Lifestyle
7 months ago
How to establish a peaceful backyard retreat

Backyards have undergone quite a transformation over the last decade-plus. The days when patios and decks were all a backyard living space had to offer are largely a thing of the past, as homeowners have realized just how valuable it can be to commit to a stunning backyard.

News
7 months ago
Mattoon’s ‘Do Not Drink’ order lifted for second time after three successful tests

The City of Mattoon has announced that it has lifted its ‘Do Not Drink’ order after detecting harmful algal bloom neurological toxin in its drinking water.

News
7 months ago
Illinois 9 to shut down for two weeks near Hoopeston for culvert repairs

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that Illinois 9 from east of Hoopeston to near the Indiana State line in Vermilion County will close starting July 28.

News
7 months ago
Heat wave puts pets and livestock at risk, U of I expert warns

Another wave of heat is expected to rush across the country next week, with Champaign County one of the many counties in the area to experience excessive heat in that time.

Agriculture
7 months ago
NAFB names Janet Adkison and Gale Cunningham as 2025 Hall of Fame inductees

The National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) has announced Janet Adkison and Gale Cunningham as the 2025 inductees into its prestigious Hall of Fame. The two veteran agricultural communicators will be honored during the Night of Honors banquet on November 20, as part of the 82nd annual NAFB Convention in Kansas City.

Agriculture
7 months ago
3 challenges facing the agricultural sector

Since the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic in early 2020, businesses big […]

News
7 months ago
UDPATE: TRAVEL ADVISORY ON I-74

Please avoid I-74 eastbound around mile post 215. ISP Troop 7 is handling a […]

News
7 months ago
2 unit crash I-74 Eastbound

Troopers are on scene of a 2 unit crash I-74 Eastbound Mile Post 214.5. […]

Community
7 months ago
City to vacate condemned Champaign Park Apartments amid ongoing safety concerns

The City of Champaign has received court approval to vacate and secure the Champaign Park Apartments, a complex long plagued by structural and safety issues. The decision comes after the buildings were officially condemned in June due to severe deterioration and hazardous living conditions.

Suspect arrested from early morning Urbana shooting.
Crime
7 months ago
Urbana man arrested in connection with fatal July 4 shooting in Champaign

An arrest has been made in connection with a deadly shooting that took place during the early morning hours of July 4, 2025, in Champaign. Police have arrested 37-year-old Rynell Frazier of Urbana, who is accused of fatally shooting 32-year-old Martez Jones of Champaign.