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Illinois State Police announces results of October Nighttime Enforcement Patrols

ISP targets impaired driving and occupant restraint violations during overnight patrols in Champaign County.

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Motorcycle crash in Danville results in fatality

46-year-old man dies after failing to stop at stop light and colliding with Hyundai Sonata.

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Rep. Brandun Schweitzer hosts RX drop-off events to promote safe medication disposal

Collaboration with Savoy and Rantoul police aims to reduce prescription drug misuse.

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Illinois to face Washington in midday showdown on Big Ten Network

The Fighting Illini and Huskies square off on Saturday, Oct. 25, at 2:30 p.m. CT for the first Big Ten meeting between the two teams.

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Republican U.S. Senate candidate criticizes media bias in political reporting

R. Cary Capparelli calls out 'extreme leftist' bias in major newspapers, citing the Chicago Sun-Times’ anti-ICE stance as an example.

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Illinois basketball dominates in exhibition, handily beats Illinois State 92-65

Freshman David Mirkovic shines with a double-double as the No. 17 Fighting Illini overpower the Redbirds.

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Flannel, food and fall fun: Flannel Fest returns to Champaign: Community Focus with Callie Luttman

Lumberjack shows, live music, hot pepper eating and pumpkin smashing pack West Side Park on October 25.

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Thousands join ‘No Kings’ rally in Urbana to protest Trump administration

Demonstrators call for action against authoritarianism and federal crackdowns; local organizations and U of I students lead the charge.

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Gunfire erupts in Campustown: One hospitalized, suspect at large

Police say the victim and suspect are not affiliated with U of I; Investigation ongoing after early morning shooting.

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“Courage on the Block” to celebrate domestic violence survivors in Urbana

Free community event October 18 to feature music, food, and support for survivors.

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“No Kings” protest returns to Urbana in nationwide push against Trump administration

Thousands expected to gather at Champaign County Courthouse to rally for healthcare, education, and democracy.

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Cockroaches, moldy food lead to restaurant closures in Champaign County

All three businesses must pass follow-up inspections before resuming normal operations. 

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Piatt County Animal Shelter breaks ground on new facility

New Monticello building promises better conditions for animals, more space for volunteers, and launches $40,000 community fundraising effort.

6 days ago in Sports

Indiana announces new 8-year contract with coach Curt Cignetti worth nearly $93 million

Curt Cignetti's new deal shows Indiana isn't content with being known as just a basketball school. Indiana announced a new eight-year contract with its football coach worth at least $92.8 million on Thursday, rewarding him for pushing the Hoosiers into national championship contention in just two seasons.

6 days ago in National

Ex-Trump national security adviser Bolton charged with storing and sharing classified information

John Bolton, who served as national security adviser to President Donald Trump during his first term and later became a vocal critic of the Republican leader, was charged Thursday with storing top secret records at home and sharing with relatives diary-like notes about his time in government that contained classified information.

6 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Ace Frehley, Kiss’ original lead guitarist and founding member, dies at 74

Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the glam rock band Kiss, who captivated audiences with his elaborate galactic makeup and smoking guitar, died Thursday. He was 74.

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PET OF THE WEEK: Chu Chu talked throughout his visit to the studio

This tiny, six-month-old calico had the cutest meow and melted against Duane Shannon's neck when picked up.

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From classroom to crime scenes: Local author Jodi Casstevens‑Short releases debut mystery novel

Retired teacher channels lifelong storytelling passion into Murdered by the Books, the first in a cozy mystery series set in small-town Illinois.

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SNAP cuts drive surge in food bank demand across central Illinois

Local pantries report record-breaking need as stricter requirements leave more families without assistance.

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Danville’s First Friday’s PotterFest offers wizardly fun

The spells will continue the next day on Nov. 8th from noon to 5 p.m. with a day of witchy vendor fun at Temple Plaza.

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Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons make the case for the wild ride that is ‘Bugonia’

"Bugonia" arrives in select theaters this weekend on a wave of good buzz and reviews after premiering at the Venice Film Festival. But it's also coming into a theatrical marketplace that has been, at best, tough on art films and awards hopefuls, no matter how starry or well-reviewed.

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Taylor Swift, LL Cool J, Kenny Loggins and David Byrne are among Songwriters Hall of Fame nominees

Taylor Swift, Kenny Loggins, LL Cool J, Pink, Sarah McLachlan and Talking Heads' David Byrne are among the impressive list of nominees for the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame class, an eclectic mix of pop, hip-hop, folk and rock innovators.

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A new Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley want to tell you a story

The legacy of Harry Potter might have been clouded by headlines surrounding Rowling's comments on gender and opposition to trans rights, but it hasn't stopped production on new projects set in the wizarding universe.

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Miami Heat’s Rozier, Trail Blazers’ Billups arrested in federal gambling probe, sources say

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups have been arrested in connection with a federal investigation into sports betting, people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Thursday.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show is not being reconsidered, NFL commissioner says

The NFL is not considering dropping Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime headline performer, Commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday, reaffirming a decision to put the Grammy-winning Puerto Rican artist on the league's biggest stage that led to criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump and some of his supporters.