In Sunday's paper, we look at local vendors losing UI business, how a state law banning synthetic cannabis is working, and a look ahead at Selection Sunday.

Christine des Garennes reports that with purchasing caps imposed, local vendors are losing out on sales to the University of Illinois.

In Saturday's paper, we'll have story about an honor for a legendary wheelchair athlete, a high school fundraiser way beyond candy bars, and plans for the McKinley Y building.

Legendary wheelchair athlete and University of Illinois alumna Jean Driscoll will join the elite group of Illinois residents to receive the state's highest honor, Meg Dickinson reports.

In Friday's News-Gazette, we will have stories about a new center for wounded veterans to be built at the University of Illinois and coverage as the Illini play at Indiana in basketball.

In Thursday's paper, we'll have a follow-up on a surprising development in county politics, a report about the well-being of children in Illinois, and a preview of the Illinois-Indiana basketball game.

Richard Thompson, creator of the comic strip Cul de Sac, which we recently picked for a regular spot on our comics page, has been taking a brief hiatus from his work for the past several weeks as he receives treatment for Parkinson's disease. We're running strips from 2009 for the time being. He's tentatively scheduled to return starting next Monday.

In Wednesday's paper, we are planning stories about Champaign cutting back on plastic bags, celebrating black authors at Centennial High School and much more.

In Tuesday's News-Gazette, we'll have stories about planning for county jail improvements, an award for a local entrepreneur, and the benefits of yoga.

In Monday's paper, we look at upcoming meetings for the city councils in Champaign (use of force by police), Urbana (childhood obesity program), and Danville (relocation funds for a business).

In Sunday's newspaper, we'll have stories on plummeting funding for an agency that helps coordinate police agencies in the state, big cash in the races for Congress, and basketball and wrestling in Sports.

In Saturday's paper, we'll have stories about a possible health facility expansion, hints for organizing your kitchen and Central-Centennial basketball.