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Illinois State vs. UIC Women's Basketball Predictions & Picks – January 21

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January 20, 2024

Illinois State vs. UIC Women's Basketball Predictions & Picks – January 21

Sunday’s contest that pits the UIC Flames (9-7) against the Illinois State Redbirds (11-5) at Credit Union 1 Arena is expected to be a close matchup based on our computer prediction, which projects a final score of 72-71 in favor of UIC. Tipoff is at 2:00 PM ET on January 21.

The Redbirds came out on top in their last game 77-68 against Valparaiso on Friday.

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Illinois State vs. UIC Game Info

When: Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 2:00 PM ET
Where: Credit Union 1 Arena in Chicago, Illinois

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Illinois State vs. UIC Score Prediction

Prediction:
UIC 72, Illinois State 71

Illinois State Schedule Analysis

On January 14, the Redbirds claimed their best win of the season, an 85-78 victory over the Missouri State Bears, who are ranked outside the top 100 (No. 124) in our computer rankings.
The Redbirds have tied for the 36th-most Quadrant 1 defeats in the nation (four).
Against Quadrant 4 opponents, Illinois State is 7-0 (1.000%) — tied for the 45th-most wins.

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Illinois State 2023-24 Best Wins

85-78 at home over Missouri State (No. 124) on January 14
87-63 over UT Arlington (No. 182) on November 24
62-51 on the road over Saint Mary’s (CA) (No. 196) on November 25
87-81 at home over Saint Louis (No. 198) on December 19
76-43 at home over Southern Illinois (No. 226) on January 10

Illinois State Leaders

Kate Bullman: 6.4 PTS, 8.7 REB, 1.8 BLK, 34.3 FG%, 23.8 3PT% (10-for-42)
Deanna Wilson: 15.5 PTS, 7.3 REB, 50.6 FG%, 22.2 3PT% (2-for-9)
Maya Wong: 12.4 PTS, 52 FG%, 53.5 3PT% (23-for-43)
Abbie Aalsma: 7 PTS, 40.8 FG%, 36.8 3PT% (25-for-68)
Daijah Smith: 6.9 PTS, 44 FG%, 35 3PT% (7-for-20)

Illinois State Performance Insights

The Redbirds put up 76.9 points per game (41st in college basketball) while allowing 67.9 per contest (259th in college basketball). They have a +144 scoring differential and outscore opponents by nine points per game.
In 2023-24, Illinois State has scored 70.5 points per game in MVC play, and 76.9 overall.
In 2023-24 the Redbirds are scoring 15.9 more points per game at home (83.6) than away (67.7).
In 2023-24 Illinois State is allowing 5.8 fewer points per game at home (65.5) than on the road (71.3).
Over their previous 10 games, the Redbirds are tallying 73.5 points per contest, compared to their season average of 76.9.

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Two rounds of snow on the way to central Illinois – IPM Newsroom

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December 11, 2025

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Two rounds of snow on the way to central Illinois – IPM Newsroom

Snow is making a comeback in Central Illinois.

IPM meteorologist Andrew Pritchard said A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Champaign County and surrounding portions of east-central Illinois beginning Thursday at 3:00 p.m. to Friday at 6:00 a.m.

Snow will spread into Champaign-Urbana between 3-6 PM late this afternoon into the evening with periods of moderate to heavy snowfall continuing overnight. Snow should taper off around sunrise on Friday morning, with around 2-4″ of new snow accumulation expected across Champaign County.

Winds will blow out of the east around 5-10 mph, with minimal impacts from blowing & drifting snow. Still, snow accumulation on roadways could lead to hazardous travel conditions overnight into the Friday morning commute.

On Saturday, the National Weather Service in Central Illinois forecasted for snow to return on Saturday afternoon. The chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible. Temperatures will drop below zero across much of central Illinois both Saturday night and Sunday night with resulting wind chill values as cold as 15 to 30 below zero.

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Woman facing charges 5 years after infant’s remains found in north suburbs, police say

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December 11, 2025

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Woman facing charges 5 years after infant’s remains found in north suburbs, police say

RIVERWOODS, Ill. (WLS) — A woman is facing charges five years after the discovery of a dead newborn in the north suburbs.

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Riverwoods, Illinois police say Natalie Schram gave birth to the baby in May 2020 and then dumped the baby’s body in a wooded area in the 1800 block of Robinwood Lane.

Schram was arrested earlier this month in Washington State and has now bee charged in connection to the crime, police said.

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The suspect is expected to appear in a Lake County, Illinois courtroom on Thursday.

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Catching up with Illinois State after huge playoff upset victory

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December 10, 2025

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Catching up with Illinois State after huge playoff upset victory

December 9, 2025 / 10:11 PM CST
/ CBS Chicago

Illinois State Redbirds pulled off the comeback of the year and maybe all-time this past Saturday.

ISU, who were 23-point underdogs, rallied from 14 points down with three minutes to go to knock off No. 1-ranked and defending champion North Dakota State in the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs in Fargo, North Dakota.

Quarterback Tommy Rittenhouse overcame five interceptions to engineer the huge 29-28 upset.

Head coach Brock Spack and Arlington Heights receiver Dan Sobkowicz, who caught the game-winning touchdown, discussed the team’s spirit following the win.

“I had 142 texts, and so, I answered every single one of em, how about that. Either with a fist bump or thumbs up or ‘thank you very much,’ I answered every one,” Spack said. “Our players persevered, and they never lost. You can tell this is a different vibe. They just never lost confidence that they were going to win. To have five turnovers, and to be able to survive that and win, and beat these guys like that is amazing.”

“Obviously, it was a really good scrambler,” Sobkowicz said. “Just kinda wanted to make something happen, I mean, he found me, and, uh, obviously, I didn’t really think much of it, honestly, at that play right after, but words can’t really explain how much that meant. I think it’s just a cool moment that I’m probably never going to forget.”

The Redbirds will play UC-Davis Saturday in the FCS quarterfinals.

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