×
Agriculture
11 months ago
Illinois offers $679K in grants to boost specialty crops and support underserved farmers

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is set to distribute more than $679,000 in federal funding over the next three years to bolster the state’s specialty crop industry, with a focus on supporting small, new, veteran, and underserved farmers and communities.

News
11 months ago
Motorcyclist killed in Danville crash after vehicle fails to yield

A 46-year-old Danville man died Wednesday afternoon following a collision between his motorcycle and a Honda CRV at the intersection of S. Gilbert Street and Bluff Street, authorities reported.

Education
11 months ago
Central High School offers yearbook corrections after Israel omission

Central High School is offering reprints and corrections of the 2024-25 yearbook after Israel was omitted from a world map in a section of the book. 

Crime
11 months ago
Danville teen arrested after foot chase, found with loaded handgun

A 16-year-old juvenile from Danville was arrested Friday, May 23, 2025, following a short foot pursuit by officers with the Danville Police Department’s Problem Oriented Policing (P.O.P.) Unit. The incident occurred in the 1400 block of Lape Street during an investigation into a separate crime.

News
11 months ago
Family and friends charter two buses for Champaign’s own: Tanner Gordon’s start at Wrigley Field

Champaign’s Tanner Gordon, fresh off his first major league win, will have more than 115 family members, friends, and acquaintances traveling with him for his scheduled start today at Wrigley Field. Two charter buses from Peoria will transport the group from Champaign to Chicago as Gordon and the Colorado Rockies face the Cubs at 7:05 p.m.

IL State News
11 months ago
Black bear spotted moving through southwestern Illinois, IDNR confirms

A black bear has been confirmed moving through southwestern Illinois, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced last week. While large predators such as black bears, wolves, and cougars are rare in Illinois, occasional sightings occur as these animals sometimes cross state borders.

Community
11 months ago
Celebrate Pride Month in Champaign-Urbana with music, art, and community

Pride Month 2025 is alive and thriving in the Champaign-Urbana area, offering a vibrant array of events that honor the LGBTQ+ community’s resilience, creativity, and love. From concerts to crafts and community gatherings, the month is packed with opportunities to show support and celebrate.

IL State News
11 months ago
Anna’s Law nears approval, aims to reform police sexual assault response in Illinois

Illinois lawmakers have unanimously passed Anna’s Law, a bill that would require all police officers to undergo trauma-informed sexual assault training before taking their oath—and repeat it every three years. The legislation now awaits the governor’s signature.

Entertainment
11 months ago
Movies under the stars: ‘One of them Days’ to screen on the quad May 29

Students and community members are invited to enjoy a summer evening under the stars as the Illini Union Board continues its Summer Films on the Quad series with a free screening of One of them Days on Thursday, May 29 at 9:00 p.m. at Anniversary Plaza.

Ask The Pros
11 months ago
Danville welcomes new affordable housing development through local partnership

A groundbreaking new initiative in Danville is bringing hope and opportunity to local families looking for affordable housing. Real estate agent Hayley Siefert of the Siefert Team at Keller Williams Realty and Wes Taylor of Taylor Construction and Design have teamed up with the City of Danville to build four new-construction homes — the first of their kind in years.