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The Neil Street location in Champaign is closing.
Business
1 year ago
Champaign’s Oberweis Ice Cream and That Burger Joint to close with a new location in the works

Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Store and That Burger Joint closed their doors on Sunday, at least temporarily.

News
1 year ago
Illinois accepts Citrus Bowl invitation to face South Carolina on December 31

Illinois has officially accepted its invitation to the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, where the Illini will face South Carolina on December 31 in Orlando.

Illinois men's basketball coach Brad Underwood talks about the improvements within the team.
News
1 year ago
Illinois basketball losses Big Ten opener to Northwestern

No. 19 Illinois dropped its Big Ten opener to Northwestern in a tough overtime loss, 70-66, at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Friday night.

Crime
1 year ago
Danville police arrest convicted felon on weapons and drug charges following traffic stop

At 1:00 a.m. on Friday, December 6, Danville Police Officers conducted a routine traffic stop that led to a significant arrest involving drugs and illegal firearms. Officers pulled over a vehicle in the unit block of S. State St. due to a suspended vehicle registration.

The City of Champaign selects a new Deputy City Manager.
News
1 year ago
City of Champaign appoints Nancy L. Rabel as new Deputy City Manager

The City of Champaign has announced Nancy L. Rabel as its new Deputy City Manager, effective December 16. Rabel brings over 25 years of municipal administration and legal expertise to the role, including her current tenure with the City of Champaign since 2021.

News
1 year ago
Women’s basketball: Ohio State hosts Illinois in Sunday showdown at Value City Arena

The Ohio State Buckeyes will take on the Illinois Fighting Illini in a Big Ten clash this Sunday, December 8, 2024, at 4:00 PM ET at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio.

News
1 year ago
Illinois receiver Patrick Bryant will skip bowl game to prepare for NFL draft

Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Patrick Bryant has officially announced he will forgo the team’s upcoming bowl game to prepare for the 2025 NFL Draft. Head coach Bret Bielema confirmed the news Thursday, marking the end of Bryant’s illustrious college career.

news
1 year ago
Taylor Swift led the concerts in dollars-per-ticket in 2024

As 2024 comes to a close, Gametime.co has revealed the Top 15 U.S. Concert Tours of the year based on median ticket prices. Leading the pack—unsurprisingly—is Taylor Swift, with a staggering median ticket price of $1,550 per seat, making her the hottest ticket anywhere. 

IL State News
1 year ago
Police can search a car if the smell of marijuana is present

The Illinois Supreme Court has ruled that the smell of raw marijuana alone provides probable cause for law enforcement to search a vehicle. The ruling, issued Thursday, overturns a Whiteside County judge’s decision and supports a prior appellate court ruling.

Community
1 year ago
Danville Police arrest man with gun and controlled substance

The incident happened on Wednesday, December 5 at around 8:00 p.m. and was stopped around North GIlbert and Roselawn in Danville. During the stop, officers used a Police K9 and the driver was identified as 38-year-old Dometrius L. Jones. Jones attempted to evade the officers by speeding, which started a police pursuit in the area of Grant and Center Streets. Jones soon got out of the vehicle and continued the chase on foot.