child
Community
11 months ago
Champaign County Children’s Advocacy Center hosting an Open House

The event will be hosted on Friday, April 25 at 201 W. Kenyon, Champaign, IL 61820 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Open House offers a look into how the CAC helps children and families affected by abuse.

Martin Luther King Jr.
Community
11 months ago
Urbana and Champaign Park Districts to host Martin Luther King Jr. March for Peace

The event will be free and the Champaign Park District will provide transportation between King Park and the Douglass Center so participants can return to their cars at the end of the evening.

News
11 months ago
Three Illini women’s basketball players earn CSC Academic All-District honors

Three Illinois women’s basketball student-athletes have been honored with Academic All-District recognition from College Sports Communicators (CSC), the association announced on Tuesday. Kendall Bostic, Adalia McKenzie, and Genesis Bryant have all received the prestigious distinction for their performance both in the classroom and on the court.

police
Community
11 months ago
Danville Police arrest man for fleeing arrest and possession of drugs

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Danville Police Department at 217-431- 2250 or Vermilion County Crimestoppers at vccrimestoppers.org. The public may also use the mobile app. P3TIPS, or call anonymously to 217-446-TIPS (8477).

Suspect arrested from early morning Urbana shooting.
Crime
11 months ago
CHAMPAIGN SHOOTING UPDATE: Champaign Police reveal more details of shooting Tuesday afternoon

Preliminary investigations indicate that the victim was inside an apartment when a confrontation occurred with two unidentified men. During the argument, a gun was fired, and the victim was struck. The man fled the apartment, seeking assistance, and was located outside the building by responding officers. The suspects fled the scene after the incident.

IL State News
11 months ago
Illinois Lottery player wins $344 Million Mega Millions jackpot

A lucky player in Illinois hit the jackpot in last night’s drawing, winning an astonishing $344 million. The winning ticket, purchased at Casey’s General Store on 70 S. Somonauk Road in Cortland, Illinois, matched all five numbers and the Mega Ball, 1-5-17-39-62-8, to score the coveted top prize.

news
11 months ago
Champaign tow truck driver fired after antisemitic video surfaces

An offensive video circulating online has led to the firing of a man from his job at Reynolds Towing in Champaign. The video shows an employee in a Reynolds Towing uniform standing on the back of a tow truck while giving a Nazi salute and using an expletive referring to Jewish people. 

Community
11 months ago
Cunningham Children’s Home annual Festival of Quilts announced

The Annual festival features a collection of quilts, centerpieces, wreaths, and gift shop treasures on display.

College
11 months ago
University of Illinois alumni announced as Architect, Landscape Architect & Interior Designer of the Year

“This award is truly the highest honor of my career. I am elated by the encouragement of my wonderful colleagues, humbled by the quality of the nominees, and inspired by this community’s dedication to craft and service to county,” said Madary, who has worked at NAVFAC for 14 years. “Thank you to NAVFAC for providing the tools for limitless professional growth, to my command for recognizing and rewarding good work, to my coworkers for their relentless creativity, and to my family and friends for surrounding me in love and joy each day.”

Suspect arrested from early morning Urbana shooting.
Community
11 months ago
ISP releases results Nighttime Enforcement patrols

These NITE patrols allowed the ISP to focus on preventing, detecting, and taking enforcement action in response to impaired driving and occupant restraint violations especially between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.