News
11 months ago
Illinois Lottery player wins $1 million after skipping the cold and buying ticket online

A lucky Illinois Lottery player turned a cold winter day into a $1 million payday after purchasing a Lotto ticket online instead of braving the freezing temperatures. The player matched all six numbers in the Lotto Million 1 drawing on Monday, February 17, winning the $1 million prize. The winning numbers were 8-16-20-25-42-46.

Business
11 months ago
Recent analysis find that Illinois companies ranks eight out of 50 in most remote jobs

The highest paying remote job right now is a psychiatrist, which has an average salary of $284,910. The company with the most remote listings is Accenture, a business management consultant with over 600 listings on Indeed. Its listings are for an analytics advisory associate manager, a GenAI application lead, an investment accounting team lead, and more.

Crime
11 months ago
Man accused of killing two women in Urbana hit-and-run extradited to Champaign County

Julio Cucul Bol, the man accused of causing a deadly hit-and-run crash in Urbana last month, has been extradited from Texas and is now in Champaign County, where he faces multiple charges. Bol, who was arrested by U.S. Marshals in Milford, Texas, will be arraigned on Tuesday, followed by a detention hearing on Wednesday.

Community
11 months ago
Illinois Department of Revenue reminds seniors of Tax Deferral Program deadline

The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is reminding senior citizens about the availability of the Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral Program. This valuable program, designed to assist qualified seniors, allows them to defer all or part of their property taxes and special assessment payments on their primary residences. The deadline to apply for the program this year is March 1. 

News
11 months ago
Richard “Itch” Jones, iconic Illinois baseball coach, dies at 87

Jones’ coaching legacy spans over 39 years, with notable tenures at Southern Illinois University (SIU) and the University of Illinois. As the head coach at Illinois from 1991 to 2005, he led the Illini to significant achievements, including Big Ten regular-season championships in 1998 and 2005. His leadership at SIU from 1970 to 1991 resulted in seven Missouri Valley Conference titles and three College World Series appearances.

Education
11 months ago
Danville School District 118 closed today amid staff absences; Extracurriculars still on

The district has stated that extracurricular activities will continue as planned. The district plans to resume classes on Wednesday, February 19, “We have full intentions of resuming on Wednesday. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause,” the notice, issued by Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Schools John Hart, read.

Community
11 months ago
What to do if you’re injured in a winter car accident

If you find yourself injured in a winter car accident, knowing the steps to take is crucial for protecting your health, your legal rights, and your ability to recover damages.

Community
11 months ago
Police seek help identifying two suspects in armed robbery at the Circle K on Prospect

The suspects were captured on video and they were described as two black males, approximately mid-teens to early 20’s. The first suspect had a blue blanket draped over him and was wearing a black ski mask, black jacket, and light-colored pants. The second suspect was wearing a brown hoodie with white lettering, a black ski mask, and dark pants.

News
11 months ago
Illinois freshman Morez Johnson, Jr. out indefinitely with wrist injury

Illinois freshman forward Morez Johnson Jr. is out indefinitely after suffering a wrist injury during the team’s loss to Michigan State on Saturday. Head coach Brad Underwood confirmed the news on Monday, stating that Johnson broke his wrist after falling from a blocked shot.

College
11 months ago
Parkland College Orchestra performs at the Harold and Jean Miner Theatre

They will also perform on Thursday, March 6 at 7:00 p.m. at Centennial High School with the Centennial High School Concert and Chamber Orchestras. The three groups will be combining to perform the “Russian Sailors’ Dance” from “The Red Poppy” by Reinhold Gliere. For a full list of upcoming concerts at Parkland College, visit parkland.edu/musicensembles.