News
6 months ago
Rome Odunze hosts youth football camp in Champaign, DJ Moore makes surprise appearance

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze brought energy and inspiration to St. Thomas More High School on Saturday, where he hosted a youth football camp in partnership with Flex Work Sports. The camp welcomed more than 400 young athletes eager to learn, play, and meet an NFL player in person.

Entertainment
6 months ago
Champaign launches new website, weekly events to boost downtown plaza activity

The City of Champaign has unveiled a new website to keep residents informed about events and programs happening at the newly opened Downtown Plaza. This move is part of the city’s broader effort to activate the space with regular entertainment and family-friendly activities throughout the summer.

News
6 months ago
‘Do Not Drink’ order lifted in Mattoon after water tests show safer toxin levels

The City of Mattoon has lifted its “do not drink” advisory following updated water sample results from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA). City officials announced Sunday that tests showed levels of an algal bloom neurotoxin have dropped below the threshold considered unsafe for consumption.

Business
6 months ago
Budzinski rallies to protect manufacturing extension partnership amid proposed federal cuts

In a show of support for Illinois manufacturers, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) led a roundtable discussion at Wagner Machine Company in Champaign, highlighting the vital role of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Program and raising concern over proposed federal funding cuts.

Community
6 months ago
Pesotum welcomes six new troopers as part of historic Illinois State Police cadet class

On Friday, Pesotum gained six new troopers as part of the Illinois State Police (ISP)’s largest cadet class of the last 25 years.

News
6 months ago
Construction on Bradley Avenue to shut down portion of road for up to a month

The pavement on Bradley Avenue from Alpine Drive to Duncan Road will be reconstructed later this month as part of the Bradley Avenue Improvement Project.

Community
6 months ago
State blames Trump admin for measles outbreak as southern IL outbreak declared over

A small outbreak of measles in Southern Illinois is over, but the Pritzker administration is pinning the nationwide outbreak on President Trump’s administration.

News
6 months ago
Champaign-Urbana to see $300 million in road projects through 2026

In the midst of one of the busiest construction seasons of the year, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is delivering several major projects in the CU, fueled by Governor JB Pritzker’s historic, bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital program.

Community
6 months ago
The Anchor Point mourns loss of firefighter Trace Conover, a champion for mental health and peer support

The Anchor Point, a nonprofit organization founded by U.S. military combat veterans, first responders, and mental health professionals, is mourning the off-duty passing of Firefighter Trace Conover on July 9. 

News
6 months ago
UPDATE: ALL LANES ARE OPEN AT 3. Vehicle fire shuts down right lane of I-57 southbound near milepost 187

MATTOON, IL — A commercial vehicle fire has shut down the right lane and […]