Community
10 months ago
Danville Auxillary Police currently seeking participants

Police allows individuals to work with and contribute to the Danville community. To become a part of the Auxiliary Police, participants must attend a 12-week training course that teaches use of force, law, defensive tactics, traffic control procedures, and much more.

Illini AD Josh Whitman hired all three head coaches in the top 25
College
10 months ago
Illinois football, men’s and women’s basketball all ranked in Top 25

Illinois is currently ranked in the Associated Press Top 25 in football, men’s basketball, and women’s basketball. The Fighting Illini are one of just three schools appearing in all three polls, including Alabama and Iowa State. 

Parkland College celebrates national apprenticeship week.
College
10 months ago
Parkland College to Host First Apprenticeship Celebration in November

Parkland College will host its first Apprenticeship Celebration in November during National Apprenticeship Week.

News
10 months ago
Illini women’s basketball sees third-largest crowd in program history for weekday win

In front of the third-largest crowd in program history, Illinois enjoyed a 94-25 victory over Le Moyne on Field Trip Day at State Farm Center this afternoon.

College
10 months ago
Parkland College’s Support for Workforce Training program thrives due to workforce grant

Parkland College’s Support for Workforce Training (SWFT) program continues to thrive thanks the annual $1.2 million Illinois Workforce Equity Initiative grant that supports it.

Obituaries
10 months ago
Anne Weber

Anne embodied a giving spirit that radiated in her constant dedication to the two most important aspects of her life, her Christian faith and family. Anne’s warmth and grace was felt by anyone who was lucky enough to call her a friend, mother, sister or wife. Her faith, a constant guiding light, was a source of hope, peace and comfort throughout her years.

Crime
10 months ago
Champaign County Crime Stoppers requests $1,200 shoe theft assistance

The retail theft happened on October 21, at approximately 2:21 p.m. at a Dick’s Warehouse at 63 East Marketview Drive in Champaign. The male suspect entered the Dick’s and headed immediately to the footwear department.

Business
10 months ago
Champaign-Urbana area sees significant growth in new business applications

The Champaign-Urbana area is mirroring this trend, with a significant growth in new business applications. In 2019, the region saw a whopping 1,346 new business applications. By 2023, it rose to 2,182, marking a 62.1% increase, higher than the national average increase of 55.8%.

Community
10 months ago
Operation Christmas Child announces 2024 drop-off locations

This Christmas season, Operation Christmas Child is back to collect gifts for kids throughout the world.  People have the opportunity to pack a shoebox gift filled with toys, school supplies, and personal care items.

Pet of the Week
10 months ago
PET OF THE WEEK: Meet Peaches, a sweet domestic shorthair

Peaches soaks up attention like a sponge and loves to be in the center of it. She also loves spreading good vibes all around, so if you’re interested in meeting this cool and social cat, visit cuhumane.org for more information!