A 16-year-old juvenile from Danville was arrested Friday, May 23, 2025, following a short foot pursuit by officers with the Danville Police Department’s Problem Oriented Policing (P.O.P.) Unit. The incident occurred in the 1400 block of Lape Street during an investigation into a separate crime.
Champaign’s Tanner Gordon, fresh off his first major league win, will have more than 115 family members, friends, and acquaintances traveling with him for his scheduled start today at Wrigley Field. Two charter buses from Peoria will transport the group from Champaign to Chicago as Gordon and the Colorado Rockies face the Cubs at 7:05 p.m.
A black bear has been confirmed moving through southwestern Illinois, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced last week. While large predators such as black bears, wolves, and cougars are rare in Illinois, occasional sightings occur as these animals sometimes cross state borders.
Pride Month 2025 is alive and thriving in the Champaign-Urbana area, offering a vibrant array of events that honor the LGBTQ+ community’s resilience, creativity, and love. From concerts to crafts and community gatherings, the month is packed with opportunities to show support and celebrate.
Illinois lawmakers have unanimously passed Anna’s Law, a bill that would require all police officers to undergo trauma-informed sexual assault training before taking their oath—and repeat it every three years. The legislation now awaits the governor’s signature.
Students and community members are invited to enjoy a summer evening under the stars as the Illini Union Board continues its Summer Films on the Quad series with a free screening of One of them Days on Thursday, May 29 at 9:00 p.m. at Anniversary Plaza.
A groundbreaking new initiative in Danville is bringing hope and opportunity to local families looking for affordable housing. Real estate agent Hayley Siefert of the Siefert Team at Keller Williams Realty and Wes Taylor of Taylor Construction and Design have teamed up with the City of Danville to build four new-construction homes — the first of their kind in years.
The Growing Community program, hosted by the DeWitt and Piatt Master Gardeners, presents Beneficial Insects: Garden Warriors from noon to 1:00 p.m. on June 17 at the Piatt County Extension office in Monticello. Participants will learn how to identify beneficial insects and learn how they manage the pest populations in the garden.
“We are honored to welcome our colleagues from across Illinois to Danville,” said Rickey Williams, Mayor of Danville. “This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase our city’s progress and hospitality, and to highlight the role tourism plays in strengthening local economies.”
Crews with the Champaign Fire Department responded late Monday night to a fire that broke out behind Sam’s Club on North Prospect Avenue.