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People raise pink cocktails in a toast, seen from above during a celebration.
News
3 hours ago
Illinois urges responsible drinking ahead of Memorial Day weekend

The Illinois Liquor Control Commission is urging residents to drink responsibly this Memorial Day weekend, reminding celebrants to designate a sober driver, stay hydrated, and watch for signs of overconsumption as the unofficial start of summer gets underway.

Brick building with boarded storefronts and a partially demolished upper level against a blue sky, construction in progress on the right side.
Crime
6 hours ago
Body found during demolition of building in downtown Danville

Williams was found inside the building and pronounced dead at the scene.

Portrait of an older woman with red glasses and a black top, smiling in a well-lit gift shop setting (left panel)./nLeft: older woman with red glasses smiling in a bright shop background.
Business
24 hours ago
Art Mart co-owners named Parkland College Foundation’s 2026 Entrepreneurs of the Year

Linda Davis Ballard and Courtney McKay to be honored for leadership, innovation, and decades of community impact in Champaign-Urbana.

Crime
1 day ago
Small porch fire quickly contained at Urbana home

Champaign Fire Department extinguishes fire at single-family residence; no injuries reported.

Entertainment
1 day ago
Candlelight Serenade to bring live jazz and paddleboats to Crystal Lake Park

Community event will feature candlelit rides, lakeside music, and outdoor seating Friday night in Urbana.

Poster for Jaws: a great white shark breaches upward toward a swimmer at the surface in blue ocean water.
Entertainment
1 day ago
Free summer movie series returns to the Quad at the University of Illinois

Illini Union Board will host weekly outdoor film screenings every Thursday through August.

Crime
1 day ago
Body discovered during demolition of former Danville studio building

Police say investigation remains active after deceased individual was found at former Studio 25 site.

Crime
1 day ago
Urbana police arrest man after shots fired at apartment complex

No injuries reported, but vehicles and playground equipment were struck during the shooting.

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