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D102 & 1490 WDAN are your home for Fighting Illini Sports.  We'll cover Illini Football, and all of the Illini Men's Basketball games throughout the 2012-2013 season.  

Eric Loy, Scot Medlin and Fowler Connell will follow the Illini with pregame shows and weekly features as they get you ready for each Fighting Illini game.

 


 2012-2013 Fighting Illini Men's Basketball Schedule

Date Opponent / Event Location Time / Result
11/09/12 vs. Colgate Assembly Hall W, 75-55
11/12/12 vs. St. Francis (NY) Assembly Hall W, 89-64
11/16/12 at Hawaii Honolulu, Hawaii W, 78-77 (OT)
EA SPORTS Maui Invitational
11/19/12 vs. USC Lahaina, Hawaii W, 94-64
11/20/12 vs. Chaminade Lahaina, Hawaii W, 84-61
11/21/12 vs. Butler Lahaina, Hawaii W, 76-61
11/25/12 vs. Gardner-Webb Assembly Hall W, 63-62
11/28/12 vs. Georgia Tech Assembly Hall W, 75-62
12/04/12 vs. Western Carolina Assembly Hall W, 72-64
12/08/12 at Gonzaga Spokane, Wash. W, 85-74
12/11/12 vs. Norfolk State Assembly Hall W, 64-54
12/16/12 vs. Eastern Kentucky Assembly Hall W, 66-53
12/22/12 vs. Missouri St. Louis, Mo. L, 82-73
12/29/12 vs. Auburn Chicago, Ill. W, 81-79
01/02/13 at Purdue * West Lafayette, Ind. L, 68-61
01/05/13 vs. Ohio State * Assembly Hall W, 74-55
01/09/13 vs. Minnesota * Assembly Hall L, 84-67
01/12/13 at Wisconsin * Madison, Wis. L, 74-51
01/17/13 vs. Northwestern * Assembly Hall L, 68-54
01/22/13 at Nebraska * Lincoln, Neb. W, 71-51
01/27/13 vs. Michigan * Assembly Hall L, 74-60
01/31/13 at Michigan State * East Lansing, Mich. L, 80-75
02/03/13 vs. Wisconsin * Assembly Hall-- L, 74-68
02/07/13 vs. Indiana * Assembly Hall W, 74-72
02/10/13 at Minnesota * Minneapolis, Minn. W, 57-53
02/13/13 vs. Purdue * Assembly Hall W, 79-59
02/17/13 at Northwestern * Evanston, Ill. W, 62-41
02/21/13 vs. Penn State * Assembly Hall W, 64-59
02/24/13 at Michigan * Ann Arbor, Mich. L, 71-58
03/02/13 vs. Nebraska * Assembly Hall W, 72-65
03/05/13 at Iowa * Iowa City, Iowa L, 63-55
03/10/13 at Ohio State * Columbus, Ohio L, 68-55
Big Ten Tournament
03/14/13 vs. Minnesota Chicago, Ill. W, 51-49
03/15/13 vs. Indiana Chicago, Ill. L, 80-64
NCAA Tournament
03/22/13 vs. #10 Colorado Austin, TX W, 57-49
03/24/13 vs. #2 Miami Austin, TX 7:40 p.m. CT
       

 Weekly Illini Programs on D102 & 1490 WDAN
 

 

Weekday mornings it's The Illini Today. 
A daily feature about the latest news about the Illini.
9:35am on D102 / 10:32am on 1490 WDAN

Monday evenings at 7:00pm, it's The John Groce Show.
(Show begins December 3rd)
Call in with your questions at 1-800-223-9397


Wednesday evenings at 7:00pm, it's The Tim Beckman Show.
(show runs through November 28)
Call in with your questions at 1-800-223-9397

Tuesdays and Fridays in the 8am and 5pm hours, it's
The Country Financial Fighting Illini Coaches Show,
featuring the assistant coaches of the Fighting Illini Football & Basketball Teams.
Then on Wednesday mornings, it features the other sports at the U of I.
It's brought to you by Country Financial Agents...


David Harby Chris Griffin
John Murray Rick rotramel
Alan Puzey Chris Such
Scott Crawford Mark Stutsman
Bob Gernand Justin Shaw
Patrick Williams Natasha Menschel




1490 WDAN will air select Fighting Illini Women's Basketball games throughout the season.  Games are that will be on 1490 WDAN are denoted with an (*).


