time, players from the Warrensburg-Latham Men's Basketball team practice in preparation for the 2021 season. More >>
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) -- The No. 14 Illinois men's basketball team announced Monday evening that Wednesday's road matchup against Nebraska has been postponed. More >>
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) -- For the first time all season, No. 12 Illinois (9-4, 5-2) fell at home at the State Farm Center despite getting 23 points, a game-high, from junior Ayo Dosunmu. More >>
DECATUR, ILL. (WAND-TV) -- The Illini (9-3, 2nd Big Ten) are simply put, playing with fire. More >>
DECATUR, ILL. (WAND-TV) -- Millikin Men's and Women's Basketball will have a season in 2021.Â
In 15 days to be exact, the energy that both teams are displaying in practice will be used on the court during a unique regular season. More >>
EVANSTON, Ill. (WAND) -- The first half was one to forget for Illinois.
Northwestern led the Illini, 43-28 at halftime. The second half though, was a completely different story. More >>
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) -- Back on July 27th, the CCIW postponed all fall competitions and championships, they then delayed the winter sports season.
But now, Millikin teams will be returning this month! More >>
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) -- Illini fans were anxious to see who would lead their defense this fall.
That answer came this morning when Illinois hired Ryan Walters as their new defensive coordinator. More >>
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) -- The KenPom ranks Illinois sixth in the country for offensive efficiency.
Illinois Head Coach Brad Underwood explained it by saying three words. More >>
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) -- The world is full of distractions, now more than ever. However, once you walk through the doors of the Decatur Civic Center, the only thing that matters is what happens when puck meets ice. More >>
The University of Illinois announced additional hires to it's Football coaching staff More >>
Fern Patton is 80-years old, but that doesn't stop her from taking part in her favorite daily hobby. More >>
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) -- The Illini came into tonight's game with Purdue looking for their third straight Big Ten win this season.
Not only that, Illinois wanted to remain unbeaten at home this season. More >>
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) -- The Illini haven't played a game since last Saturday.
Which means, they will be well rested when they take on Purdue tomorrow evening. More >>
DANVILLE, Ill. (WAND) -- A 217 star announced where he will be playing basketball in college.
Today, Danville's Tevin Smith picked Cal State Fullerton. More >>
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) -- New Illini Head Coach Bret Bielema has coached college football for over 20 years.
Along the way, he's passed along his knowledge to other coaches including current Millikin offensive coordinator, Luke Bengtson. More >>
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DECATUR, ILL. (WAND)-- The Danville Vikings are many things.
"We are fearless. That's what the most important thing is to be fearless and to compete, every single game," Danville senior Nathanael Hoskins said. More >>
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) -- Due to COVID-19, NCAA senior football players have an option to return to their school for an additional season.
Today, quarterback Brandon Peters announced he'd take that opportunity and return to Illinois for the 2021 season. More >>
CARBONDALE, Ill. (WAND) -- MacArthur's Jeff Wells was a WAND Athlete of the Week for a reason.
He's continuing to prove that at Southern Illinois as well. More >>
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) -- Two more Illini players are declaring for the NFL Draft today.
Linebacker Milo Eifler and offensive guard Kendrick Green will be taking their talents to the next level. More >>
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) -- The Bret Bielema era is upon us and today, the new Illini head football coach made his first coaching hire.
Tony Petersen will be Illinois' new offensive coordinator. More >>
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) -- For the second time this season, Ayo Dosunmu earns Big Ten Co-Player of the Week honors.
This comes after two 30-point performances. More >>
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) -- He's been a turnover machine for the Illini over the past two seasons.
Today, linebacker Jake Hansen announced via Twitter that he is declaring for the NFL Draft. More >>
MAROA, Ill. (WAND) -- A Friday Frenzy legend is heading to the next level.
Maroa-Forsyth's Wade Jostes commits to St. Ambrose University. More >>
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) -- If there is one word that describes 15-year old Aidan Taylor, his mother, Kim says it's dedicated.
It's a lifestyle that perfect symbolizes Aidan's constant mission of self improving. More >>
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) -- Illinois Head Coach Brad Underwood has said this season that his team needs to find ways to win games where they don't shoot particularly well.
The Illini did just that today against Indiana. More >>
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Each week, sports director Mark Pearson, Evan Abramson and Orlando Toatley put the spotlight on a local high school athlete who is excelling not only as an athlete, but as a student and a community member! More >>
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) -- It's the start of a new era for Illini football.
Today, Illinois Athletic Director Josh Whitman introduced Bret Bielema as the next Illini head football coach. More >>
Rutgers (6-0) remained undefeated Sunday afternoon after taking down Illinois (5-3) 91-88 in a Big Ten showdown between No. 19 and No. 13. More >>
New Illini Head Football Coach Bret Bielema didn't waste any time building connections with high school coaches in Illinois.
At around 10am this morning, Bielema called the President of the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association, Mark Grounds. More >>
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - The University of Illinois and UI Director of Athletics, Josh Whitman, name Bret Bielema as the 26th Fighting Illini Head Football Coach. More >>
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) -- The Illini will take on Penn State tomorrow in their first game without Lovie Smith.
Offensive coordinator Rod Smith with step in as interim head coach for the game. More >>
DECATUR. Ill. (WAND) -- After competing for 14 years, Brent Swansen has now earned his professional bodybuilding card. More >>
WAND Sports' Athlete of the Week!
Each week, sports director Mark Pearson, Evan Abramson and Orlando Toatley put the spotlight on a local high school athlete who is excelling not only as an athlete, but as a student and a community member! More >>
NORMAL, Ill. (WAND) -- Illinois State looks impressive so far this season.
The Redbirds ran away from Omaha at home earning a 69-38 win. More >>
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) -- The Illini's leading wide receiver is going pro.
In an announcement this morning via Twitter, Josh Imatorbhebhe declared for the NFL Draft. More >>
