A Champaign County associate judge ruled Thursday that 33-year-old James White of Urbana must remain in custody until trial following a violent road rage incident earlier this month that allegedly involved alcohol, a high-speed chase, and gunfire.
Hemp comes from the cannabis plant, which is not as strong as cannabis itself. Cannabis remains itself illegal federally, but is allowed in Illinois. Hemp, as of 2018, was seen as a substance that ended up with a loophole in federal law when the 2018 Farm Bill was passed.
Two lucky Illinoisans can now call themselves millionaires after purchasing $1 million winning Powerball tickets. Both winning tickets matched all five numbers, 5-9-25-28-69, in the Powerball drawing held on Wednesday, July 9. The Powerball number was 5.
The Coles County Health Department issued a “Do Not Drink” advisory for the entire City of Mattoon after harmful levels of a neurological toxin were detected in the city’s water supply.
Chubby (a misleading name because he is sleek and slender) is a three-year old grey tiger/white cat. He is a friendly, three-year-old feline and gets along very well with the other cats at the Kitty Crib.
A 15-year-old juvenile was seriously injured in a shooting late Wednesday night, July 9, 2025, and Danville Police are asking the public for help as they continue their investigation.
Champaign County Sheriff Dustin Heuerman has officially announced his intent to seek re-election for a third term as Sheriff of Champaign County. First elected in 2018 as an underdog candidate, Sheriff Heuerman has led the Sheriff’s Office with a focus on professionalism, ethics, and community engagement.
The I&I Antique Tractor & Gas Engine Club is gearing up for its annual summer showcase, set to run from Thursday, July 10, through Sunday, July 13, at the club’s historic showgrounds located at 309 Busey Street in Penfield.
On July 9, at approximately 6:38 a.m., a black Ford utility vehicle was observed disobeying a stop sign, prompting officers to initiate a traffic stop. The driver, however, refused to comply and fled the scene.
The Champaign Fire Department hosted a heartfelt retirement reception for Fire Chief Andy Quarnstrom at Station 1 earlier today. The event brought together members of the Champaign City Council, fire department personnel, and city staff to celebrate Quarnstrom’s nearly three decades of dedicated public service.
