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Crime
2 weeks ago
Champaign stabbing leaves one hospitalized in serious condition

Police say victim fled nearly a mile seeking help after Saturday evening attack.

Agriculture
2 weeks ago
Free food preservation class coming to Monticello this month

A free class on canning, freezing, and fermenting produce is coming to the Piatt County Extension Office in Monticello on May 19, with registration requested by May 18.

Illinois residents celebrate the state's 250th anniversary all year.
IL State News
2 weeks ago
Illinois earns top emergency preparedness ranking, jumping from middle to high performance tier

Illinois has earned a top-tier emergency preparedness ranking from Trust for America’s Health, jumping from the middle performance category in 2025 to high performance in 2026.

Crime
2 weeks ago
May 2 – May 8 Crimestoppers Booking Report

The Champaign County booking report returns with a full seven days of data this week, totaling 78 bookings including 21 assault/battery charges and 13 DUIs.

Person in a safety vest uses a fire extinguisher to put out a large blaze on a metal tray outdoors, with thick white smoke nearby.
News
2 weeks ago
Downtown Danville parking garage to be used on two Saturdays this month for firefighter testing

The downtown Danville parking garage at 22 N. Walnut Street may see disruptions on May 9 and May 23 as the Fire Department conducts physical agility testing for firefighter candidates.

Community
2 weeks ago
Horizon Health offering free CPR and AED training in Paris on May 15

Horizon Health is offering a free community CPR and AED training course in Paris on May 15, with an optional American Heart Association certification card available for $25.

College
2 weeks ago
U of I finals postponed, Canvas still offline as university works to restore system after cyberattack

The University of Illinois postponed all finals weekend exams and assignments after a global cyberattack knocked Canvas offline, with university leaders working to restore the system by Saturday afternoon.

College
3 weeks ago
Rep. Carol Ammons hosts another successful expungement summit at Parkland College

State Rep. Carol Ammons hosted another Expungement Summit at Parkland College last month, part of a series that has helped 519 individuals clear or seal records since fall 2023.

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Community
3 weeks ago
Champaign Police Department to hold memorial ceremony Tuesday at West Side Park

The Champaign Police Department will host its annual Memorial Ceremony Monday, May 12, at 9 a.m. at West Side Park on West University Avenue.

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College
3 weeks ago
U of I’s College of ACES invites kids to summer academy on campus this July

The U of I College of ACES is hosting a three-day summer academy for kids ages 8-13 on the Urbana-Champaign campus July 8-10, with registration open through June 7.

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