News
8 months ago
WORKWEEK WEATHER: Showers and thunderstorms

Do you love reading romance? Come visit the Swipe Right: A Romance Book Club on Monday, May 19 at 7:00 p.m. at The Urbana Free Library. Bring a book you’ve recently enjoyed and share what you loved about it, and then listen to great recommendations from others. Sit back and relax with Jazz in the Park on Thursdya, May 22 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Champaign Park District Parks. Make your summer a swingin’ one and come out for the annual Jazz in the Park concerts!

Community
8 months ago
Several showings at the Virginia Theatre announced

Showtimes:

Sunday, May 25 at 2:00 p.m.

Monday, May 26 at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets: $7.00

The original 1975 American thriller directed by Academy Award®-winner Steven Spielberg. Jaws set the standard for suspenseful cinema and forever changed the movie-going experience.

Crime
8 months ago
22-year-old hospitalized after overnight shooting in Champaign

A 22-year-old Urbana man is recovering in the hospital after being shot early Saturday morning in a parking lot on the city’s north side, according to the Champaign Police Department.

News
8 months ago
Dust storm causes five-vehicle crash near Fisher, sends four to hospital

A sudden dust storm Friday afternoon contributed to a five-vehicle chain-reaction crash just west of Fisher, leaving four people hospitalized and prompting a response from Illinois State Police Troop 7.

Community
8 months ago
OSF HealthCare earns ASHP Certified Center of Excellence designation

“While it is common for tertiary academic medical centers to achieve such certification, it is important to additionally demonstrate and validate excellence can be delivered in rural communities, community hospitals, and through novel models of care delivery such as our ePharmacy. This certification confirms the quality OSF pharmacy services offer and provides external peer feedback for on-going professional growth and innovation. All of this aligns with the Mission and values of OSF HealthCare.” 

Suspect arrested from early morning Urbana shooting.
Crime
8 months ago
Armed standoff in Champaign ends peacefully with arrest

An armed individual who barricaded himself inside a residence near the intersection of Halifax and Maynard Drives has been taken into custody without incident, according to the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office.

Crime
8 months ago
SWAT team executes search warrant in Savoy, one arrested in firearm investigation

A Metro SWAT team executed a search warrant Friday on Sunflower Street near Tickseed Avenue in connection with an ongoing firearm investigation, authorities confirmed.

Community
8 months ago
Illinois Gaming Board requires casinos to conduct human trafficking training

Casinos must post human trafficking awareness notices with hotline telephone numbers and other important information including where to seek help or report instances of trafficking. Notices must be placed in bathrooms, near public entrances, and in other visible locations, consistent with notices developed by the Illinois Department of Human Services in compliance with the Human Trafficking Resource Center Notice Act (775 ILCS 50/10).

Community
8 months ago
Officers take to the rooftops for Special Olympics Illinois Fundraiser

Dunkin’ locations across Central Illinois hosted law enforcement officers as they climbed onto rooftops for the 22nd annual “Cop on a Rooftop” event, raising funds for Special Olympics Illinois.

Ask The Pros
8 months ago
Lanz Underground Solutions offers pipe replacement advice for aging home systems

Your home’s plumbing isn’t just a convenience—it’s a system that ages over time, often hidden beneath your feet. Jesse Stephens, Underground Solutions Manager at Lanz, says understanding that system is key to avoiding costly damage down the line.