Community
1 year ago
Illinois lottery announces unclaimed $250,000 ticket

The Illinois Lottery is advising players to check every nook and cranny, under every seat cushion, and in any other spots this ticket could be tucked away. This is one of seven unclaimed tickets in Illinois totaling an unclaimed $4.5 million.

Agriculture
1 year ago
Sharing the road with farm equipment: A safety reminder for drivers

As harvest season picks up in Champaign-Urbana, and all of our surrounding rural areas, it’s common to encounter slow-moving farm equipment on local roads.

Community
1 year ago
Property damage report shut down part of I-74 this morning

A portion of I-74 westbound was closed this morning while the Illinois State Police (ISP) responded to a property damage crash.

Community
1 year ago
Vendors welcome to partner with Holiday Market and Festival of Trees

Illini Media Group and the Junior League of Champaign-Urbana are planning for the Holiday Market and 29th Annual Festival of Trees.

Obituaries
1 year ago
John Kevin Rinkenberger

John had many fond memories of growing up in Flanagan and Elsworth, Illinois. John attended Illinois State University, where he met Donna, his wife of 44 years.

College
1 year ago
Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer named to Davey O’Brien Award and Manning Award Top QB Lists

 Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer was named to the Davey O’Brien Award’s “Great 8” and the Manning Award’s “Stars of the Week” lists for his performance last Saturday in the overtime win against Purdue.

Community
1 year ago
Illinois State Police adds new cadet class that includes several in Champaign County

The Illinois State Police (ISP) welcomed 35 new troopers today from Cadet Class 148. The graduation ceremony was held over the weekend at the Illinois State Police Academy in Springfield. ​

Business
1 year ago
Illinois companies report over 780 mass layoffs in September alone

llinois companies announced 781 mass layoffs in September coming from Chicago, Danville, and other cities, with over a quarter attributed to a Chicago Amazon Fulfillment Center according to Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification reports.

College
1 year ago
Indigenous People’s Day celebrated on the U of I campus

The Native American House is celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day, showcasing Native American literature and media, spirituality and food.

College
1 year ago
Memorial Stadium Documentary to debut tonight on Big Ten Network

A documentary that chronicles the building and 100-year history of Memorial Stadium at the University of Illinois will debut tonight on the Big Ten Network.