Community
3 months ago
“No Kings” protest returns to Urbana in nationwide push against Trump administration

Thousands expected to gather at Champaign County Courthouse to rally for healthcare, education, and democracy.

Food Scene
3 months ago
Cockroaches, moldy food lead to restaurant closures in Champaign County

All three businesses must pass follow-up inspections before resuming normal operations. 

Community
3 months ago
Piatt County Animal Shelter breaks ground on new facility

New Monticello building promises better conditions for animals, more space for volunteers, and launches $40,000 community fundraising effort.

News
3 months ago
PET OF THE WEEK: Chu Chu talked throughout his visit to the studio

This tiny, six-month-old calico had the cutest meow and melted against Duane Shannon’s neck when picked up.

Community
3 months ago
From classroom to crime scenes: Local author Jodi Casstevens‑Short releases debut mystery novel

Retired teacher channels lifelong storytelling passion into Murdered by the Books, the first in a cozy mystery series set in small-town Illinois.

Community
3 months ago
SNAP cuts drive surge in food bank demand across central Illinois

Local pantries report record-breaking need as stricter requirements leave more families without assistance.

Entertainment
3 months ago
Bringing Indie Film to Savoy: Nat Dykeman builds a festival from the ground up

Chambana Film Society turns Sunday screenings into a thriving hub for new voices in independent cinema.

Community
3 months ago
Norfolk Southern grant boosts emergency response tech in Champaign County

$13,478 awarded to support new laptops for Emergency Operations Center and mobile command post.

Education
3 months ago
Budzinski slams Trump admin for cancelling $23M in UI research grants

U.S. Rep. visits University of Illinois’ Prairie Research Institute after DOE terminates climate, clean water projects seen as political retaliation.

News
3 months ago
UPDATE – ROAD IS NOW OPEN: At least one dead in head-on crash on U.S. 136 in Champaign County

Illinois State Police investigating early morning collision; highway closed for several hours.

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