Skip to main contentFiled under:JUUUUUUUUICE.Illinois legend Juice Williams will be back in Champaign for Friday night’s game against Nebraska.The team said Thursday that Williams will be an honorary captain.Juice starts 44 games for the Illini in the late 2000s, rushing for more than 2,500 yards and passing for more than 8,000. His most memorable game has to be the upset over No. 1 Ohio State in 2007 and leading the Illini to the Rose Bowl in 2008.Friday’s game is set for 7 p.m. on FS1.…Skip to main contentFiled under:JUUUUUUUUICE.Illinois legend Juice Williams will be back in Champaign for Friday night’s game against Nebraska.The team said Thursday that Williams will be an honorary captain.Juice starts 44 games for the Illini in the late 2000s, rushing for more than 2,500 yards and passing for more than 8,000. His most memorable game has to be the upset over No. 1 Ohio State in 2007 and leading the Illini to the Rose Bowl in 2008.Friday’s game is set for 7 p.m. on FS1.WW…

Skip to main contentFiled under:The Illini will play some new teams.Welcome to the new Big Ten.Just months after the Big Ten announced its plans for matchups for a 16-team league, we’re back with a redesign.The league released its matchups for the 2024-28 seasons on Thursday.In 2024, Illinois will host Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, and Purdue in Champaign. The Illini will make visits to Nebraska, Northwestern, Oregon, Penn State, and Rutgers. The only “new” Big Ten member that Illinois plays next season is Oregon.Illinois will play Purdue and Northwestern each season as part of the...…Skip to main contentFiled under:The Illini will play some new teams.Welcome to the new Big Ten.Just months after the Big Ten announced its plans for matchups for a 16-team league, we’re back with a redesign.The league released its matchups for the 2024-28 seasons on Thursday.In 2024, Illinois will host Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, and Purdue in Champaign. The Illini will make visits to Nebraska, Northwestern, Oregon, Penn State, and Rutgers. The only “new” Big Ten member that Illinois plays next season is Oregon.Illinois will play Purdue and Northwestern each season as part of the...WW…

SectionsExtrasWatch NowMADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin reported more than 2,500 new coronavirus cases on Sunday.Combined data from state and county health dashboards showed an additional 2,572* cases of COVID-19 in the state, which makes Wisconsin’s total count of cases since the start of the pandemic 412,329*.Thirteen* more people died, which is a total of 3,805 in the state.Ninety more people were hospitalized between Saturday and Sunday, the Department of Health Services said. A total of 4.4% of people in the state with COVID-19 have required hospitalizations.DHS said 348,995 people, or...…SectionsExtrasWatch NowMADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin reported more than 2,500 new coronavirus cases on Sunday.Combined data from state and county health dashboards showed an additional 2,572* cases of COVID-19 in the state, which makes Wisconsin’s total count of cases since the start of the pandemic 412,329*.Thirteen* more people died, which is a total of 3,805 in the state.Ninety more people were hospitalized between Saturday and Sunday, the Department of Health Services said. A total of 4.4% of people in the state with COVID-19 have required hospitalizations.DHS said 348,995 people, or...WW…

SectionsExtrasWatch NowMADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s seven-day average of the percent of positive coronavirus tests approaches 30% as the state’s case total nears 230,000.Combined data from state and county health dashboards showed an additional 3,287* cases of COVID-19 in the state, which makes Wisconsin’s total count of cases since the start of the pandemic 229,080*. DHS said the seven-day average percent positive was 29.5% on Sunday.Sixteen* more people died, which is a total of 2,063 in the state.123 more people were hospitalized between Saturday and Sunday, the Department of Health...…SectionsExtrasWatch NowMADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s seven-day average of the percent of positive coronavirus tests approaches 30% as the state’s case total nears 230,000.Combined data from state and county health dashboards showed an additional 3,287* cases of COVID-19 in the state, which makes Wisconsin’s total count of cases since the start of the pandemic 229,080*. DHS said the seven-day average percent positive was 29.5% on Sunday.Sixteen* more people died, which is a total of 2,063 in the state.123 more people were hospitalized between Saturday and Sunday, the Department of Health...WW…

SectionsExtrasWatch NowMADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s Saturday game against Nebraska is canceled after the Badgers have paused team activity for seven days due to positive coronavirus tests.A total of 12 people within the football program had tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 5 days. That number includes six student-athletes and six staff members, including head coach Paul Chryst.In a team statement Coach Chryst said he hasn’t been experiencing any symptoms and feels good. BREAKING: pause team activities for at least 7 days. Wisconsin at Nebraska football game will not be played.—...…SectionsExtrasWatch NowMADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s Saturday game against Nebraska is canceled after the Badgers have paused team activity for seven days due to positive coronavirus tests.A total of 12 people within the football program had tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 5 days. That number includes six student-athletes and six staff members, including head coach Paul Chryst.In a team statement Coach Chryst said he hasn’t been experiencing any symptoms and feels good. BREAKING: pause team activities for at least 7 days. Wisconsin at Nebraska football game will not be played.—...WW…

