Crime
1 year ago
Multiple shooting victims in Danville reported

On November 27 around 2:45 p.m., Danville Police Officers responded to a business in the 1900 block of E. Main for a report of shots fired with several victims.

Twin brothers become opponents in Illinois vs. Arkansas.
News
1 year ago
Illinois plays at Arkansas today, pitting twin brothers against each other

The Thanksgiving matchup between Arkansas and Illinois has a different story than two NCAA powerhouses meeting up. Croatian twins Zvonimir and Tomislav Ivišić will face off in a college game for the first time.

Community
1 year ago
American Red Cross provides heating safety tips

“Heating equipment is a leading cause of home fires in this country,” said Rodrigo Carrillo, Regional Disaster Officer for the Illinois Red Cross. “But, there are steps people can take to avoid having this happen to them. Help keep your family safe by providing at least three feet of space around all heating equipment, testing your smoke alarms monthly and practicing your two-minute home fire escape plan.” 

Obituaries
1 year ago
Robert Bryan Long

He graduated from the University of Illinois in 2002 as a scholarship football player, helping his team win the 2001 Big Ten Championship and compete in the Nokia Sugar Bowl. Robby’s love for coaching led him to serve as Head Coach at DePauw University in Greencastle, IN, achieving a 20-10 record and leading the team to the NCAA playoffs.

Obituaries
1 year ago
Peter Albert Loeb

Peter was passionate about politics, music, fine arts, and fine things. As a lifelong Democrat, he was active in the local party for many years. He and Jane maintained a Chicago apartment in large part to attend Chicago Symphony, theater, and Lyric Opera performances.

Community
1 year ago
Illinois Department of Revenue urges citizens to be aware of online threats

“Throughout the year, IDOR, members of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and other state tax administrators all work together to safeguard taxpayers’ personal information,” said IDOR Director David Harris. “This time of year, as holiday shopping begins and online sales tend to hit record highs, there is often an increased risk of cybercriminals taking advantage of unsuspecting shoppers.”

News
1 year ago
Illini look to reclaim Land of Lincoln trophy against Northwestern

Following their 38-31 victory over Rutgers, the Illinois Fighting Illini are setting their sights on Northwestern, aiming to reclaim the coveted Land of Lincoln Trophy.

Joan Walls becomes Champaign City Manager
Community
1 year ago
Champaign City Council to vote on appointment of Joan Walls as next City Manager

With 24 years of dedicated service to Champaign, including 11 years as Deputy City Manager, Joan ready to step into retiring city manager, Dorothy David’s shoes.

Community
1 year ago
New OSF HealthCare primary care clinic coming to Monticello

Several OSF officials, including Oberheim, Monticello officials, and others will be in attendance. The ceremony will commence at 11 a.m. at the clinic located at 777 Bridge Street in Monticello.

Community
1 year ago
2024 Junior Citizen’s Police Academy celebrates 24 new graduates

At the conclusion of the ceremony, Mayor Williams and Chief Yates presented each participant with a completion certificate and a congratulations.