Authorities searching for suspect after man suffers life-threatening injuries in May 6 confrontation.
Lieutenant governor candidate says local leaders ‘really like each other’ and argues Illinois Democrats are focused on helping working families.
Residents can share experiences and priorities through Sept. 6 as commission gathers public input on housing, economic and health-related policies.
Gas tax increase suspended while new taxes on businesses plug revenue hole.
Remote Area Medical event to provide free dental, vision and medical care regardless of insurance or ID.
Champaign Police are investigating two separate overnight shooting incidents after a 17-year-old and a 36-year-old arrived at a local emergency room in the early morning hours of May 31 with gunshot wounds. Police have been unable to locate crime scenes in either case and are asking for the public’s help.
Our weekly booking report covers five of seven days for the period of May 23-29, with 114 total bookings recorded. Tuesday was the busiest day with 26 bookings, including a notable 14 assault and battery charges in a single day.
Nineteen Illinois law enforcement officers from six agencies were awarded the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor in Springfield on Wednesday, recognized for acts of heroism in 2025 that included entering a burning building, jumping into a frozen pond, and shielding civilians from armed suspects.
The Champaign-Urbana metro area reached 15 consecutive months of year-over-year job growth in April, according to new state data — but unemployment rates rose across all 12 of Illinois’ metro areas, with Champaign-Urbana posting the largest increase in the state at 3.8%.
The Family Room is accepting donations of children’s clothing, shoes, books, diapers, and more this Saturday, May 30, from 2 to 4 p.m. at 414 S. Staley Rd. in Champaign.