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Community
12 months ago
PET OF THE WEEK: Meet Tony, the beautiful tabby who wants to sit in the sun

Tony is a handsome and curious young tabby who is getting used to the good life indoors. He loves playing with his siblings, chasing after toys, and finding the perfect sunny spot for a nap. While he’s still learning to fully trust people, he’s already showing his sweet and affectionate side. With a little patience and plenty of playtime, Tony will make a wonderful companion who will bring joy to his forever home.

Crime
12 months ago
Champaign County deputy charged with felony theft in nonprofit misuse case

Illinois State Police have charged a Champaign County Sheriff’s deputy with felony theft following an investigation into financial misconduct involving a police support nonprofit.

News
12 months ago
Improperly discarded smoking materials spark fire at Urbana apartment complex

A fire broke out late Thursday afternoon at Pointe Apartments on East Florida Avenue, prompting a swift and extensive emergency response but resulting in no injuries or displacements.

News
12 months ago
WEEKEND WEATHER: A chance for rain and thunderstorms all day and night – all weekend

Champaign-Urbana will see several chances for thunderstorms all weekend, with high winds likely. Temperatures stay mild.

Elections
12 months ago
Sam Hall elected as Rantoul’s first Black mayor, defeats incumbent Charles Smith

For the first time in over a decade, Rantoul will have a new mayor. Sam Hall has been elected, defeating longtime incumbent Charles Smith.

Community
12 months ago
Illinois Marathon brings excitement—and road closures—to Champaign-Urbana

The 2025 Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon brings thousands of runners and spectators to the streets of Champaign-Urbana this weekend—but it also brought a wave of road closures impacting traffic across the area.

Food Scene
12 months ago
Judge denies no-contact order request in Sooie Bros. legal dispute with health district

A Champaign County judge has denied a request from Sooie Bros. co-owner Alven Allison for a no-contact order against the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD), following claims that health officials were stalking and harassing him, his family, and his business associates.

Community
12 months ago
Spiros Law powers free Illinois Race Weekend app for runners and spectators

Race weekend just got easier, thanks to Spiros Law, P.C., the sponsor of the new FREE Illinois Race Weekend mobile app. Designed with runners and spectators in mind, the app puts everything you need for race weekend right at your fingertips—whether you’re on the starting line or cheering from 1,000 miles away.

Education
12 months ago
University of Illinois named a “New Ivy” by Forbes again

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has officially been named one of Forbes’ “New Ivies” for the second year in a row, joining an elite list of public institutions that are redefining what it means to be prestigious in higher education.

Business
12 months ago
The Hive Honey Beetique expands in Mahomet’s Patton District, ribbon cutting set for April 22

The Champaign County Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, April 22, from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m., to celebrate the exciting expansion of The Hive Honey Beetique in Mahomet’s growing Patton District. The official Grand Re-Opening will take place on Saturday, May 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.