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.
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.”
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.
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.
With the 2025 Illinois State Fair just weeks away, fair organizers are extending ticket office hours to make it easier for families to save big on rides, concerts, and admission. The Grandstand Box Office and Mega Pass Office will be open on select evenings and weekends to accommodate early buyers, helping avoid long lines and rising prices.
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski’s Improving Veterans’ Experience Act, a major legislative win that seeks to make the Veterans Experience Office (VEO) a permanent fixture within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The measure was included in S. 423, the PRO Veterans Act of 2025, which now heads to President Trump’s desk for signature.
With summer around the corner and insurance rates on the rise, Rachel Smithenry, a longtime insurance agent at InsureChampaign – The Hilb Group, is offering timely advice on how Illinois residents can reduce their insurance premiums and protect their property.
As other area school districts wrap up their summer meal offerings, the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) is stepping up to ensure local children don’t go hungry. Starting Friday, July 25, CUPHD will host the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), providing free breakfast and lunch for children aged one to 18 through Monday, August 11.
The Illinois Fighting Illini football team is officially in the spotlight as Big Ten Media Days begin Tuesday in Las Vegas. Representing the program on Day 1 are quarterback Luke Altmyer, offensive lineman J.C. Davis, defensive back Xavier Scott, and head coach Bret Bielema.
Audiences are in for an enchanting night of awe and laughter when A Magical Cirque Christmas takes over the Virginia Theatre on Wednesday, December 10 at 7 p.m.