SectionsExtrasWatch NowMADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers announced Wednesday that the first patient has been admitted to theAs coronavirus cases rise in Wisconsin, Evers and Wisconsin Department of Health Services urged residents to stay home and slow the spread of the virus while reducing the strain on the health care system.“We are thankful to have this facility available to Wisconsinites and our hospitals, but also saddened that this is where Wisconsin is at today,” Gov. Evers said in a statement. “Folks, please stay home. Help us protect our communities from this highly-contagious virus...…SectionsExtrasWatch NowMADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers announced Wednesday that the first patient has been admitted to theAs coronavirus cases rise in Wisconsin, Evers and Wisconsin Department of Health Services urged residents to stay home and slow the spread of the virus while reducing the strain on the health care system.“We are thankful to have this facility available to Wisconsinites and our hospitals, but also saddened that this is where Wisconsin is at today,” Gov. Evers said in a statement. “Folks, please stay home. Help us protect our communities from this highly-contagious virus...WW…

SectionsExtrasWatch NowJANESVILLE, Wis. — Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden released a statement Saturday morning ahead of .Biden said Trump has been “downplaying the severity of the virus” and that Wisconsin “is in the grips” of one of the country’s worst coronavirus outbreaks. .“At virtually every turn, he has panicked and tried to wish it away, rather than doing the hard work to get it under control,” Biden said. “And today, 150,000 fewer Wisconsin workers are employed than when President Trump took office and his failed response to the pandemic has crushed Wisconsin’s...…SectionsExtrasWatch NowJANESVILLE, Wis. — Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden released a statement Saturday morning ahead of .Biden said Trump has been “downplaying the severity of the virus” and that Wisconsin “is in the grips” of one of the country’s worst coronavirus outbreaks. .“At virtually every turn, he has panicked and tried to wish it away, rather than doing the hard work to get it under control,” Biden said. “And today, 150,000 fewer Wisconsin workers are employed than when President Trump took office and his failed response to the pandemic has crushed Wisconsin’s...WW…

SectionsExtrasWatch NowMADISON, Wis. — A Madison microbrewery announced Wednesday on Reddit that it will not renew its membership with the Tavern League next year due to the group’s actions during the coronavirus pandemic.According to the post verified by News 3 Now, Ale Asylum said it disagrees with some of decisions made by the Tavern League over the past seven months, including its challenging of Gov. Tony Evers’ capacity order, .“In this difficult and uncertain time, engaging in cancel culture without getting all the facts can cripple a business,” the Reddit post said. “We take this...…SectionsExtrasWatch NowMADISON, Wis. — A Madison microbrewery announced Wednesday on Reddit that it will not renew its membership with the Tavern League next year due to the group’s actions during the coronavirus pandemic.According to the post verified by News 3 Now, Ale Asylum said it disagrees with some of decisions made by the Tavern League over the past seven months, including its challenging of Gov. Tony Evers’ capacity order, .“In this difficult and uncertain time, engaging in cancel culture without getting all the facts can cripple a business,” the Reddit post said. “We take this...WW…

SectionsExtrasWatch NowMADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers filed an amicus brief in the United State Supreme Court with Justice Brett Kavanaugh on Wednesday to support reinstating a district court judge’s injunction .According to a law office representing the governor, the brief also allows for additional poll workers to be recruited and trained to work in communities where there remains a need.“As it did at the time of Wisconsin’s primary election on April 7, 2020, the pandemic has created a dangerous choice for Wisconsin’s voters: risk exposure to the virus and the possibility of infection,...…SectionsExtrasWatch NowMADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers filed an amicus brief in the United State Supreme Court with Justice Brett Kavanaugh on Wednesday to support reinstating a district court judge’s injunction .According to a law office representing the governor, the brief also allows for additional poll workers to be recruited and trained to work in communities where there remains a need.“As it did at the time of Wisconsin’s primary election on April 7, 2020, the pandemic has created a dangerous choice for Wisconsin’s voters: risk exposure to the virus and the possibility of infection,...WW…

SectionsExtrasWatch NowMADISON, Wis. — Exactly three weeks after passing the 100,000 case mark, Wisconsin has more than 150,000.Combined data from state and county health dashboards showed an additional 2,495* cases of COVID-19 in the state, which makes Wisconsin’s total count of cases since the start of the pandemic 150,264*. Wisconsin surpassed the six-figure mark on Sunday, Sept. 20.But it’s not just the case count going up. According to DHS, Wisconsin has reached a new all-time high in its seven-day average of the percent of positive tests — 18.6%. That figure was at 17.9% the previous...…SectionsExtrasWatch NowMADISON, Wis. — Exactly three weeks after passing the 100,000 case mark, Wisconsin has more than 150,000.Combined data from state and county health dashboards showed an additional 2,495* cases of COVID-19 in the state, which makes Wisconsin’s total count of cases since the start of the pandemic 150,264*. Wisconsin surpassed the six-figure mark on Sunday, Sept. 20.But it’s not just the case count going up. According to DHS, Wisconsin has reached a new all-time high in its seven-day average of the percent of positive tests — 18.6%. That figure was at 17.9% the previous...WW…