Crime
1 year ago
Central Illinois law enforcement seeks armed and dangerous man

Central Illinois law enforcement agencies are on the lookout for an armed and dangerous man wanted for a parole violation. The Findlay Police Department issued an alert Monday night, announcing that the U.S. Marshals Service and the Illinois Department of Corrections Parole are actively searching for Dylan Woodworth.

News
1 year ago
Will Riley earns third Big Ten Freshman of the Week award

Illinois forward Will Riley has been named Big Ten Freshman of the Week for the third time this season, the conference office announced Monday. Riley shares the honor with Derek Queen of Maryland.

News
1 year ago
Illinois Department of Natural Resources accepting applications for Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants

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.

Education
1 year ago
Urbana School District launches strategic planning 2025, seeks community input

Urbana School District #116 is embarking on a new phase of planning for the future with its Strategic Planning 2025 initiative.

Community
1 year ago
“Healthy Champaign County” to host 3rd annual Feeding Champaign County Food Summit

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.

news
1 year ago
Fighting Illini women earn fifth consecutive road win on Sunday at Wisconsin

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.

Crime
1 year ago
UPDATE: Coroner names shooting victims in Urbana

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.

News
1 year ago
Illinois men’s basketball beats Minnesota with dominant 95-74 victory

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.

Crime
1 year ago
Urbana home invasion claims lives of child and man

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.

Crime
1 year ago
Teen fatally shot in Urbana, police seeking public’s help

An 18-year-old male is dead following a fatal shooting Friday night in Urbana.