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Maria Gonzalez

Maria Gonzalez

Sports Reporter · Bloomington, IL

Born and raised in Bloomington, Maria is a passionate sports journalist with a degree from Northern Illinois University. She has covered the local high school sports scene for over 8 years and previously wrote for the Peoria Journal Star, bringing a fresh energy to sports reporting in the area.

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WATCH: Your Illini Nation 2026 Tip-Off Show — WCIA 3 (Champaign/Central IL)
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WATCH: Your Illini Nation 2026 Tip-Off Show

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) -- Highly anticipated seasons for Illinois men's and women's basketball are just around the corner. The WCIA 3 Your Illini Nation team previews both teams and the road to return trips to the NCAA Tournament. Sports Director Glenn Kinley and Courtney Layne Brewer break down...

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