A semi-truck experiencing a mechanical issue lost control on I-74 eastbound near milepost 179, striking multiple concrete barriers and traffic control equipment before stopping on a grassy overpass, forcing the temporary closure of the I-57 southbound to I-74 eastbound ramp.
Champaign Police are seeking the public’s help identifying a man who used a stolen identity to open credit accounts and purchase thousands of dollars in electronics from the Best Buy on North Prospect Avenue in March.
The Illinois State Fire Marshal is urging residents to inspect their grills and follow fire safety precautions this Memorial Day weekend, as national data shows grills are involved in thousands of home fires and tens of thousands of emergency room visits each year.
According to IDOT data, 252 people not properly restrained were killed in crashes in 2024.
Champaign Police investigating after 30-year-old man wounded during neighborhood gathering; victim in stable condition.
U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski will host a town hall in Champaign on Friday, May 29, where residents can ask questions about her work in Congress and priorities for Central and Southern Illinois. Tickets are required and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Village of Rantoul invites the community to its annual Memorial Day Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial at the Rantoul Family Sports Complex Monday at 11 a.m.
Rosecrance Behavioral Health is opening a new urgent care center in Champaign to expand access to crisis care and mental health services in the region.
