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Entertainment
9 months ago
Device-free activities families can enjoy at home

Family time is an umbrella term that can encompass a range of activities, but it generally involves parents and children spending quality time together away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Finding distraction-free family time has always been challenging, but it might be even more so in the modern world, where a device with internet access is seemingly always within reach.

Lifestyle
9 months ago
How to establish a peaceful backyard retreat

Backyards have undergone quite a transformation over the last decade-plus. The days when patios and decks were all a backyard living space had to offer are largely a thing of the past, as homeowners have realized just how valuable it can be to commit to a stunning backyard.

Agriculture
9 months ago
NAFB names Janet Adkison and Gale Cunningham as 2025 Hall of Fame inductees

The National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) has announced Janet Adkison and Gale Cunningham as the 2025 inductees into its prestigious Hall of Fame. The two veteran agricultural communicators will be honored during the Night of Honors banquet on November 20, as part of the 82nd annual NAFB Convention in Kansas City.

Agriculture
9 months ago
3 challenges facing the agricultural sector

Since the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic in early 2020, businesses big […]

News
9 months ago
UDPATE: TRAVEL ADVISORY ON I-74

Please avoid I-74 eastbound around mile post 215. ISP Troop 7 is handling a […]

Community
9 months ago
City to vacate condemned Champaign Park Apartments amid ongoing safety concerns

The City of Champaign has received court approval to vacate and secure the Champaign Park Apartments, a complex long plagued by structural and safety issues. The decision comes after the buildings were officially condemned in June due to severe deterioration and hazardous living conditions.

Crime
9 months ago
Urbana man arrested in connection with fatal July 4 shooting in Champaign

An arrest has been made in connection with a deadly shooting that took place during the early morning hours of July 4, 2025, in Champaign. Police have arrested 37-year-old Rynell Frazier of Urbana, who is accused of fatally shooting 32-year-old Martez Jones of Champaign.

News
9 months ago
Pet of the Week: Meet Annie, a Westie who just wants to sit in your lap

Annie is a two-year-old Westie who was pulled from Animal Control by Moore’s Rescue Ranch. She’s good with other dogs, cats and children.  Annie is very loving and friendly. She recently had surgery to remove stones from her bladder, so she needs special food and she’s still recovering from that. You wouldn’t know it – she’s the happiest, sweetest girl!

News
9 months ago
Illinois preserves LGBTQIA+ Youth Support on 988 Lifeline despite federal cuts

The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced today that mental health crisis support for LGBTQIA+ youth will continue on the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, despite the federal government’s recent decision to eliminate funding for that specialized service.

Education
9 months ago
ACES Family Academies welcomes families back to campus, celebrates first-ever “Ph.D.” recipient in curiosity

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) welcomed families from across the nation this summer for its beloved ACES Family Academies program, a hands-on educational event that gives alumni the chance to reconnect with campus and share their experiences with the next generation.