2012-2013 Fighting Illini Women's Basketball Schedule


Date Opponent / Event Location Time / Result
11/11/12 vs. Evansville * Assembly Hall W, 84-52
11/15/12 vs. Bradley * Assembly Hall L, 83-77
11/18/12 vs. Cleveland State Assembly Hall W, 83-64
Junkanoo Jam
11/23/12 vs. Tulsa * Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas W, 82-75
11/24/12 vs. Iowa State Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas L, 68-50
11/29/12 vs. Wake Forest * Assembly Hall W, 95-82
12/01/12 vs. Colorado * Assembly Hall L, 69-62
12/05/12 at Texas Tech * Lubbock, Tex. L, 75-56
12/09/12 at Memphis Memphis, Tenn. W, 73-65
12/12/12 vs. Oregon Assembly Hall W, 80-62
12/21/12 vs. Illinois State Assembly Hall L, 69-68
12/28/12 vs. Georgia Assembly Hall W, 70-59
01/02/13 vs. Purdue Assembly Hall L, 67-66 (OT)
01/06/13 at Ohio State Columbus, Ohio W, 79-73
01/10/13 at Northwestern Evanston, Ill W, 65-47
01/13/13 vs. Michigan State Assembly Hall L, 79-75
01/17/13 at Nebraska Lincoln, Neb. W, 62-52
01/20/13 vs. Northwestern Assembly Hall L, 62-58
01/28/13 at Minnesota Minneapolis, Minn. W, 91-86
01/31/13 vs. Iowa Assembly Hall W, 74-62
02/03/13 at Wisconsin Madison, Wis. W, 64-56
02/07/13 at Michigan Ann Arbor, Mich. L, 72-69
02/10/13 vs. Minnesota Assembly Hall W, 76-66
02/18/13 vs. Wisconsin Assembly Hall W, 60-53
02/20/13 at Penn State University Park, Pa. L, 95-62
02/23/13 vs. Indiana Assembly Hall W, 73-60
02/28/13 vs. Ohio State Assembly Hall L, 64-53
03/03/13 at Purdue West Lafayette L, 76-65
Big Ten Tournament
03/07/13 vs. Wisconsin Hoffman Estates, Ill. L, 58-57
NIT Tournament
03/21/13 vs Miami (Ohio) Assembly Hall W, 73-60
03/25/13 vs Eastern Illinois Assembly Hall W, 62-54
03/28/13 at Toledo Toledo, OH W, 63-55
03/30/13 at Kansas State Manhattan, KS L, 66-48







2012 Fighting Illini Football Schedule

Date Opponent / Event Location Time
09/01/12 vs. Western Michigan MEMORIAL STADIUM W, 24-7
09/08/12 at Arizona State Tempe, Ariz. L, 45-14
09/15/12 vs. Charleston Southern MEMORIAL STADIUM W, 44-0
09/22/12 vs. Louisiana Tech MEMORIAL STADIUM L, 52-24
09/29/12 vs. Penn State * MEMORIAL STADIUM L, 35-7
10/06/12 at Wisconsin * Madison, Wis. L, 31-14
10/13/12 at Michigan * Ann Arbor, Mich. L, 45-0
10/27/12 vs. Indiana (Homecoming) * MEMORIAL STADIUM L, 31-17
11/03/12 at Ohio State * Columbus, Ohio L, 52-22
11/10/12 vs. Minnesota (Dad's Day) * MEMORIAL STADIUM L, 17-3
11/17/12 vs. Purdue * MEMORIAL STADIUM L, 20-17
11/24/12 at Northwestern * Evanston, Ill. L, 50-14

Our local Fighting Illini Football Pre-game show is presented by...
Dimond Brothers Insurance (formerly Heartland Insurance)


For more information, visit their
official website.



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Summer Sounds Concerts


This Friday night from 6-9pm in Temple Plaza in Downtown Danville with the band Monkey's X. Presented by Cellular One.  Click for more.

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Send your non-profit group or organization announcements at least two weeks in advance via email to TomBarnes@neuhoffmedia.com, fax to (217) 431-1489, or mail it to Neuhoff Media, 1501 N. Washington, Danville, IL 61832.

