Crime
1 year ago
Champaign County Crime Stoppers requests $1,200 shoe theft assistance

The retail theft happened on October 21, at approximately 2:21 p.m. at a Dick’s Warehouse at 63 East Marketview Drive in Champaign. The male suspect entered the Dick’s and headed immediately to the footwear department.

Business
1 year ago
Champaign-Urbana area sees significant growth in new business applications

The Champaign-Urbana area is mirroring this trend, with a significant growth in new business applications. In 2019, the region saw a whopping 1,346 new business applications. By 2023, it rose to 2,182, marking a 62.1% increase, higher than the national average increase of 55.8%.

Community
1 year ago
Operation Christmas Child announces 2024 drop-off locations

This Christmas season, Operation Christmas Child is back to collect gifts for kids throughout the world.  People have the opportunity to pack a shoebox gift filled with toys, school supplies, and personal care items.

Pet of the Week
1 year ago
PET OF THE WEEK: Meet Peaches, a sweet domestic shorthair

Peaches soaks up attention like a sponge and loves to be in the center of it. She also loves spreading good vibes all around, so if you’re interested in meeting this cool and social cat, visit cuhumane.org for more information!

road
IL State News
1 year ago
I-74 ramp and lane closures in Urbana Monday and Tuesday

According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, the ramp to westbound I-74, as well as one lane of westbound I-74 at the University Avenue interchange (exit 185) in Urbana will be closed Monday and Tuesday nights.

College
1 year ago
Illinois Football Returns to the AP Top 25

The Illinois football team is ranked #24 in this week’s AP Top 25. Illinois is back in the AP Top 25 for the eighth time this season. The Illini’s eight AP Poll appearances are the program’s most since 2001. 

Crime
1 year ago
Shooting with injuries after road rage incident

Urbana police officers responded on Saturday at 4:30 to the intersection of Busey Ave. and Park St. for a shooting with injuries. Officers learned that the shooting stemmed from a road rage incident that took place east of Five Points that continued to Busey & Park.

Crime
1 year ago
Investigators seize multiple firearms after investigation

The event happened on November 15 at approximately 9:48a.m. after Sheriff’s Detectives received information that Tyler Abbott, 34 years of age and a convicted felon, was in possession of multiple firearms.

Crime
1 year ago
Urbana Police Department responds to traffic crash with injuries

A traffic accident in Urbana sent two drivers to the hospital, and one of whom was cited for driving under the influence.

Illinois Coach Bielema talks to his team before the game.
College
1 year ago
Illinois beats Michigan State 38-16 for their last home game of the season

Illinois beat Michigan State Saturday with a 38-16 victory over at Memorial Stadium. It was first time since 2001 that the football team won six home wins in a season.