Community
11 months ago
Fighting Illini hosts the Aurora Spartans at Illinois Field

Due to Fighting Illini men’s basketball vs. Iowa tonight, parking is limited to gravel lots at Illinois Field. Concessions will also not be available for today’s game. Fans should refer to the gameday guide for parking maps and updated Illinois Field policies.

Community
11 months ago
Police respond to robbery at Urban Beauty and Fashion in Urbana

If you have any information about these crimes or any person(s) involved, you are urged to submit a tip via this website, call the TIPS line at 217-373-TIPS, or use the free P3 Tips mobile app.  Crime Stoppers doesn’t want your name, just your information.  Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest and you will always remain 100% anonymous. 

College
11 months ago
Illinois becomes first state to provide free comprehensive test prep

“Providing free test and licensing preparation courses for students is an important measure to help remove some of the financial barriers students face in advancing their education and careers,” said ISAC Executive Director Eric Zarnikow. “ISAC is pleased to partner with Kaplan to provide these services, and I highly encourage all eligible students to enroll in a relevant course this year.”

Community
11 months ago
40 North hosting a night circus at the Orpheum Champaign

On top of this, attendees will be able to take advantage of photo ops and custom caricatures by Dan Wild. Anyone looking to attend the event can purchase tickets at 40north.org/untitled-a-late-night-fundraiser/ or by contacting 40 North at 217-351-9841. Tickets in advance are $55 per person, $100 per couple, or can be purchased day-of at the door for $60 per person.

Community
11 months ago
Former Chicago man sentenced to six years for Home Invasion

“We cannot tolerate violence in Vermilion County, especially when it involves repeated abuse within families. Domestic violence is a serious offense that affects not only the victims but the entire community. My office will continue to seek serious sentences in cases of domestic violence,” said State’s Attorney Jacqueline Lacy.

Business
11 months ago
City of Champaign opens up survey for the planning of Downtown Champaign

Additional information about the Downtown Plan update process can be found on Engage Champaign. Questions may be directed to planning@champaignil.gov or by contacting Eric VanBuskirk, Senior Planner, by e-mail at eric.vanbuskirk@champaignil.gov or via phone at (217) 403-8800.

Community
11 months ago
City of Champaign schedules 2025 Spring Yard Waste Collection

For residents outside the City, or for materials not fitting the above requirements, landscape materials may be taken (for a fee) to the Landscape Recycling Center at 1210 E. University Avenue in Urbana, phone 217-344-5323.

College
11 months ago
City of Urbana population increases by nearly 2,500

“From a financial standpoint, it helps ensure that our community receives its fair share of state and federal funding distributed on a per capita basis. It also is important that we have accurate demographic and housing data in order to plan for programs and services. Finally, we were able to count residents in several housing complexes that had been built since 2020. We are sincerely grateful to all the residents who responded to Census 2025. They live here and they count,” said Mayor Diane Wolfe Marlin.

Community
11 months ago
Illinois iLottery player wins $1 million in Powerball

Powerball tickets can be purchased in-store, online, or on the Illinois Lottery app. Tickets are $2 each, and players have the option to add the Power Play feature for an additional $1 for the chance to multiply non-jackpot prizes. For more information, please visit IllinoisLottery.com.

Community
12 months ago
Savoy Village President candidates speaking at the Savoy Municipal Center

The Forum will be live-streamed on the Village of Savoy Facebook page. A recording of the session will be available after the event on the League of Women Voters YouTube channel. The Consolidated Municipal Election is April 1. In-person early voting begins March 12 at the Brookens Administrative Center and opens at county-wide locations on March 24.

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