Community
11 months ago
Champaign Fire Department responds to cooking fire in single-family home

The cause was determined to be attributed to cooking and accidental. One occupants was treated on the scene and transported to a local hospital.

Community
11 months ago
City Manager Dorothy Ann David will be retiring as City Manager

For her 30 years of service, she spent 11 as Champaign City Manager. She will be retiring on December 20, 2024 and the City would like to congratulate her for her very long and impactful service to the city and its residents.

Urbana Park District's Health and Wellness Center set to open in January.
Community
11 months ago
Urbana Park District’s Health and Wellness Center opens in January

The Urbana Park District’s (UPD) new Health and Wellness Center is nearing its grand opening, with the facility set to fully open to the public in January 2025.

Community
11 months ago
St. Joseph man arrested for solicitation of a minor

The investigation into McElwee started on Friday, November 29 when he began talking to a police officer online who was posing as a teenager. McElwee then arranged to meet with the teeenager in person in Paxton.

Community
11 months ago
Salvation Army and Toys-for-Tots distribute thousands of Christmas gifts for children

In 2023, 20,00 toys were donated to the children of Champaign County and the total number of gifts in 2024 will be known following the event. This event is made possible thanks to over 200 volunteers assisting the families in registering gifts, transporting toys, and settings up the toy shop.

Business
11 months ago
Illinois minimum wage set to increase from $14 to $15 per hour in January

The State of Illinois recently announced the minimum wage increase from the initial $14 per hour to $15. The minimum wage for tipped workers will increase to $9 per hour and workers under 18 working fewer than 650 hours per year will be increased to $13 per hour.

Community
11 months ago
Crime Stoppers requests public’s assistance with smoke shop burglary

Champaign County Crime Stoppers is requesting the public’s assistance regarding a burglary that was reported recently.

Community
11 months ago
Jalen Johnson of Urbana High School chosen for QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship

Out of these over 25,000 applicants, Johnson managed to be one of 7,288 finalists considered for the QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship. 

College
11 months ago
UIUC Police issues Campus Safety notice of sexual assault

For information on reporting sexual misconduct, accessing resources on and off campus, supporting survivors, getting involved in sexual misconduct prevention, and information on the Title IX office, visit wecare.illinois.edu.

Community
11 months ago
An accident shut down part of I-74 near Mahomet on Friday for seven hours.

Westbound lanes of Interstate 74 were closed for nearly seven hours on Friday following a two-vehicle crash near Mahomet. The accident, which occurred at approximately 4:14 p.m., caused significant traffic disruptions as emergency crews worked to clear the scene.

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