IL State News
1 year ago
An Illinois lottery player wins $10 million prize on scratch-off ticket

An Illinois Lottery player recently won the second of three top prizes with a $10 million scratch-off game. 

Red Kettle Campaign kick off for the Salvation Army
Community
1 year ago
Champaign County Salvation Army kicked off 2024 Red Kettle Campaign Friday

The Salvation Army and Prairie Gardens leaders kicked off the annual Red Kettle Campaign at Prairie Gardens on Friday.

College
1 year ago
Parkland College hosts its first Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence

“I am grateful to be a Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence at Parkland College, which has deepened my empathy for international students and enhanced my appreciation for the value of diversity,” said Dr. Mane.

College
1 year ago
Kurt Kittner to Serve as Honorary Captain vs. Michigan State

Former Illinois quarterback Kurt Kittner will serve as the team’s honorary captain against Michigan State on Saturday. 

Champaign student arrested after bringing gun to school.
Crime
1 year ago
Champaign Juvenile arrested at Central High School after bringing handgun to school

According to the Champaign Police Department (CPD,) a 16-year-old student was arrested for bringing a handgun to Central High School this morning.

A former UHS student was arrested after allegedly being seen with a gun at the school.
Crime
1 year ago
Former Urbana student arrested after visiting the school with possible handgun

Urbana High School (UHS) officials arrested 24-year-old Malique Hyde at the school Thursday after allegedly observing him carrying a firearm.

Illinois wrestler wins Big 10 Freshman of the Week.
College
1 year ago
Illinois wrestler Webster named Big Ten Freshman of the Week

Illinois redshirt freshman wrestler Kannon Webster was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Week. He’s the first Big Ten Freshman of the Week winner in program history. 

One Winter Night coming to downtown Champaign in February.
Community
1 year ago
One Winter Night returning to downtown Champaign in February

C-U at Home has announced the launch of its annual event, One Winter Night, which supports those experiencing homelessness.

Crime
1 year ago
Champaign County Crime Stoppers seek identity of car and credit card thief

His hair was styled in twists and was wearing a black Nike sweatshirt with and orange and blue Nike logo with gray distressed jeans. If you have any information about these crimes or any person(s) involved, you are urged to submit a tip via champaigncountycrimestoppers.org, call the  TIPS line at 217-373-TIPS, or use the free P3 Tips mobile app.

Art installation at State Farm Center.
College
1 year ago
State Farm Center and Carl R. Woese Institute unveil concourse art installation

The State Farm Center, in partnership with the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology (IGB) is unveiling a collaborative art installation.