With residential pool use at an all-time high and record summer temperatures pushing families outdoors, Illinois officials are urging residents to remain vigilant around the water to prevent tragic and avoidable drownings.
Governor JB Pritzker signed a new law Monday that will make it easier for police to remove squatters from homes across Illinois, eliminating the need for property owners to go through lengthy court-ordered eviction processes.
The holiday season is set to shine a little brighter this year as the 3rd Annual Holiday Market & Festival of Trees returns to the iHotel and Conference Center on Saturday, November 22. Co-hosted by Illini Media Group and the Junior League of Champaign-Urbana, the one-day event promises festive fun for the entire family.
The U.S. Department of Justice has entered a high-profile legal dispute over how Illinois maintains its voter registration lists, supporting a lawsuit that accuses the state of failing to meet federal standards under the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA).
The Village of Mahomet has appointed David Smysor as its next Chief of Police, effective October 1, following the retirement of longtime Chief Mike Metzler on September 30. Metzler concludes a law enforcement career spanning over 40 years, including 14 years as Mahomet’s chief.
The final defendant in the 2023 killing of Urbana teen Montrell Emery has been sentenced. On Monday, Judge Randy Rosenbaum handed 19-year-old Marquise McGuire a 32-year prison sentence for first-degree murder in what prosecutors described as an “execution.”
Illinois seniors Luke Altmyer and Gabe Jacas have been named to the 2025 Big Ten Preseason Honors list, announced Tuesday during Big Ten Media Days in Las Vegas. The annual list, selected by media representatives, recognizes the conference’s top 15 players entering the upcoming season.
As plant-based meats and milks continue gaining ground with health-conscious and environmentally aware consumers, one substitute has remained relatively underexplored: the plant-based egg. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Purdue University is changing that.
As other area school districts wrap up their summer meal offerings, the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) is stepping up to ensure local children don’t go hungry. Starting Friday, July 25, CUPHD will host the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), providing free breakfast and lunch for children aged one to 18 through Monday, August 11.
The Illinois Fighting Illini football team is officially in the spotlight as Big Ten Media Days begin Tuesday in Las Vegas. Representing the program on Day 1 are quarterback Luke Altmyer, offensive lineman J.C. Davis, defensive back Xavier Scott, and head coach Bret Bielema.