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The Family Room hosting donation drive Saturday in Champaign
The Family Room is accepting donations of children's clothing, shoes, books, diapers, and more this Saturday, May 30, from 2 to 4 p.m. at 414 S. Staley Rd. in Champaign.
Red Cross issues urgent call for blood donors as supply drops ahead of summer trauma season
The American Red Cross is urgently calling for blood and platelet donors after scheduled donations dropped sharply in recent weeks, threatening the national blood supply heading into summer trauma season — the deadliest stretch of the year for severe injuries.
Bielema, Illini players headed to Wrigley Field for Illini Night on June 2
Illinois football coach Bret Bielema and defensive back Matthew Bailey will guest conduct the seventh-inning stretch at Wrigley Field on June 2 during Illini Night, with defensive lineman Joe Barna throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before the Cubs take on the Athletics.
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Local realtors Hayley Siefert and Heather Baker say choosing the right agent starts with asking questions
Hayley Siefert and Heather Baker encourage buyers and sellers to interview multiple realtors before making a decision.
Escort honors former Tilton Police Chief Steven Cornett as procession brings him home
Multiple agencies, community members pay tribute to longtime law enforcement leader killed in Champaign County crash.
Arthouse 217 and Film-Fanatic.Club bring ‘The French Dispatch’ to downtown Champaign
Wes Anderson film screening at The Literary aims to celebrate cinema, storytelling and community.
Truck driver accused in Champaign construction worker’s death released from custody
Judge grants pretrial release, allowing Tennessee trucking business owner to return home while reckless homicide case continues.
PET OF THE WEEK: Meet Sophie, who immediately begged for Duane to scratch her belly
Sophie immediately warmed up, purred, wanted pets, and explored Duane's studio without fear.
Festival of Trees to continue despite Junior League dissolution
Illini Media Group will take over longtime Champaign-Urbana holiday tradition at the I Hotel this November.
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Pam Bondi faces a closed-door questioning from House lawmakers over the Epstein files
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi is testifying before House lawmakers investigating Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse cases, a long-awaited appearance that brings fresh scrutiny of the Trump administration's botched release of the Epstein case files.
Lane closures coming to Prospect Avenue starting June 1
Lane closures are coming to Prospect Avenue between Springfield Avenue and John Street starting June 1, as street repair work is expected to keep one lane in each direction closed for five to six weeks.
Incoming Illini freshman Quentin Coleman named to USA Basketball U18 National Team
Incoming U of I freshman Quentin Coleman has been named to the 2026 USA Basketball Men's U18 National Team and will compete at the FIBA U18 Men's AmeriCup in Leon, Mexico, from June 1-7.
Farm Credit Illinois awards $75,000 in scholarships to 30 region high school seniors
Farm Credit Illinois has awarded $75,000 in scholarships to 30 high school seniors across central and southern Illinois, marking the 22nd year of the agriculture scholarship program that has now distributed more than $938,500 to students since 2004.
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A large fire has erupted at an apartment complex in Dallas
Firefighters battled a large fire that erupted Thursday at an apartment complex in Dallas, where debris from one collapsed building lay heaped on the ground while flames and black smoke billowed into the sky. Neighbors reported hearing a loud boom like an explosion.
Vermilion County Museum to host meet and greet with descendant of Civil War Medal of Honor recipient
The Vermilion County Museum Society will host a Meet and Greet at the Dr. William Fithian Home on June 7, where guests can meet the great-granddaughter of Civil War Medal of Honor recipient General John Charles Black and tour the historic Danville home where he lived as a teenager.
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Chiefs WR Rashee Rice continues serving jail sentence as team begins voluntary offseason workouts
While most of the Kansas City Chiefs participated in voluntary workouts this week, wide receiver Rashee Rice was back in Texas, serving his 30-day jail sentence after violating the terms of his probation for his role in a car crash that left multiple people injured.
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Taylor Swift concert attack plot suspect found guilty by Austrian court
An Austrian court on Thursday convicted a man of planning to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna nearly two years ago.
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MLB owners have proposed a salary cap for the first time since baseball’s 1994-95 strike
Major League Baseball owners made their long-expected salary cap proposal to the players' association on Thursday, a system the union has vowed never to accept, setting the sides on course for a confrontation that threatens the 2027 season and perhaps beyond.
Champaign Fire Department seeks applicants for Adult Explorers Program
The Champaign Fire Department is accepting applications for its Adult Explorers Program through June 22, offering Champaign County residents interested in a firefighting career hands-on preparation and mentorship toward the firefighter eligibility list.
Durbin warns of deep divisions in farewell address to Illinois lawmakers
The retiring U.S. senator reflected on his decades in public office.
