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Community to gather for Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, in Champaign
Sinai Temple hosts evening of reflection, featuring Holocaust scholar Dr. Amy Simon.
Festival of Quilts returns to Urbana with shopping, sweets, and handmade art
22nd annual event offers in-person and online quilt sales, along with gifts and baked goods.
7 days ago in Entertainment
Gene Simmons of Kiss visits Detroit Rock City to open new restaurant location
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City on Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate, Paul Stanley.
7 days ago in National
Soaring gas prices leads to biggest monthly inflation spike in four years in March
The largest monthly jump in gas prices in six decades caused a sharp spike in inflation in March, creating major challenges for the inflation-fighters at the Federal Reserve and heightening the political challenges of rising costs for the White House.
7 days ago in Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins clinch a playoff spot, ending their 3-year drought
For the first time in four years, it will soon be a great day for playoff hockey in Pittsburgh. The Penguins clinched a playoff spot Thursday night by beating New Jersey, ending their postseason drought that lasted three seasons.
7 days ago in Sports
McIlroy atop Masters leaderboard again, while DeChambeau and Rahm will have to fight to make the cut
Defending champion Rory McIlroy picked up where he left off a year ago. For a couple other big names at the Masters, just making the cut is no guarantee.
Champaign Police honor officers, staff for Lifesaving Acts and Service Excellence
Annual recognitions highlight heroism, leadership, and dedication across the department.
Wagler makes history as first Freshman Consensus All-American at Illinois
Illini guard earns second-team honors, caps record-breaking debut season with national awards and program milestone.
U of I System Pushes Back on Proposed Funding Overhaul
The University of Illinois System is opposing a state funding bill it says could mean higher tuition, workforce shortages, and economic consequences for Illinois.
One lane of Church Street to be closed for pavement patching this weekend
Westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area.
Goodwill to host bridal gown shows across central Illinois
Five events will offer hundreds of affordable wedding dresses and accessories for brides-to-be this spring.
U of I Football adds 2029 home game against Buffalo
The Fighting Illini add a home game to their 2029 schedule.
1 week ago in Entertainment
Pink to host the 2026 Tony Awards on June 7 at Radio City Music Hall
The Tony Awards have turned to a singer with a reputation for a high-energy, physical live show to be the next telecast host — Pink. The three-time Grammy Award winner will make her debut as MC for the awards on June 7 at its familiar home of Radio City Music Hall.
1 week ago in Sports
76ers say Joel Embiid will have surgery for appendicitis with no timeline for his return
Joel Embiid was diagnosed with appendicitis and will undergo surgery on Thursday in Houston, the Philadelphia 76ers announced. The 76ers are scheduled to play at the Rockets on Thursday night.
U of I Extension hosting two Grow Together programs in coming weeks
Grow Together is a monthly horticultural education series held from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Blue Ridge Township Library at 116 East Oliver Street in Mansfield.
Downtown Urbana remains open during Boneyard Arts Festival
City encourages visitors to support local businesses while navigating parking and traffic changes during weekend event.
For the best boys: State Police breaks ground on new K-9 training facility in Pawnee
The new facility is expected to have larger office space, more training space, and up to 20 kennels in it for dogs who will be staying there.
PET OF THE WEEK: We welcomed Aurora (or is it Daisy?) at the last minute – and it was worth it
She is a two-year-old doodle mix, and she is the softest animal we've had here yet.
Second teen arrested in February Champaign shooting
Champaign police continue investigation after 16-year-old and 17-year-old taken into custody in connection with shooting.
Savoy marks 70th anniversary with eye on future growth
Village reflects on decades of expansion while planning major projects including downtown development and Curtis Road underpass.
