News
9 months ago
No. 21 Fighting Illini women fall in Big Ten opener against Ohio State

No. 21 Illinois dropped its Big Ten opener to No. 12 Ohio State, 83-74, on Sunday afternoon in Columbus. 

News
9 months ago
WORKWEEK WEATHER: Chilly and sunny weather

Bring the family! Worried about your website? Check out Workshop: Website Audit Checklist for 2025 on Thursday, December 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Champaign Public Library. They’ll share the latest in website design trends, tips to improve user experience, ways to enhance your search engine optimization strategies, and more!

The Neil Street location in Champaign is closing.
Business
9 months ago
Champaign’s Oberweis Ice Cream and That Burger Joint to close with a new location in the works

Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Store and That Burger Joint closed their doors on Sunday, at least temporarily.

News
9 months ago
Illinois accepts Citrus Bowl invitation to face South Carolina on December 31

Illinois has officially accepted its invitation to the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, where the Illini will face South Carolina on December 31 in Orlando.

Illinois men's basketball coach Brad Underwood talks about the improvements within the team.
News
9 months ago
Illinois basketball losses Big Ten opener to Northwestern

No. 19 Illinois dropped its Big Ten opener to Northwestern in a tough overtime loss, 70-66, at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Friday night.

Crime
9 months ago
Danville police arrest convicted felon on weapons and drug charges following traffic stop

At 1:00 a.m. on Friday, December 6, Danville Police Officers conducted a routine traffic stop that led to a significant arrest involving drugs and illegal firearms. Officers pulled over a vehicle in the unit block of S. State St. due to a suspended vehicle registration.

The City of Champaign selects a new Deputy City Manager.
News
9 months ago
City of Champaign appoints Nancy L. Rabel as new Deputy City Manager

The City of Champaign has announced Nancy L. Rabel as its new Deputy City Manager, effective December 16. Rabel brings over 25 years of municipal administration and legal expertise to the role, including her current tenure with the City of Champaign since 2021.

News
9 months ago
Women’s basketball: Ohio State hosts Illinois in Sunday showdown at Value City Arena

The Ohio State Buckeyes will take on the Illinois Fighting Illini in a Big Ten clash this Sunday, December 8, 2024, at 4:00 PM ET at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio.

News
9 months ago
Illinois receiver Patrick Bryant will skip bowl game to prepare for NFL draft

Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Patrick Bryant has officially announced he will forgo the team’s upcoming bowl game to prepare for the 2025 NFL Draft. Head coach Bret Bielema confirmed the news Thursday, marking the end of Bryant’s illustrious college career.

Community
9 months ago
Danville Police arrest man with gun and controlled substance

The incident happened on Wednesday, December 5 at around 8:00 p.m. and was stopped around North GIlbert and Roselawn in Danville. During the stop, officers used a Police K9 and the driver was identified as 38-year-old Dometrius L. Jones. Jones attempted to evade the officers by speeding, which started a police pursuit in the area of Grant and Center Streets. Jones soon got out of the vehicle and continued the chase on foot.