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Man in a plaid shirt smiles while holding a tabby cat on a striped office carpet with WIXY banners in the background, likely a radio station setting.
News
2 hours ago
PET OF THE WEEK: “Little One” melted as soon as Duane started petting her

Little One is three years old, potty trained, affectionate – and ready for her forever home! 

Worker in a neon safety jacket and hard hat collects a plastic bag from a polluted drainage pool under a metal bridge.
Community
3 hours ago
Danville begins cleanup of former bank, dry cleaner site to prepare for redevelopment

EPA grant will fund environmental remediation at prominent Vermilion Street property.

Colorful outdoor playground equipment with yellow see-saw seats and handlebars among red, blue, and green posts.
Community
4 hours ago
Champaign church closing indoor playground after safety concerns

First Christian Church says vandalism and inappropriate behavior led to decision after more than 20 years.

Close-up of a hand filling out a Paid Family Leave form on a gray desk surface, with a blue pen poised over the document.
News
5 hours ago
Illinois paid leave push gains momentum amid national expansion efforts

Advocates say Illinois could become the next state to adopt a comprehensive paid family and medical leave program.

Ripley's Aquarium with blue and red building, glass facade, walkway, and rocky shoreline by water amid trees.
news
6 hours ago
A perfect smoky mountain getaway: Dive into family fun at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies

Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies goes beyond traditional exhibits with animal encounters and interactive experiences.

Bartender pours beer from a tap into a tall glass while two other beers sit on the stainless bar nearby.
IL State News
22 hours ago
Illinois launches online directory of breweries, distilleries, and wineries across the state

The Illinois Liquor Control Commission has launched an online directory and interactive map of breweries, brew pubs, distilleries, and wineries across the state at ilcc.illinois.gov.

Exterior storefront with large glass windows and a brick facade; sign above reads 'Buffalo Lab' (storefront on a sunny day)
Food Scene
23 hours ago
The Burrito Lab to close Champaign location in June

Owners announce new food truck and restaurant ventures as longtime campus-area eatery prepares to shut its doors.

Aerial view of an Illinois football stadium with the field showing a large orange 'ILLINOIS' end zone and surrounding orange seating accents.
News
24 hours ago
Illinois Athletics rolls out new gameday parking routes for 2026 football season

Starting approximately three and a half hours before kickoff, fans will be required to follow designated routes to their assigned parking lots.

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