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News
2 weeks ago
Red Cross issues urgent call for blood donors as supply drops ahead of summer trauma season

The American Red Cross is urgently calling for blood and platelet donors after scheduled donations dropped sharply in recent weeks, threatening the national blood supply heading into summer trauma season — the deadliest stretch of the year for severe injuries.

College
2 weeks ago
Bielema, Illini players headed to Wrigley Field for Illini Night on June 2

Illinois football coach Bret Bielema and defensive back Matthew Bailey will guest conduct the seventh-inning stretch at Wrigley Field on June 2 during Illini Night, with defensive lineman Joe Barna throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before the Cubs take on the Athletics.

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Ask The Pros
2 weeks ago
Local realtors Hayley Siefert and Heather Baker say choosing the right agent starts with asking questions

Hayley Siefert and Heather Baker encourage buyers and sellers to interview multiple realtors before making a decision.

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Community
2 weeks ago
Escort honors former Tilton Police Chief Steven Cornett as procession brings him home

Multiple agencies, community members pay tribute to longtime law enforcement leader killed in Champaign County crash.

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Entertainment
2 weeks ago
Arthouse 217 and Film-Fanatic.Club bring ‘The French Dispatch’ to downtown Champaign

Wes Anderson film screening at The Literary aims to celebrate cinema, storytelling and community.

Car hit by a train Monday after trying to go around the arm.
Crime
2 weeks ago
Truck driver accused in Champaign construction worker’s death released from custody

Judge grants pretrial release, allowing Tennessee trucking business owner to return home while reckless homicide case continues.

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News
2 weeks ago
PET OF THE WEEK: Meet Sophie, who immediately begged for Duane to scratch her belly

Sophie immediately warmed up, purred, wanted pets, and explored Duane’s studio without fear.

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Entertainment
2 weeks ago
Festival of Trees to continue despite Junior League dissolution

Illini Media Group will take over longtime Champaign-Urbana holiday tradition at the I Hotel this November.

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News
2 weeks ago
Lane closures coming to Prospect Avenue starting June 1

Lane closures are coming to Prospect Avenue between Springfield Avenue and John Street starting June 1, as street repair work is expected to keep one lane in each direction closed for five to six weeks.

College
2 weeks ago
Incoming Illini freshman Quentin Coleman named to USA Basketball U18 National Team

Incoming U of I freshman Quentin Coleman has been named to the 2026 USA Basketball Men’s U18 National Team and will compete at the FIBA U18 Men’s AmeriCup in Leon, Mexico, from June 1-7.