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Poster for a show: 'We Interrupt This Program' with a cartoon UFO beaming light onto a countryside field at dusk.
Entertainment
12 hours ago
“We Interrupt This Program” comes to the historic Virginia Theatre

Bill Odenkirk and Sarah Edwards lead comedy show in champaign October 16–17.

Crime
12 hours ago
Urbana police investigate armed robbery and shooting on Kerr Avenue

Victim injured during pursuit as suspects flee; authorities urge community to share tips.

White quadcopter drone with a forward-facing camera hovering in a clear blue sky.
Agriculture
14 hours ago
FROM THE FIELDS: Vermilion County farmers embrace drone technology to improve crop applications

Chief Drone Services highlights precision, efficiency, and safety as key benefits for modern agriculture.

News
15 hours ago
Big Ten announces 2026–27 men’s basketball opponents

Teams to play 20-game conference slate with three repeat opponents.

Busy indoor flea market with shoppers browsing secondhand furniture and tables scattered across the floor.
News
17 hours ago
University of Illinois hosts Dump & Run event to keep usable items out of landfills

Students and community members can donate gently used clothing, electronics, furniture, and more from May 11–16 at campus collection containers.

Police hat with brass badge resting on a surface beside a lit candle against a dark blue background.
Crime
17 hours ago
Champaign County honors fallen officers during Police Memorial Week

Ceremonies include speeches, bagpipes, school choir, and proclamations

Smiling woman stands in a mattress showroom with arms outstretched among rows of patterned beds.
Business
2 days ago
Family-owned Illini Mattress Company marks decades of service with Memorial Day sale

Champaign business highlights personalized service, premium brands, and local roots since 1990.

Crime
2 days ago
Champaign County sheriff launches Memorial Day “Click It or Ticket” campaign

Deputies to increase seat belt enforcement May 15 through May 26.

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