The Illinois Fighting Illini football team is officially in the spotlight as Big Ten Media Days begin Tuesday in Las Vegas. Representing the program on Day 1 are quarterback Luke Altmyer, offensive lineman J.C. Davis, defensive back Xavier Scott, and head coach Bret Bielema.
Audiences are in for an enchanting night of awe and laughter when A Magical Cirque Christmas takes over the Virginia Theatre on Wednesday, December 10 at 7 p.m.
Horizon Health is expanding access to local healthcare by now offering family medicine services at its Marshall Clinic, located at 1000 North 2nd Street. The new service is available by appointment on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fans of the hit TV show MasterChef can experience the kitchen heat up close this fall as MasterChef All-Stars LIVE! hits Illinois for two exciting stops: October 11 at the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan and October 12 at the Virginia Theatre in Champaign.
Gov. JB Pritzker is asking state lawmakers for more authority to regulate the homeowners insurance market in Illinois.
The Urbana Neighborhood Connections Center invites the community to come together for Mitchell Family Day 2025, a free, fun-filled event for all ages happening on Friday, August 1 at 1401 E. Main Street in Urbana.
A local tradition continues this summer as Vermilion Advantage prepares to host its 33rd Annual Golf Outing and Fundraiser on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the Danville Country Club. The event is expected to draw more than 200 attendees from across the region for a day of golf, business networking, and community fun—this year with a creative twist: a “Mulligan’s Island” theme.
Two men have been arrested in separate incidents this month after Urbana police say both were found in possession of firearms despite being convicted felons.
This year’s Miss Champaign County Fair, Sophia Hartkey, is celebrating more than a crown—she’s celebrating growth, confidence, and a deeper connection to her community. Hartkey, an 18-year-old from Mahomet, was named Miss Champaign County Fair 2025 after standing out among contestants through her interviews, stage presence, and personal character. A recent high school graduate, she plans to attend college in the fall and has been active in 4-H, FFA, and local community service projects.
With heat index values forecasted to soar between 105 and 112 degrees throughout the week, the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) is warning residents of the serious health risks posed by extreme heat. The highest temperatures are expected Wednesday and Thursday, with little overnight relief as lows only drop to the mid-70s.
