Community
1 year ago
Rock for a Cure: BC/DC concert at the Virginia Theatre for breast cancer research

All net proceeds will benefit the Mills Breast Cancer Institute. Donations can be made leading up to, during, and after the benefit concert through the Carle Health Center for Philanthropy.

College
1 year ago
Average Joe sees the bright side of the new Big Ten

I’m paying very close attention when the original Big 10 teams, in all sports, match up with their new conference members.

Business
1 year ago
Cafe Kopi to close downtown Champaign location

Cafe Kopi, in downtown Champaign, will be closing on December 15 after 30 years in the community. 

Agriculture
1 year ago
Sharing the road with farm equipment: A safety reminder for drivers

As harvest season picks up in Champaign-Urbana, and all of our surrounding rural areas, it’s common to encounter slow-moving farm equipment on local roads.

Community
1 year ago
Property damage report shut down part of I-74 this morning

A portion of I-74 westbound was closed this morning while the Illinois State Police (ISP) responded to a property damage crash.

Community
1 year ago
Vendors welcome to partner with Holiday Market and Festival of Trees

Illini Media Group and the Junior League of Champaign-Urbana are planning for the Holiday Market and 29th Annual Festival of Trees.

College
1 year ago
Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer named to Davey O’Brien Award and Manning Award Top QB Lists

 Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer was named to the Davey O’Brien Award’s “Great 8” and the Manning Award’s “Stars of the Week” lists for his performance last Saturday in the overtime win against Purdue.

Community
1 year ago
Illinois State Police adds new cadet class that includes several in Champaign County

The Illinois State Police (ISP) welcomed 35 new troopers today from Cadet Class 148. The graduation ceremony was held over the weekend at the Illinois State Police Academy in Springfield. ​

College
1 year ago
Indigenous People’s Day celebrated on the U of I campus

The Native American House is celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day, showcasing Native American literature and media, spirituality and food.

College
1 year ago
Memorial Stadium Documentary to debut tonight on Big Ten Network

A documentary that chronicles the building and 100-year history of Memorial Stadium at the University of Illinois will debut tonight on the Big Ten Network.