Community
3 months ago
Mary Thompson Community Day to help bring Danville community together

For more than three decades Community members, with the City of Danville have been hosting an annual event that started out as a means to bring people of different cultures together.

Community
3 months ago
Countdown to the Fair: Illinois State Fair teams up with Farmers Market for food, fun & freebies

The Illinois State Fair is kicking off the excitement early this year with a special takeover of the Illinois Product Farmers Market on Thursday, July 24. From 3:30 to 7 p.m. at The Shed on the Illinois State Fairgrounds, families can enjoy an evening filled with discount fair deals, live entertainment, giveaways, and fresh local products—all just in time for the 2025 Illinois State Fair.

News
3 months ago
Stay cool, stay safe: Illinois fire officials urge vigilance amid rising pool drowning risks

With residential pool use at an all-time high and record summer temperatures pushing families outdoors, Illinois officials are urging residents to remain vigilant around the water to prevent tragic and avoidable drownings.

News
3 months ago
New Illinois law allows police to remove squatters without court eviction

Governor JB Pritzker signed a new law Monday that will make it easier for police to remove squatters from homes across Illinois, eliminating the need for property owners to go through lengthy court-ordered eviction processes.

Community
3 months ago
Holiday Market returns with the 3rd Annual Holiday Market & Festival of Trees in Champaign

The holiday season is set to shine a little brighter this year as the 3rd Annual Holiday Market & Festival of Trees returns to the iHotel and Conference Center on Saturday, November 22. Co-hosted by Illini Media Group and the Junior League of Champaign-Urbana, the one-day event promises festive fun for the entire family.

Elections
3 months ago
Justice Department backs lawsuit challenging Illinois’ voter roll practices

The U.S. Department of Justice has entered a high-profile legal dispute over how Illinois maintains its voter registration lists, supporting a lawsuit that accuses the state of failing to meet federal standards under the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA).

Community
3 months ago
David Smysor named next Chief of Police in Mahomet

The Village of Mahomet has appointed David Smysor as its next Chief of Police, effective October 1, following the retirement of longtime Chief Mike Metzler on September 30. Metzler concludes a law enforcement career spanning over 40 years, including 14 years as Mahomet’s chief.

Crime
3 months ago
Urbana teen sentenced to 32 years for execution-style murder of 16-year-old

The final defendant in the 2023 killing of Urbana teen Montrell Emery has been sentenced. On Monday, Judge Randy Rosenbaum handed 19-year-old Marquise McGuire a 32-year prison sentence for first-degree murder in what prosecutors described as an “execution.”

News
3 months ago
Altmyer, Jacas earn Big Ten Preseason Honors as Illinois eyes breakout season

Illinois seniors Luke Altmyer and Gabe Jacas have been named to the 2025 Big Ten Preseason Honors list, announced Tuesday during Big Ten Media Days in Las Vegas. The annual list, selected by media representatives, recognizes the conference’s top 15 players entering the upcoming season.

News
3 months ago
Study finds familiar foods key to boosting plant-based egg purchases

As plant-based meats and milks continue gaining ground with health-conscious and environmentally aware consumers, one substitute has remained relatively underexplored: the plant-based egg. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Purdue University is changing that.

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