Crime
7 months ago
UPDATE: Arrest made in connection to July 5 shooting near Churchill Towers in Danville

With help from the Vermilion County State’s Attorney’s Office, Danville Police Department detectives testified to a Vermilion County arrest warrant in connection to a shooting in Danville’s Churchill Towers area earlier this month.

Crime
7 months ago
Three teens arrested in Danville after theft, police chase ends in crash

In the late hours of Tuesday heading into early Wednesday, Danville Police responded to the Meijer Grocery Store on the 3600 block of North Vermilion Street to respond to a retail theft in progress.

IL State News
7 months ago
IDOR warns Illinois buyers of double tax risk on out-of-state vehicle purchases

The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is reminding residents that when buying a vehicle from out of state, sales or use tax is due where the vehicle will be registed and use, not where it was purchased.

Community
7 months ago
Annual Kendall Gill Golf Outing brings in over $50,000 to Cunningham Children’s Home

The 36th annual Kendall Gill Golf Outing was held this past weekend, and brought in $52,251 in total proceeds towards the Cunningham Children’s Home in Urbana to benefit 977 youth and families served each year.

Suspect arrested from early morning Urbana shooting.
Crime
7 months ago
Two Champaign teens arrested in connection with North Third Street shooting that injured 14-year-old

Champaign Police have arrested two teenage suspects following a shooting incident that left a 14-year-old boy seriously injured on July 15. The incident occurred around 5:01 p.m. in the 1100 block of N. Third Street, where officers responded to reports of gunfire and an injured juvenile.

Community
7 months ago
Homelessness rises in Champaign County, underscoring urgent need for housing and support services

Homelessness in Champaign County is on the rise, according to the latest Point-in-Time (PIT) Count conducted in January 2025. The count identified 355 individuals experiencing homelessness, an increase of 76 people from the same count in 2024. The number of homeless households also increased by 63.

Ask The Pros
7 months ago
Red-Hot Rubies: Champaign Jewelers celebrates July’s birthstone with rare gems and a special event

For Kari Smith owner of Champaign Jewelers, July is all about color — and no gem shines brighter this month than the fiery, rare ruby.

News
7 months ago
IDFPR adds 24 new professions to online licensing system in latest CORE expansion

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has expanded its new online licensing system, CORE (Comprehensive Online Regulatory Environment), to include 24 additional license types, marking the completion of Phase 2.3 of the rollout.

Suspect arrested from early morning Urbana shooting.
Crime
7 months ago
Shooting in Champaign leaves one with life-threatening injuries, police investigating

A shooting late this afternoon in Champaign has left one individual with potentially life-threatening injuries, according to police.

News
7 months ago
Illinois releases 2025 prevailing wage rates to support fair pay and local construction industry

The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) has published the 2025 prevailing wage rates for construction trades across all 102 counties, reinforcing the state’s commitment to fair compensation and a competitive public works market.