Illinois will celebrate Illini Night at the Chicago Cubs game on Tuesday, June 17 at Wrigley Field, bringing fans, football stars, and Illini pride to one of baseball’s most iconic ballparks.
Cunningham Children’s Home bids farewell to Chaplain Anne Fuquay after two years of dedicated service. Her final Chapel Service was marked by a packed house and a symbolic walk through the labyrinth, a tradition for youth transitioning from Cunningham. Fuquay’s compassionate presence and spiritual leadership have left a lasting impact on the youth.
Unity High School senior Molly Baxley has been named one of eight recipients of the 2025 Conservation Achievement Scholarship by the Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF), a statewide honor recognizing exceptional high school students for their dedication to protecting Illinois’ natural resources.
Champaign County is one of several Illinois regions where state police will expand their use of highway surveillance cameras under a bill aimed at combating human trafficking and involuntary servitude.
Just as egg prices were beginning to cool after months of historic highs, a multi-state salmonella outbreak has triggered the recall of 1.7 million dozen organic eggs, dealing a fresh blow to consumer confidence in food safety.
The University of Illinois Board of Trustees has approved Charles Lee Isbell Jr. as the next chancellor of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and vice president of the University of Illinois System, following a unanimous vote during a special board meeting.
A fight in Champaign escalated Sunday night when two teenagers were shot, one of them critically. According to Champaign Police, officers were dispatched to Burr Oak Court at 10:19 p.m. following reports of a shooting with injuries.
The blues are back in town as Buddy Guy returns to the Virginia Theatre on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 7:00 PM for his Damn Right Encore tour—an unforgettable evening with one of the last living legends of the Chicago blues scene.
A national soccer sensation is headed to Central Illinois this summer as Soccer Wars makes its Illinois debut at the Rantoul Family Sports Complex on July 12–13. The two-day festival kicks off a three-year partnership with Experience Champaign-Urbana, aimed at growing inclusive, high-energy soccer events in the region.
Brett Adkisson, owner of Savior Roofing in Tuscola, says early detection is critical when it comes to roof damage. Waiting too long can lead to water leaks, mold, drywall damage, and costly repairs. “We want to catch damage early to prevent leaking that leads to much bigger issues,” he said. Common causes of damage in Central Illinois include high winds, hail, and seasonal storms that can blow off shingles or damage soft metal trim around the house.