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Urbana and University police partner to expand overnight coverage

City council backs data-sharing agreement and funding to improve late-night response.

Illinois guard (No. 2) dribbles the ball as a defender guards closely during a college basketball game.

12 hours ago in

Stojakovic enters NBA Draft, keeps Illinois return in play

All-Region guard tests professional waters after Final Four run, leaving door open to rejoin Illini.

17 hours ago in

Parkland College music ensembles to perform four Spring concerts in May

Parkland College's Concert Band, Orchestra, and Guitar Ensemble will perform four spring concerts in May, including a patriotic program and two guitar ensemble shows.

18 hours ago in

U of I Sophomore Freddie Turnell named Big Ten Golfer of the Week

Illinois sophomore Freddie Turnell earned Big Ten Golfer of the Week honors after winning the Hoosier Collegiate, finishing as the only player in the field to shoot multiple rounds under par.

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Illinois State Police graduates 20 new troopers from Cadet Class 152

Twenty new Illinois State Police troopers graduated Friday from Cadet Class 152 after completing a 27-week traditional academy and will begin patrol duties Sunday.

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Macon and Piatt County 4-H members honored at statewide awards ceremony

Five 4-H members from Macon and Piatt counties were recognized at a statewide ceremony in Champaign, earning awards in leadership, community service, animal sciences, and project learning.

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Report of possible ICE presence in Champaign-Urbana circulates online

Former congressional candidate cites “reliable sources,” while officials have not confirmed activity.

3 days ago in

Road closures planned near University Avenue Monday for billboard work

Fifth Street and the southbound lane of Wright Street near University Avenue will close Monday for billboard work, reopening Tuesday, April 28.

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3 days ago in

How to treat and prevent bunions and hammer toes, according to an OSF podiatrist.

An OSF HealthCare podiatrist explains how to prevent and treat bunions and hammer toe, two common conditions often linked to poor footwear choices.

3 days ago in National

A violent tornado tears through Oklahoma town, damaging 40 homes but sparing lives

Raeann Hunt scrambled to her cellar as a tornado bore down on her Oklahoma community. "It is headed right for us," she recalled thinking, as she peeked outside, unable to contain her curiosity.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Japan’s Haruki Murakami to publish first new novel in 3 years with ‘The Tale of KAHO’ in July

A new book by Haruki Murakami will mark the first time a full-length novel by the Japanese author features a female main character and her pursuit of finding a way out of a bizarre world.

3 days ago in Sports

Reigning two-time champ Carlos Alcaraz out of French Open due to wrist injury

Carlos Alcaraz won't play for a third successive French Open title due to a right wrist injury. Alcaraz posted on X on Friday that neither would he appear in the preceding Italian Open in Rome, where he also won last year.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Jim Furyk is returning as US Ryder Cup captain for 2027 with Tiger Woods out

Jim Furyk is returning as U.S. Ryder Cup captain for the 2027 matches in Ireland as the Americans try to get back on track against a European team that has dominated the last three decades.

A person on a step ladder attaches equipment to the ceiling while another person sits at a bedside table marking notes in a hospital room.

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Horizon Health Partners with top-ranked engineering school on HVAC efficiency project

Horizon Health in Paris has partnered with Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, the nation's top-ranked undergraduate engineering program, to evaluate HVAC efficiency at its inpatient unit.

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3 days ago in , Hayley Siefert

Two Champaign-Urbana homes highlight location and lifestyle in latest listings

From historic style near Memorial Stadium to modern design by Atkins Golf Club, Hayley Siefert showcases unique properties.

3 days ago in

Champaign-Urbana adds jobs while unemployment rises across Central Illinois

Champaign-Urbana added 1,100 jobs over the past year, its 13th straight month of growth, but unemployment rose across all Illinois metro areas in February, including locally.

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3 days ago in

Drive-in prom: Two nights of 80s nostalgia, movies, and dance under the stars

Join the ultimate throwback experience with movies, dance parties, and a best-dressed contest under the stars.

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3 days ago in

Champaign City Council cancels April 28th meeting; regular meeting set for May 5th

City Council meeting originally scheduled for April 28th is called off, with next regular session planned for May 5th at 7 p.m.

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3 days ago in

Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs announces 2026 Cream of the Crop Photography Contest

Young photographers can showcase Illinois agriculture for a chance to win Bright Start scholarships and have their images featured in Ag Invest materials.

An older man in a red plaid shirt and cap sits on a bench outside, holding a brown and white dog on a leash and sharing a moment together.

3 days ago in

PET OF THE WEEK: We finally got sweet Apollo on the property…and he loved his gifts and treats

Apollo has been living in a home with a two-year-old foster brother, and does well with kids.

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Parkland College music ensembles to perform four Spring concerts in May

Parkland College's Concert Band, Orchestra, and Guitar Ensemble will perform four spring concerts in May, including a patriotic program and two guitar ensemble shows.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Japan’s Haruki Murakami to publish first new novel in 3 years with ‘The Tale of KAHO’ in July

A new book by Haruki Murakami will mark the first time a full-length novel by the Japanese author features a female main character and her pursuit of finding a way out of a bizarre world.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Jim Furyk is returning as US Ryder Cup captain for 2027 with Tiger Woods out

Jim Furyk is returning as U.S. Ryder Cup captain for the 2027 matches in Ireland as the Americans try to get back on track against a European team that has dominated the last three decades.

3 days ago in Entertainment, News

Drive-in prom: Two nights of 80s nostalgia, movies, and dance under the stars

Join the ultimate throwback experience with movies, dance parties, and a best-dressed contest under the stars.

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Harvest Moon Twin Drive-In opens for the season this weekend

The Harvest Moon Twin Drive-In in Gibson City is open this weekend and every Friday and Saturday in April, with gates opening at 6:30 p.m. and movies starting around 8:00 p.m.