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Business
10 months ago
Budzinski rallies to protect manufacturing extension partnership amid proposed federal cuts

In a show of support for Illinois manufacturers, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) led a roundtable discussion at Wagner Machine Company in Champaign, highlighting the vital role of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Program and raising concern over proposed federal funding cuts.

Community
10 months ago
Pesotum welcomes six new troopers as part of historic Illinois State Police cadet class

On Friday, Pesotum gained six new troopers as part of the Illinois State Police (ISP)’s largest cadet class of the last 25 years.

News
10 months ago
Construction on Bradley Avenue to shut down portion of road for up to a month

The pavement on Bradley Avenue from Alpine Drive to Duncan Road will be reconstructed later this month as part of the Bradley Avenue Improvement Project.

Community
10 months ago
State blames Trump admin for measles outbreak as southern IL outbreak declared over

A small outbreak of measles in Southern Illinois is over, but the Pritzker administration is pinning the nationwide outbreak on President Trump’s administration.

News
10 months ago
Champaign-Urbana to see $300 million in road projects through 2026

In the midst of one of the busiest construction seasons of the year, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is delivering several major projects in the CU, fueled by Governor JB Pritzker’s historic, bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital program.

Community
10 months ago
The Anchor Point mourns loss of firefighter Trace Conover, a champion for mental health and peer support

The Anchor Point, a nonprofit organization founded by U.S. military combat veterans, first responders, and mental health professionals, is mourning the off-duty passing of Firefighter Trace Conover on July 9. 

News
10 months ago
UPDATE: ALL LANES ARE OPEN AT 3. Vehicle fire shuts down right lane of I-57 southbound near milepost 187

MATTOON, IL — A commercial vehicle fire has shut down the right lane and […]

Community
10 months ago
Champaign Fire Department mourns the loss of firefighter Trace Conover

The Champaign Fire Department and local community are mourning the unexpected off-duty passing of Firefighter Trace Conover, who died on July 9. 

Community
10 months ago
Fischer Theater plans FischerFest in August

Fischer Theater Interim Director, Ashton Greer, is calling the newly planned FischerFest, an honor to the legacy of Danville native and Oscar-winning actor, “a way to honor Gene’s legendary career and who helped put Danville on the Cinematic map.”

News
10 months ago
18-year-old killed in high-speed crash near Homer Lake Road

An 18-year-old male from St. Joseph was killed in a single-vehicle crash Thursday morning, July 10, at the intersection of County Road 1380 North (Homer Lake Road) and County Road 2400 East.