The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is now accepting applications for Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) grants, available from February 14 through April 14. These grants provide critical support to rural fire departments by funding the purchase of equipment, training, and organizing efforts to enhance rural fire protection and prevent wildland fires.
Urbana School District #116 is embarking on a new phase of planning for the future with its Strategic Planning 2025 initiative.
On February 26th, Healthy Champaign County will host the 3rd Annual Feeding Champaign County Food Summit at the I Hotel and Illinois Conference Center in Champaign.
Illinois continued its impressive road performance with a 74-51 victory over Wisconsin on Sunday, earning its fifth consecutive road win and sixth overall. The Illini, now 19-5 on the season and 9-4 in Big Ten play, built a commanding lead early and never looked back, ultimately winning by 23 points.
Champaign County Coroner Laurie Brauer released the name of the two victims of a shooting in Urbana Saturday night. The victims have been identified as seven-year-old Darnell “DJ” Wicks and 43-year-old Melvin Braxton.
The Fighting Illini secured a commanding 95-74 win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Williams Arena Saturday evening. This victory came as a surprising display of offensive efficiency after a tough loss to Rutgers earlier in the week.
A second fatal shooting in as many days hit the Urbana community Saturday night, leaving a 7-year-old child and a 43-year-old man dead in what police have described as a home invasion.
An 18-year-old male is dead following a fatal shooting Friday night in Urbana.
Illinois extended its winning streak to five games with a commanding 73-60 victory over Northwestern on Thursday night at State Farm Center. The Fighting Illini secured their sixth-straight win over the Wildcats, improving to 18-5 overall and 8-4 in Big Ten play this season.
A fatal two-vehicle traffic crash occurred Thursday, February 6 at approximately 4:56 p.m. in Champaign County. Sheriff’s deputies responded to the collision at the intersection of County Road 2700E and County Road 100N.
