News
9 months ago
WEEKEND WEATHER: A chance for rain and thunderstorms all day and night – all weekend

Champaign-Urbana will see several chances for thunderstorms all weekend, with high winds likely. Temperatures stay mild.

Elections
9 months ago
Sam Hall elected as Rantoul’s first Black mayor, defeats incumbent Charles Smith

For the first time in over a decade, Rantoul will have a new mayor. Sam Hall has been elected, defeating longtime incumbent Charles Smith.

Community
9 months ago
Illinois Marathon brings excitement—and road closures—to Champaign-Urbana

The 2025 Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon brings thousands of runners and spectators to the streets of Champaign-Urbana this weekend—but it also brought a wave of road closures impacting traffic across the area.

Food Scene
9 months ago
Judge denies no-contact order request in Sooie Bros. legal dispute with health district

A Champaign County judge has denied a request from Sooie Bros. co-owner Alven Allison for a no-contact order against the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD), following claims that health officials were stalking and harassing him, his family, and his business associates.

Community
9 months ago
Spiros Law powers free Illinois Race Weekend app for runners and spectators

Race weekend just got easier, thanks to Spiros Law, P.C., the sponsor of the new FREE Illinois Race Weekend mobile app. Designed with runners and spectators in mind, the app puts everything you need for race weekend right at your fingertips—whether you’re on the starting line or cheering from 1,000 miles away.

Education
9 months ago
University of Illinois named a “New Ivy” by Forbes again

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has officially been named one of Forbes’ “New Ivies” for the second year in a row, joining an elite list of public institutions that are redefining what it means to be prestigious in higher education.

Business
9 months ago
The Hive Honey Beetique expands in Mahomet’s Patton District, ribbon cutting set for April 22

The Champaign County Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, April 22, from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m., to celebrate the exciting expansion of The Hive Honey Beetique in Mahomet’s growing Patton District. The official Grand Re-Opening will take place on Saturday, May 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Community
9 months ago
Champaign-Urbana to celebrate Earth Day with March for Science and People’s Science Fair

In honor of Earth Day on April 22, the Champaign-Urbana community is invited to join a March for Science rally and People’s Science Fair, highlighting the vital role science plays in everyday life and advocating for increased support for scientific research.

Business
9 months ago
Spring maintenance: Why you should check your sump pump now

As the weather warms and spring showers begin, local experts are urging homeowners to check their sump pumps to ensure they’re working properly. With potential heavy rainfall ahead, a functional sump pump is crucial to preventing water damage and flooding in basements.

Business
9 months ago
Common Ground Food Co-op now accepting WIC benefits, expanding healthy food access in C-U

Common Ground Food Co-op is proud to announce that it is now an Authorized WIC Vendor, making it easier for families in the Champaign-Urbana area to access healthy, pre-approved foods under the Illinois Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program.