Community
11 months ago
Cunningham’s Children’s Home celebrates its Festival of Quilts

The quilt recognizes marlin’s 23 years of service in the United States Army National Guard and his deployment in the Iraq War, for which he was awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal in 2007. Marlin has served the community for the past 35 years in child welfare, leading Cunningham since 2008. The festival also celebrates their youth and hard work.

Community
11 months ago
Urbana teacher Jeanette Delgado promoted to Assistant Principal

She also serves on the Educator Advisory Council for Advance Illinois. Delgado holds a Bilingual Bicultural Education and Spanish Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s of Education in Educational Administration.

Community
11 months ago
Champaign Fire Department cancels 2025 Edward Hoffman Awards Ceremony

The ceremony, scheduled for this evening, April 2, was canceled due to forecast models calling for potentially severe weather this afternoon and evening. The cancellation will ensure the safety of those who planned to attend. Rescheduling information will be shared when a date is established.

Suspect arrested from early morning Urbana shooting.
news
11 months ago
Danville police arrest Paxton man after aggravated assault incident

The Danville Police Department is continuing to investigate an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon that occurred Tuesday afternoon.

Community
11 months ago
Tracy Williams: The First Lady of Urbana shaping the future through service, faith, and family

Tracy Williams, Urbana’s First Lady, has devoted her life to serving her community, uplifting young people, and supporting her husband, Mayor DeShawn Williams, as he steps into his leadership role. A proud product of Urbana, Tracy’s journey from local schools to becoming the First Lady is rooted in her deep faith, family values, and a fierce dedication to making life better for those around her.

Community
11 months ago
Illinois Department of Transportation holding public hearing for intersection improvements

The proposed improvements would be to U.S. 45 intersections at Flatville Road in Thomasboro and Leverett Road in Champaign County. This event is open to the public and will be held at the Thomasboro Fire Department at 101 N. Church Street on Monday, April 7 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Suspect arrested from early morning Urbana shooting.
Community
11 months ago
UPDATE: Two Danville residents arrested after police find illegal firearms and cannabis during stop

He was then booked and arrested for Obstructing justice and being wanted on an out-of-state warrant. Washington currently resides in custody at the Vermilion County Public Safety Building. The information was not originally released due to ongoing communication with the County and State issuing the warrant.

Community
11 months ago
Former University of Illinois President Stan Ikenberry, 90, passes away

Stan Ikenberry, the longest-serving leader of the University of Illinois System, passed away Tuesday morning at the age of 90 at his home in Boca Grande, Florida, surrounded by family.

Elections
11 months ago
Champaign County offices set to move into newly renovated Scott M. Bennett Administrative Center

The renovations on the Scott M. Bennett Administrative Center, formerly known as County Plaza, are nearing completion, and county offices are preparing to relocate into the newly renovated facility. The County purchased the building in 2022 and began renovations in 2023.

Crime
11 months ago
ICE officers arrest two men at Champaign County courthouse

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers arrested two individuals at the Champaign County Courthouse this morning, after arriving with local FBI officers. The authorities were reportedly searching for Fernando Lorenzo-Raymundo, who was scheduled for a preliminary hearing on charges related to a fatal accident.