Community Blood Drive at St James


St James United Methodist Church will sponsor a blood drive with Community Blood Services of Illinois on Tuesday May 28th from 3pm to 7pm. The drive will be at 504 North Vermilion Street in Danville.

Blood Drive May 28th


Saint James United Methodist Church is having a Blood Drive on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 from 3-7 pm at the church, 504 N Vermilion St, Danville, IL 61832. For information, call the church at 217-442-1504. Walk-ins are welcome.  Seventeen is the minimum blood donor age in Illinois or age 16 with a signed parent’s permission slip (available at the church).  Be sure to eat a hearty meal before you come and bring a photo ID or your Blood Donor’s card. It's simple. It's safe. And you could save up to three lives.  Donors will get t-shirts for donating close to a holiday!  See us on facebook or stjames-umc.com or email us at stjames@cooketech.net
 

Blood Drive at Diamond Brothers Insurance


Diamond Brothers Insurance will sponsor a blood drive with Community Blood Services of Illinois on Wednesday May 29th from 10am to 5pm. The Bloodmobile will be at 120 North Vermilion in Danville.

Help Oklahoma


Whitestar Home Health Agency is requesting donated items to take to Oklahoma to help with this tragedy that has affected so many lives. They are accepting clothes, non-perishables & hygiene products. Drop off items to 108 N. Vermilion, Danville, IL. For more information, please call 217-442-0605. Please have all items donated by May 31st, 2013.

49th Annual Turtle Reunion Races


Knights of Columbus present the 49th annual Turtle Reunion Races on Saturday June 1st, 2013 from 12pm to 8pm at 310 Bryant Avenue in Danville, IL. There will be turtle races, food, and beverages, a 50/50 drawing, and fun for all. All proceeds will be donated to help those children with developmental disabilities. Any questions? call 217-260-1983

49th Annual Turtle Races


Saturday, June 1st from 12-8pm at the Knoghts of Columbus Hall, 310 Bryan Ave in Danville.  There will be food & beverages, a 50/50 drawing and Turtle Races.  All proceeds donated to help those children with developmental disabilities.  Last year, $9,600 was raised and donated.  For more information, please call Micheal Puhr at (217) 260-1983.

Smart Choice Food for May


The Rock Church in Danville is selling Smart Choice Food, including a variety of frozen meat for the price of $36, valued at over $80. Order dates are Thursday May 16th from 9:30am to 1:30pm, Saturday May 18th from 9am to 11am and Monday May 20th from 9:30am to 1:30pm(cash and link card only day). You may also order online, www.smartchoicefood.com. Pick up date for Smart Choice Food will be June 1st at 10am. For more information call 443-4559. You must come in person and pre-pay your order. Cash and link cards are accepted. Order dates/times & pickup will be at the Rock Church on 20 Poland Road here in Danville.

Potomac Community Blood Drive


Potomac Community Naz Church & Middlefork UMC will sponsor a blood drive with Community Blood Services of Illinois on Sunday, June 2nd from 11am to 2pm. The Bloodmobile will be at 206 E. Sate in Potomac.

Georgetown- Ridge Farm Soccer Fundraiser


El Toro Mexican Restaurant is donating 20% of your bill to Georgetown- Ridge Farm High School Soccer Team. Donation day is Monday May 6th, 2013 from open to close. Restaurant is at 619 S. Gilbert St. in Danville. Flier must accompany order for donation to be applied.

Benefit for C.A. Rush


There will be a benefit for C.A. Rush who has been diagnosed with lung cancer. Come & Join us in showing support for one who has always been there to support others. Event will be held at Robin's Bar on June 8th, 2013 at 101 East 5th Street in Tilton, IL. Half of the proceeds will be going toward mounting medical expenses and the other half will go to Danville Cancer Center. For questions or to make a donation, call 217-202-9544 or 217-443-3145. Multiple bands for his and your entertainment will be playing. An early Dice Run & all day raffles, 50/50 drawing, prize giveaways and plenty of food will be available!

Help Fight Hunger


Join us for Brand It Blue Day on June 8th to volunteer at the Danville Area Food Pantry. You'll even get a free shirt for volunteering! If you can't make it to volunteer, drop off non-perishable food from 7:30am to 5:30pm at the Express office located at 3607 N.Vermilion St. from now until June 8th. For more information, call 217-703-4156 or visit www.expresspros.com/branditblue