News
6 months ago
Illinois releases 2025 prevailing wage rates to support fair pay and local construction industry

The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) has published the 2025 prevailing wage rates for construction trades across all 102 counties, reinforcing the state’s commitment to fair compensation and a competitive public works market.

News
6 months ago
Illini pitchers Tyler Schmitt and Julius Sanchez selected in 2025 MLB Draft

Two standout pitchers from the University of Illinois baseball team are heading to the pros after being selected in the 2025 MLB Draft.

Education
6 months ago
Mahomet-Seymour adds portable classroom, upgrades security ahead of fall semester

As the Mahomet-Seymour School District prepares for the upcoming school year, new measures are being taken to address overcrowding and enhance security at the junior high.

News
6 months ago
Champaign’s Municipal Electric Aggregation Program to remain suspended through 2026

Residents of Champaign will continue receiving their electricity directly from Ameren for the foreseeable future, as the City’s Municipal Electric Aggregation (MEA) program remains suspended.

Education
6 months ago
Back-to-School spending hits record high, parents feel the pinch

Back-to-school shopping is set to be the most expensive it’s been in years, according to a new report from Savings.com. Families are expected to spend an average of $628 per child, up 4% from last year, on everything from clothing to classroom tech.

News
6 months ago
Emergency shelter needed as extreme heat grips community: Local agencies call for urgent support

With a prolonged stretch of dangerous heat forecasted for the region, local leaders are sounding the alarm and calling on the community to help establish an emergency shelter to protect the area’s most vulnerable residents.

Community
6 months ago
Drive-in Celebration of Life to honor Nora Harroun on July 27

The community is invited to a special Celebration of Life in memory of Nora Garcia Harroun, a beloved wife, friend, and community member who passed away unexpectedly at the age of 35 following complications from open-heart surgery. The tribute will take place on Sunday, July 27 at the local drive-in theater — one of Nora’s favorite places.

Education
6 months ago
New study uses cutting-edge modeling to rethink how romantic relationships evolve

A groundbreaking study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is reshaping how researchers understand the evolution of romantic relationships over time. By applying a modern statistical approach known as Group-Based Trajectory Modeling (GBTM), researchers aim to test and refine widely accepted relationship theories with greater precision.

Community
6 months ago
Illinois Urban Search & Rescue Team deployed to Texas for flood relief

A specialized Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team from Illinois is heading to Texas to assist with emergency response efforts following catastrophic flooding. The team, composed of 39 first responders from local fire departments, is being deployed as part of the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) under the designation USAR Task Force 1.

Entertainment
6 months ago
Newschannel 20 and several sister stations officially sold

WICS-TV says the sale of Newschannel 20 and stations in Champaign, Quincy, Ottumwa, Iowa, and Milwaukee to a company called Rincon Broadcasting Group has completed.