Nineteen Illinois law enforcement officers from six agencies were awarded the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor in Springfield on Wednesday, recognized for acts of heroism in 2025 that included entering a burning building, jumping into a frozen pond, and shielding civilians from armed suspects.
The American Red Cross is urgently calling for blood and platelet donors after scheduled donations dropped sharply in recent weeks, threatening the national blood supply heading into summer trauma season — the deadliest stretch of the year for severe injuries.
Illinois football coach Bret Bielema and defensive back Matthew Bailey will guest conduct the seventh-inning stretch at Wrigley Field on June 2 during Illini Night, with defensive lineman Joe Barna throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before the Cubs take on the Athletics.
Wes Anderson film screening at The Literary aims to celebrate cinema, storytelling and community.
Judge grants pretrial release, allowing Tennessee trucking business owner to return home while reckless homicide case continues.
Sophie immediately warmed up, purred, wanted pets, and explored Duane’s studio without fear.
Illini Media Group will take over longtime Champaign-Urbana holiday tradition at the I Hotel this November.
Lane closures are coming to Prospect Avenue between Springfield Avenue and John Street starting June 1, as street repair work is expected to keep one lane in each direction closed for five to six weeks.
