9:08 p.m. — Interstate 57 is closed between Paxton and Rantoul due to severe weather. The closure is expected to last several hours according to Illinois State Police.
9:08 p.m. — Interstate 57 is closed between Paxton and Rantoul due to severe weather. The closure is expected to last several hours according to Illinois State Police.
Plus, a breakdown of what can and can't be taxed, what the money can and can't be spent on and more.
Robert J. Cavette, 51, died Thursday of a stab wound to the chest. Urbana police continue to investigate his death.
Whoever is elected Danville's next mayor next week will be the recipient of a $20,000 first-term pay boost — to $95,000, by far the area's highest rate. Not on Tuesday's ballot: the mayor of Tilton (pop. 2,648, pay $60,000), one of the area's few full-time mayoral jobs.
Taco Bell moving across the street ... Champaign County after last summer’s drought … future upgrades for two Champaign middle schools that weren’t included in the package of improvements funded by Unit 4’s 2016 referendum ... and much, much more.
Coming up with the questions in Part 4 of our miniseries: community members Ruth Lindemann, Laura Weis, Tamra Gingold, Sparkle Sanders, Ning Zulauf, the Rev. Jie Wu Smith, Robin Kearton, Aleena Khan, Mary Arends-Kuenning, Alejandra Aguero, Tristan Elzy, Fairouz Abu-Ghazaleh, Kathryn Williams and Andrea Rundell, who asks: Which of the four women pictured here became the first woman of color to be elected to the U.S. Senate?
I don’t even think he sees color when looking at a kid. He only sees their heart, which is what makes him so special.
The retired educator served as one of the three game officials for the NCAA women’s basketball regional final between LSU and Miami
I am eternally grateful for the wonderful neighbors I’ve had over years. We all benefit from being (and having) good neighbors. In some cases, they can be life-savers. Are you the kind of neighbor you’d like to have?
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Robert J. Cavette, 51, died Thursday of a stab wound to the chest. Urbana police continue to investigate his death.
Estimated price tag: $28 million.
"Rising Stars" is a new recognition for fifth- and eighth-grade African American students who performed at or above standards in statewide testing and attended of 90 percent or more of their schooldays.
Student insurance costs from provider United Healthcare will rise by 10 percent in the 2023-24 academic year, up to $783.20 per semester for Urbana-Champaign undergrads and $1,007.60 per semester for graduate and professional students.
Today is Friday, March 31, 2023. Here are local news reports from 100, 50 and 15 years ago:
“He violated the trust of (the girl). He violated the trust of her family,” Assistant State's Attorney Joel Fletcher said.
SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Senate approved a measure on Thursday that would lift a 1980s-era moratorium on nuclear power plant construction.
The last two-and-a-half years have created a significant opportunity for companies to reassess outdated working habits and bring in new long-term flexible strategies that are better for them, their employees and the planet. Thanks to global flexspace provided by IWG brands including Regus an…
SJ-O relies on strong offense, steady pitching to top STM
I don’t even think he sees color when looking at a kid. He only sees their heart, which is w…
Brandon Lieb is the latest Illini to enter the transfer portal. Beat writer Scott Richey bre…
The latest four athletes in our photo series highlighting baseball, softball, girls' soccer,…
Washington State guard fits desired Illini profile
Demolition on the former Montanna Mike’s on tap.
SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Senate approved a measure on Thursday that would lift a 1980s-era…
Listed are permits for all new single-family and multi-family residences as well as commerci…
He comes from a long line of farmers, and it looks like the line will continue. His great-gr…
Ag classes have become quite popular at Mahomet-Seymour. With good reason, Wherley said: “Ag…
'That's What She Said' set for Danville debut.
I had no idea the game had been invented in Russia or the lengths tech entrepreneur Henk Rog…
Tickets go on sale Friday
You have to give John Wick credit — the guy’s tenacious.
Author Lisa See’s historical novels focus on the lives and relationships of Chinese and Chin…
I imagined this past Friday, we would have had all our March winds in one day.
It’s overcast and chilly in my Chinese campus. Yesterday, we had rain, but I didn’t mind. I like walking under my umbrella listening to the ta…
For information about services available to older adults, contact Vicky Welser, site coordinator, or Robbie Edwards, information coordinator, …
What’s the future of big-time college basketball? No one knows, but many people are speculating about it.
“They’ll make fun of me and give me a goofy name.”
When Louise Barron approached the podium at a Southborough, Mass., town board meeting, she presented a negative critique of board members’ spe…
The two Democratic politicians were discussing revenge — not against a rival Republican but a fellow Democrat.
