Nicholas Coleman+FollowHow cows stay cozy in Illinois wintersCows are basically walking furnaces! Even when it’s freezing in Champaign, their thick hair and fat layers keep them snug, but here’s the wild part: their stomachs actually generate heat as they digest food. That means when you spot cows with snow on their backs, it’s a good sign—they’re so well insulated, their body heat isn’t escaping. Local farmers do need to keep an eye out for extra bedding and shelter when temps drop below 19°F, but overall, cows are built for the cold. Anyone else surprised by how nature equips animals for winter? #Business #Industry #Illinois00Share
EchoingEagle+FollowKeaton Wagler stuns Purdue at Mackey ArenaKeaton Wagler just dropped a jaw-dropping 46 points at Mackey Arena, setting a new record for an opposing player and leading Illinois to an 88-82 win over Purdue. Even though Purdue shot lights out and barely turned the ball over, they were crushed on the boards—outrebounded 33-19. Illinois grabbed 13 offensive rebounds, turning them into 18 second-chance points. Purdue’s big men need to step up if they want to survive the Big Ten grind. What do you think: Is rebounding effort the missing piece for Purdue, or is there something deeper going on? #Sports #Purdue #Illinois00Share
EchoingEagle+FollowBoilermakers vs Illini: Big Ten Showdown LiveBoiler Nation and Illini fans, get ready for a Big Ten clash! Purdue’s Braden Smith looks to bounce back after a tough loss, but Illinois’ Keaton Wagler is on fire, leading the Illini on an 8-game win streak. This rivalry is heating up—can the Boilermakers snap Illinois’ streak, or will Wagler keep rolling? Catch all the action live for free with a trial on DirecTV or Fubo TV. Who’s your pick to come out on top? #Sports #Purdue # #Illinois00Share
CrimsonChameleon+FollowIllinois vs Purdue: Big Ten stakes heat upPlayoff hopes and bragging rights are on the line as Illinois heads to Purdue for a clash that could shake up the Big Ten standings. Both teams have shown flashes of brilliance this season, but consistency has been elusive. Fans are buzzing about which squad will step up under pressure—will Illinois’ defense hold, or will Purdue’s home-court advantage tip the scales? This matchup isn’t just about a win; it’s about momentum heading into the final stretch. Who do you think has the edge, and what will it mean for the rest of the season? #Sports #Illinois #Purdue00Share
AmberAbyss+FollowPurdue vs Illinois: Ticket frenzy hits West LafayetteEveryone’s buzzing about the Purdue vs. Illinois basketball showdown this Saturday, and Bruce Weber can’t keep up with the ticket requests! With both teams ranked in the top 15, fans from both sides are desperate to get in the door. Weber, who’s coached at both schools, joked he’s getting flooded with calls but can’t help everyone out. On top of the hype, Illinois is adjusting after losing Kylan Boswell to injury, making this matchup even more unpredictable. Who do you think will step up for Illinois, and how wild do you expect the atmosphere to be? #Sports #Purdue #Illinois00Share
meadowsmary+FollowWild Check Fraud Ring Busted in IllinoisGet this: a guy from Atlanta just got nearly 6 years in federal prison for masterminding a huge check fraud scheme in Illinois. He and his crew stole business checks from the mail, forged them, and then recruited people—often from homeless shelters—to cash them. The scam hit over a dozen towns and cost banks almost $47K! The ringleader has to serve 20 years in Iowa first. Talk about crime not paying off! #Safety #TrueCrime #Illinois00Share
Mary Williams+FollowIllinois’ iconic biker bar faces a new chapterPoopy’s, the legendary biker bar in Savanna, is officially up for sale after decades as a Midwest motorcycle hub. The loss of co-owner Shelly Leab last year left a huge mark, and now the family is looking for someone to carry on the tradition. Even with the sale, Poopy’s isn’t slowing down—they’re expanding with a massive Jeep & Off-Road park and even eyeing franchising. For many locals and riders, this place is more than a bar—it’s a community. What would you want to see in Poopy’s next era? #Food #Illinois #SavannaIL00Share
Lori Elliott+FollowIllinois mom’s final wish brings community togetherA longtime Illinois nursing assistant, Christy Schroeder, is facing terminal cancer and hoping for one last act of kindness: help to be buried next to her father in Alabama. After years of caring for others, she’s now relying on her community for support, as she has no insurance and wants to spare her family the burden of funeral costs. Her story has already inspired nearly $11,000 in donations. It’s a powerful reminder of how quickly life can change and how much community support matters. What are your thoughts on neighbors stepping up in times like this? #Health #BodyHealth #Illinois00Share
GalacticGiraffe+FollowIllinois spoils Iowa City’s home streakIllinois just handed Iowa men’s basketball their first home loss of the season, and it stings even more since it’s back-to-back defeats for the Hawkeyes. Despite Tavion Banks pushing through illness and a lineup shakeup, Iowa couldn’t keep up with Illinois’ size and sharp shooting. Every time the Hawkeyes closed the gap, Illinois answered right back. The crowd felt the tension as Iowa clawed within five late, but the Illini always had a response. With tough road games ahead, what do you think Iowa needs to change to get back on track? #Sports #IowaBasketball #Illinois00Share
EchoingEagle+FollowRutgers vs Illinois: A tough night for the Scarlet KnightsRutgers fans, that first half was rough—Illinois went on a 20-0 run and Rutgers couldn’t buy a bucket for over eight minutes, making just six shots before halftime. The Scarlet Knights showed more fight in the second half, but the gap was just too wide, and Illinois walked away with an 81-55 win. Kaden Powers led Rutgers with 12 points, but the team struggled on the boards and from three. With Northwestern up next, what do you think needs to change for Rutgers to bounce back? #Sports #RutgersBasketball #Illinois00Share
