The Champaign County Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2026 National Civics Bee at Parkland College on May 9, with three middle school students advancing to the state competition in Springfield on July 31.
Stacey Peterik honored for helping students grow as musicians and individuals across USD 116.
The Virginia Theatre will screen Mel Brooks’s 1974 classic Young Frankenstein on June 28 as part of the News-Gazette Film Series, celebrating the comedy legend’s 100th birthday.
Victim required surgery after suffering serious injuries during a 2025 incident on Gurth Drive.
Firefighters battled heavy flames through the roof of a single-family home Thursday night using defensive exterior operations.
Parkland College held two commencement ceremonies Thursday at Krannert Center, including the college’s first-ever dedicated Health Professions Commencement and Pinning ceremony.
Brad Underwood has agreed to a contract amendment that could extend his tenure at Illinois through 2036, pending Board of Trustees approval, following the program’s first Final Four appearance since 2005.
Illinois State Police have released video of an April incident in which Decatur officers shot a man who pointed a crossbow at them. The suspect faces multiple felony charges.
