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Illinois lands commitment from 2026 QB Michael Clayton

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1 year ago

November 10, 2024

Illinois lands commitment from 2026 QB Michael Clayton

Orlando Seminole three-star junior quarterback Michael Clayton has committed to Illinois.

He chose the Fighting Illini over Ole Miss, Nebraska, South Carolina, Louisville, Auburn and Missouri.

Clayton is the nation’s No. 391 overall prospect in the 2026 cycle according to the On3 Industry Ranking — a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He is also the No. 26 quarterback in the class and the No. 69 recruit from Florida.

Clayton is the first recruit to join Illinois’ 2026 recruiting class.

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Seventeen recruits are currently committed to the Illini’s 2025 class. Illinois ranks No. 52 in the 2025 On3 Industry Team Recruiting Rankings and No. 15 in the Big Ten.

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Mt. Zion (Ill.) three-star wide receiver Brayden Trimble ranks No. 492 nationally and is the top prospect in Illinois’ class. He’s joined on offense by the likes of Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) St. Thomas Aquinas running back Cedric Wyche, Arlington Heights (Ill.) John Hersey tight end Logan Farrell and Saint Louis (Mo.) Cardinal Ritter College Prep quarterback Carson Boyd.

On defense, the Illinois class is led by Roseville (Mich.) safety Desmond Straughton and Miami Northwestern safety Tywan Cox.

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Last-minute gifts made in Illinois, local small businesses

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3 hours ago

December 17, 2025

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Last-minute gifts made in Illinois, local small businesses

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 6:44PM

CHICAGO (WLS) — There’s still time to get a gift under the tree that is made in Illinois.

ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch

The Illinois Office of Tourism is out with its “Illinois-Made Holiday Gift Guide.”

Seventeen small businesses from across the state are featured.

From soap, to popcorn, to fudge and coffee, there are some great ideas.

Kribi Coffee Air Roastery, Garrett Popcorn Shops, The Fudge Pot and Soapy Roads are some of the brands featured in the list.

To see the full guide, click here.

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Illinois high school football playoffs expanding in 2026

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16 hours ago

December 17, 2025

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Illinois high school football playoffs expanding in 2026

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (KWQC) – The IHSA football playoffs will be expanding by 50 percent in 2026.

IHSA member schools approved an amendment to expand the playoffs from 32 teams per class to 48.

There will still be 8 classifications increasing the total number of playoff teams from 256 to 384.

As a result of the change, the start of the season will be moved up by a week in August to allow the season to still finish with State Championship games the week of Thanksgiving.

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Woman found dead near Schamburg, Illinois shopping center, man in custody

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1 day ago

December 16, 2025

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Woman found dead near Schamburg, Illinois shopping center, man in custody

December 16, 2025 / 10:36 AM CST
/ CBS Chicago

A woman was found dead near a shopping center in Schaumburg, Illinois early Tuesday, and a man was taken into police custody.

Around 5:25 a.m., Schaumburg police were called to the 100 block of South Roselle Road. They found a woman dead at the scene.

Police said a man was taken into custody at the scene.

The investigation so far indicates that the incident was domestic, and the man and woman knew each other.

Police said the incident was isolated and there was no threat to the public. But there was a large police presence at the scene, and alternate routes were advised.

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