{
  "id": 203889,
  "title": "Local stars Laughery, Feagin now veterans at Illini fall camp",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/local-stars-laughery-feagin-now-veterans-at-illini-fall-camp",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-06T04:05:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/local-stars-laughery-feagin-now-040552291.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gibson City native Kaden Feagin and Gibson City product Aidan Laughery, who were featured on WCIA 3's Friday Football Fever, have transitioned into veteran status at Illini fall camp. Feagin, in his fifth year with the Illini after coming from Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond, will shift from running back to tight end, while senior Feagin aims to stay healthy and productive after being limited to nine games in 2025.\n\nLaughery will be guided by first-year Illini running backs coach Tyrone Wheatley, who brought success to the backfield during his time at Michigan and in the NFL. Wheatley emphasizes the importance of maintaining the standard set by his previous players and fostering a strong work ethic within the group.\n\nMeanwhile, Feagin joins Jared Elliott in the tight end room as Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. anticipates the upcoming fall training camp to be highly beneficial for Feagin in his new role. Lunney praises Feagin's willingness to dive into the position, stating that he looks forward to seeing Feagin make an impact during the camp, having already demonstrated potential in the spring.",
  "summary": "CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – It may feel like just yesterday that Kaden Feagin and Aidan Laughery were starring on WCIA 3’s Friday Football Fever. Now, the pair of local standouts are the veterans at training camp with the Illini. Laughery, a Gibson City product will hope to stay healthy and productive as a senior, after […]",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}