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Illini AD Josh Whitman hired all three head coaches in the top 25
College
1 year ago
Illinois football, men’s and women’s basketball all ranked in Top 25

Illinois is currently ranked in the Associated Press Top 25 in football, men’s basketball, and women’s basketball. The Fighting Illini are one of just three schools appearing in all three polls, including Alabama and Iowa State. 

Parkland College celebrates national apprenticeship week.
College
1 year ago
Parkland College to Host First Apprenticeship Celebration in November

Parkland College will host its first Apprenticeship Celebration in November during National Apprenticeship Week.

News
1 year ago
Illini women’s basketball sees third-largest crowd in program history for weekday win

In front of the third-largest crowd in program history, Illinois enjoyed a 94-25 victory over Le Moyne on Field Trip Day at State Farm Center this afternoon.

College
1 year ago
Parkland College’s Support for Workforce Training program thrives due to workforce grant

Parkland College’s Support for Workforce Training (SWFT) program continues to thrive thanks the annual $1.2 million Illinois Workforce Equity Initiative grant that supports it.

Obituaries
1 year ago
Anne Weber

Anne embodied a giving spirit that radiated in her constant dedication to the two most important aspects of her life, her Christian faith and family. Anne’s warmth and grace was felt by anyone who was lucky enough to call her a friend, mother, sister or wife. Her faith, a constant guiding light, was a source of hope, peace and comfort throughout her years.

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.