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News
12 months ago
Illini football season tickets nearly sold out ahead of 2025 campaign

Season tickets for the 2025 Illinois football season go on sale to the general public this Thursday at 9 a.m. 

Agriculture
12 months ago
FDA issues class I recall for tomatoes in Illinois due to salmonella risk

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a Class I recall for fresh tomatoes distributed in Illinois due to potential Salmonella contamination. This classification indicates a high risk of serious adverse health consequences or death.

IL State News
12 months ago
Illinois set to end health care program for undocumented adults amid budget strains

A state-funded health care program that provides coverage to more than 30,000 noncitizens in Illinois, including many without legal immigration status, is set to be eliminated on July 1 as part of Governor JB Pritzker’s proposed budget cuts.

News
12 months ago
Illinois extends Bielema, Underwood through 2030 with new six-year contracts

he University of Illinois has officially locked in the leadership of its two premier sports programs, announcing six-year contract extensions for football head coach Bret Bielema and men’s basketball head coach Brad Underwood. The deals, announced Tuesday, will keep Bielema and Underwood in Champaign through 2030 and 2030–31 respectively, pending approval by the university’s board of trustees on May 22.

News
12 months ago
Urbana City Council backs Mayor’s reappointments, extends Police Chief Boone’s tenure through 2027

In a 4–2 vote Monday night, the Urbana City Council approved newly elected Mayor DeShawn Williams’ slate of reappointments, including Police Chief Larry Boone, who will continue leading the Urbana Police Department until June 30, 2027.

Crime
12 months ago
Teen hospitalized after Danville shooting; police seek public’s help

A 19-year-old man is in critical but stable condition after being shot late Monday night in Danville. Police say they were dispatched around 10:30 p.m. to a residence on Oak Street near Fairchild Street, where the teen was found wounded inside the home.

IL State News
12 months ago
Online player wins $850,000 Lucky Day Lotto jackpot in Illinois

One lucky Illinois Lottery player is celebrating a life-changing win after hitting the $850,000 Lucky Day Lotto jackpot during the May 12 midday drawing. The winning ticket was purchased online and matched all five numbers: 6-11-23-28-30.

News
12 months ago
Danville cyclist killed in collision with semi-trailer on East Main Street

A tragic traffic accident in Danville claimed the life of a 51-year-old man on the afternoon of May 12, when he was struck by a semi-trailer in the 700 block of East Main Street.

Community
12 months ago
Learn to preserve summer’s bounty: U of I Extension hosts canning workshops in Central Illinois

Whether you’re a seasoned home canner or just curious about turning fresh produce into jams and pickles, the University of Illinois Extension invites you to “Preserve at Home,” a hands-on workshop series offered this June in DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt counties.

IL State News
12 months ago
Fuel tax hikes coming July 1: Illinois drivers, businesses brace for increased costs

Illinois motorists and businesses are preparing for higher costs at the pump as new fuel tax increases take effect on July 1,  driven by inflation and local tax expansions. Nate Harris, CEO of the Illinois Fuel and Retail Association, voiced concerns this week about the cumulative impact on residents and the broader economy.