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News
11 months ago
MAHOMET FIRE UPDATE: Lake of the Woods blaze displaces families, community steps up to help

Four families have been displaced and two units badly affected by a structure fire that broke out just before 3:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Lake of the Woods Apartments in Mahomet. The fire triggered an emergency response from six local agencies.

Entertainment
11 months ago
Young entrepreneurs to showcase creativity at KidzBiz Pop-Up Shop in Urbana

The City of Urbana is set to host the first KidzBiz Pop-Up Shop of the summer on Sunday, June 8 at 3:00 p.m. The event will take place in the Mural Parking Lot of Lincoln Square Mall, located at 300 S. Broadway Ave.

Crime
11 months ago
Rantoul man arrested after stabbing of 8-year-old boy; investigation ongoing

The Rantoul Police Department has identified 25-year-old Henry J. Carr of Rantoul as the suspect arrested Tuesday in connection to the stabbing of an eight-year-old boy.

Community
11 months ago
Champaign County Sheriff’s office to host Employee Recognition Ceremony June 25

Champaign County Sheriff Dustin Heuerman is inviting the public to attend a special Employee Recognition Ceremony honoring outstanding service and dedication within the Sheriff’s Office.

Education
11 months ago
PBL Superintendent Travis Duley resigns, cites ongoing stress

Paxton-Buckley-Loda District 210 Superintendent Travis Duley has announced his resignation, citing prolonged stress and the demands of the role. In an email sent Tuesday to district families and staff, Duley said the challenges of the superintendency had begun to take a personal toll.

Community
11 months ago
Illinois Department of Revenue remind taxpayers to file an amended return

Use the Correct Form – Always file Form IL-1040-X to amend an individual income tax return.
Include Supporting Documents – If you are amending due to a federal adjustment, wait until the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) finalizes it, and include supporting proof with your amended return.
Provide a Clear Explanation – Use Step 11, Line D of Form IL-1040-X to clearly explain the reason for the amendment. Incomplete or unclear explanations may delay processing.

Community
11 months ago
IDOT hosting a career fair in Champaign

The Illinois Secretary of State’s office will have staff to answer questions about obtaining a commercial driver’s license for positions that require one. The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs also will be available to provide guidance on programs and services for qualified veterans. While a limited amount of laptops will be requires, attendees are required to bring their own.

Community
11 months ago
Structure fire breaks out in Mahomet apartments displacing multiple families

One nearby resident, who lives four units down from the affected apartments and requested to remain anonymous, described the scene: “As soon as we saw flames shooting out of the windows, we grabbed our dog and our hamster, and what we could with the other hand and went outside in case the fire was going to spread to our unit. Thankfully, it didn’t, but it was scary for a while.”

IL State News
11 months ago
U.S. Supreme Court to hear Illinois mail-in voting challenge

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to review a lawsuit led by Illinois Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Bost challenging the state’s mail-in voting law.

Crime
11 months ago
Springfield boy dies from injuries in Chatham crash

An eight-year-old boy from Springfield, Bradley Lund, has died from injuries sustained in a tragic crash in Chatham on April 28.