Entertainment
8 months ago
Movies under the stars: ‘One of them Days’ to screen on the quad May 29

Students and community members are invited to enjoy a summer evening under the stars as the Illini Union Board continues its Summer Films on the Quad series with a free screening of One of them Days on Thursday, May 29 at 9:00 p.m. at Anniversary Plaza.

Ask The Pros
8 months ago
Danville welcomes new affordable housing development through local partnership

A groundbreaking new initiative in Danville is bringing hope and opportunity to local families looking for affordable housing. Real estate agent Hayley Siefert of the Siefert Team at Keller Williams Realty and Wes Taylor of Taylor Construction and Design have teamed up with the City of Danville to build four new-construction homes — the first of their kind in years.

News
8 months ago
Champaign firefighters battled late-night blaze behind Sam’s Club

Crews with the Champaign Fire Department responded late Monday night to a fire that broke out behind Sam’s Club on North Prospect Avenue.

Entertainment
8 months ago
“Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” coming to Virginia Theatre this summer

The timeless music of Carole King takes center stage at the Virginia Theatre this summer as the Champaign Urbana Theatre Company (CUTC) and J. Barry Howell present the Tony and Grammy Award-winning production “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.”

Education
8 months ago
Champaign School Board to vote on early exit for Superintendent Shelia Boozer

Less than a month after five of its seven members were sworn in, the newly restructured Champaign Unit 4 school board is preparing to cut ties with Superintendent Shelia Boozer, nearly a year before her contract is set to expire.

Business
8 months ago
Illinois welcomes 20 new small businesses to Illinois Made Program

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), through its Office of Tourism, has announced the addition of 20 new small businesses to the prestigious Illinois Made program, celebrating the artisans, creators, and entrepreneurs whose work embodies the spirit and cultural richness of the state.

Food Scene
8 months ago
Indulge in a $5 Epic Burger on National Hamburger Day Wednesday

National Hamburger Day is being celebrated on Wednesday, May 28, with $5 burgers at participating locations. This one-day-only offer is a tribute to America’s favorite sandwich in Champaign County. 

Community
8 months ago
Urbana School District to serve free summer meals to all children

Urbana School District 116 will be offering free breakfast and lunch to children 18 and under this summer through the federally funded Summer Meal Program. The initiative, running from June through mid-July 2025, ensures that all children in the area—regardless of income or school enrollment—have access to nutritious meals during the summer break.

Food Scene
8 months ago
From family roots to fresh beginnings: Maple & Yolk reopens with strong community support

When Albin Selimi reopened his family’s longtime restaurant under a new name and fresh identity, he didn’t anticipate just how quickly the community would embrace it. Formerly known as Urbana Gardens, the restaurant is now Maple & Yolk, and it’s drawing crowds — with 1,500 patrons on weekends alone.

Crime
8 months ago
Champaign County Coroner identifies deceased male found in Heritage Lake

Champaign County Coroner Laurie Brauer has confirmed the identity of a deceased male discovered on May 15, 2025, in Heritage Lake, located in Rantoul. With the assistance of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the individual has been positively identified as Matteo Antonio-Antonia, a resident of Champaign.