A strike by Champaign County employees is now imminent after members of AFSCME Local 900 filed a formal five-day strike notice on Monday, June 30, moving one step closer to a walkout that could shut down critical public services.
With immigration issues remaining a national flashpoint, the Immigration Services of Champaign-Urbana (ISCU) is inviting the public to its Annual Meeting on Wednesday, July 10 to reaffirm community solidarity and support for immigrant neighbors.
The Urbana Board of Education has officially appointed Megan Kirby as the next Principal of Thomas Paine Elementary School, with her new role beginning on July 23.
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has announced a major step toward universal childhood lead testing, adding 180 new ZIP codes—across 47 counties—to its list of high-risk areas where children are required to be tested for lead exposure.
As with any major sporting event, the post NBA Finals online banter brought out some conspiracy theorists. The 2025 NBA Finals sparked major controversy over officiating, with fans and analysts criticizing inconsistent foul calls and perceived bias in crucial moments. Despite the use of replay review and challenge systems, it has been argued that the current tools are either underused or applied inconsistently. Players, coaches, and, of course, fans have voiced frustration, calling for greater transparency and accountability.
The Illinois State Police (ISP) have released results from Nighttime Enforcement (NITE) patrols conducted in Champaign County throughout June, focusing on cracking down on impaired driving and occupant restraint violations during late-night hours.
The Illinois State Police (ISP) announced the results of their Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols (OREP) conducted in Macon County during June, with a strong focus on promoting seat belt use and saving lives.
Champaign-Urbana and the surrounding community is going big this July, with fireworks lighting up the skies nearly every night leading up to — and even after — Independence Day 2025. With the Fourth falling on a Friday this year, families across Central Illinois have the unique chance to celebrate all week long with fireworks.
The excitement continues to build around Illinois women’s basketball, as season tickets for the 2025–26 campaign are now on sale. Under fourth-year head coach Shauna Green, the Fighting Illini are riding a wave of a historic postseason run, record-setting wins, and national recognition.
Five days after announcing his re-election bid, Governor JB Pritzker has chosen Christian Mitchell to be his running mate.
