Illinois women’s basketball is getting ready for their fifth season under head coach Shauna Green. Just last month she signed contract extension that will keep her in Champaign through 2032.

Our WAND matchup of the week is between two Apollo conference teams Mt. Zion and Taylorville. The Braves have had an up and down season and sit at 5-2 overall with just two weeks left in the regular season.

One fall post season is in full effect with regional champions crowned across the state for flag football on Wednesday night. And the lone team still in it from central Illinois is Champaign Central.

It’ll be a desperate Illinois football team Saturday in East Lansing. They sit at just 2-3 on the season and have not beaten a power four opponent. The good news is they’re facing a struggling Michigan State team too. The Spartans have been outscored 89-26 in their three consecutive losses heading into this weekend.

After Mahomet’s recent rally against potential data center additions, Champaign residents said they don’t want the same situation playing out in their community.