Community
9 months ago
PET OF THE WEEK: Meet Tony, the beautiful tabby who wants to sit in the sun

Tony is a handsome and curious young tabby who is getting used to the good life indoors. He loves playing with his siblings, chasing after toys, and finding the perfect sunny spot for a nap. While he’s still learning to fully trust people, he’s already showing his sweet and affectionate side. With a little patience and plenty of playtime, Tony will make a wonderful companion who will bring joy to his forever home.

Crime
9 months ago
Champaign County deputy charged with felony theft in nonprofit misuse case

Illinois State Police have charged a Champaign County Sheriff’s deputy with felony theft following an investigation into financial misconduct involving a police support nonprofit.

News
9 months ago
Improperly discarded smoking materials spark fire at Urbana apartment complex

A fire broke out late Thursday afternoon at Pointe Apartments on East Florida Avenue, prompting a swift and extensive emergency response but resulting in no injuries or displacements.

News
9 months ago
WEEKEND WEATHER: A chance for rain and thunderstorms all day and night – all weekend

Champaign-Urbana will see several chances for thunderstorms all weekend, with high winds likely. Temperatures stay mild.

College
9 months ago
American Red Cross blood donation opportunities coming up in Champaign County

April is National Volunteer Month and the Red Cross depends on thousands of volunteers to collect more than 12,000 blood donations and 3,000 platelet donations every single day. Type O blood and platelets are especially needed to fully stock hospitals with lifesaving blood products. Blood drives and donation centers depend on the people who make it possible for the Red Cross to help those in need. As the Spring season comes around, activities fill calendars.

Elections
9 months ago
Sam Hall elected as Rantoul’s first Black mayor, defeats incumbent Charles Smith

For the first time in over a decade, Rantoul will have a new mayor. Sam Hall has been elected, defeating longtime incumbent Charles Smith.

Community
9 months ago
Illinois Marathon brings excitement—and road closures—to Champaign-Urbana

The 2025 Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon brings thousands of runners and spectators to the streets of Champaign-Urbana this weekend—but it also brought a wave of road closures impacting traffic across the area.

Food Scene
9 months ago
Judge denies no-contact order request in Sooie Bros. legal dispute with health district

A Champaign County judge has denied a request from Sooie Bros. co-owner Alven Allison for a no-contact order against the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD), following claims that health officials were stalking and harassing him, his family, and his business associates.

Community
9 months ago
Spiros Law powers free Illinois Race Weekend app for runners and spectators

Race weekend just got easier, thanks to Spiros Law, P.C., the sponsor of the new FREE Illinois Race Weekend mobile app. Designed with runners and spectators in mind, the app puts everything you need for race weekend right at your fingertips—whether you’re on the starting line or cheering from 1,000 miles away.

Education
9 months ago
University of Illinois named a “New Ivy” by Forbes again

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has officially been named one of Forbes’ “New Ivies” for the second year in a row, joining an elite list of public institutions that are redefining what it means to be prestigious in higher education.