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27 minutes ago
Urbana attorney Steve Beckett reflects on Lincoln, law, and a lifetime shaped by courtroom storytelling

Retired University of Illinois Trial Advocacy director shares personal memories, landmark cases, and enduring lessons from Abraham Lincoln.

Community
38 minutes ago
Champaign County History Museum plans major Revolutionary War exhibit for America’s 250th anniversary

Champaign County celebration aims to connect local residents to the nation’s founding story.

Patriotic image with Statue of Liberty silhouette and bold white text reading '4th July Independence Day' on a red-white-blue wooden background.
Community
3 hours ago
Champaign County celebrates 250 years of independence with full-day July 4 festivities

Parade, live music, family activities, and fireworks highlight east-central Illinois tradition.

Aerial view of a multi-level highway interchange under construction, with a yellow note stating: 'Each interchange ramp is being permanently tied to the new I-57/74 lanes this year, requiring up to a four-week closure of each ramp.'
News
22 hours ago
Additional ramp closures scheduled at Interstate 57-74 interchange

IDOT warns motorists to expect delays as final phase of $251.8 million project continues.

Heuerman has been appointed to the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board and the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority.
News
1 day ago
Champaign County Sheriff appointed to two statewide criminal justice boards

Champaign County sheriff tapped by governor for training and justice policy roles.

Modern brick and glass building with ground-floor storefronts and pedestrians along a city street at dusk.
News
1 day ago
Core Spaces plans major student housing expansion in Champaign

Three developments would add more than 3,500 beds near the University of Illinois by 2031.

Four kids at a cafeteria. Cunningham Children's Home is renovating their cafeteria and fundraising to pay for it.
News
1 day ago
Cunningham nears goal for residential treatment center cafeteria renovations

Campaign seeks final donations to upgrade kitchens and dining areas for youth by June 9.

Crime
1 day ago
Fire displaces residents after late-night blaze on South Russell Street

Firefighters rescue cat and quickly contain fire in two-story Champaign home.

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