
Illinois extended its winning streak to five games with a commanding 73-60 victory over Northwestern on Thursday night at State Farm Center. The Fighting Illini secured their sixth-straight win over the Wildcats, improving to 18-5 overall and 8-4 in Big Ten play this season.
A fatal two-vehicle traffic crash occurred Thursday, February 6 at approximately 4:56 p.m. in Champaign County. Sheriff’s deputies responded to the collision at the intersection of County Road 2700E and County Road 100N.

That’s What She Said (TWSS) will take the stage once again at Parkland College Theatre Saturday for matinee and evening shows.
The event featured an evening with people from all backgrounds celebrating rich and diverse traditions. It was a celebration of Asian cultures with over 18 unique performances from local children’s groups to internationally renowned performers and everything in between.
The fair covers topis from Industrial Technology to family consumer science, business to skilled trades. Students will discover their passions and develop successful postsecondary plans. The public and the media are invited to attend. The fair is located at Champaign Central High School at Combs Gym.

The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) has unveiled a new initiative aimed at helping low- and extremely low-income homeowners make necessary repairs to their homes.

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has announced the launch of the I-COVER Program (Infield Conservation for Operationalizing Vital Ecosystem Resilience), supported by a $7 million USDA grant. The new program aims to encourage Illinois farmers and landowners to adopt cover crops and enhance their soil conservation practices.

He is survived by his wife, Angela, and daughters, Skylar and Avery. Allen totaled over 25 seasons coaching and scouting in professional baseball. He spent five seasons serving as Illinois’ pitching coach from 2020 to 2024.

The No. 23 Illinois Fighting Illini were unable to hold off a surging Rutgers team, falling 82-73 on the road Tuesday night. Rutgers, who entered the game with little momentum after a recent loss to Michigan, saw the return of star player Dylan Harper, who exploded for 28 points, six rebounds, and five assists to lead the Scarlet Knights to victory.
This will be an outdoor workshop which means participants should dress for the weather and bring gloves and pruning tools if available. Registration is open until one day before the event at go.illinois.edu/FruitTree.