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Local HVAC company giving away free air conditioner to a first responder, apply by Saturday
All-Pro Heating & Air is giving away a free air conditioner and installation to a local first responder or dispatcher. The deadline to apply or nominate someone is May 10.
Downtown Danville Inc. announces Entrepreneur Launch Lab
The Entrepreneur Launch Lab is designed for early-stage founders, small business owners, and anyone exploring a new business idea.
Champaign Unit 4 invites community to weigh in on middle school facilities planning
Champaign Unit 4 is hosting three community open houses May 12-14 to gather input on the future of its five middle school facilities.
Cloudy and breezy with scattered showers today in Champaign County
Highs in the low 60s, gusty winds, and occasional brief rain through the evening.
Champaign police locate owner of submerged vehicle, say no involvement in lake incident
Officials say investigation continues into how a car ended up in a Champaign-area lake and how damage occurred.
Mahomet salon hosting fundraiser for employee battling breast cancer
Salon 105 will host an event featuring local vendors, food, music and family activities to support a co-worker undergoing cancer treatment.
1 week ago in Entertainment
Electrical fire will keep the Broadway theater that hosts ‘The Book of Mormon’ closed through May 17
The long-running Broadway hit "The Book of Mormon" will close its doors through May 17 as its theater undergoes repairs after a fire shut down the musical.
1 week ago in Sports
Joel Embiid misses Game 2 and the 76ers miss their big man in the 4th quarter of their loss
The Philadelphia 76ers put up a good fight without Joel Embiid, though could have used their man in the middle when they struggled to score in the final minutes of Game 2 on Wednesday night.
1 week ago in Sports
Wembanyama and Spurs rebound to hand Timberwolves largest postseason defeat, 133-95, to even series
Victor Wembanyama had 19 points and 15 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs handed Minnesota its worst postseason loss in franchise history, beating the Timberwolves 133-95 on Wednesday night to even their Western Conference semifinal series at one game apiece.
1 week ago in Entertainment
‘The Sheep Detectives’ is the starry, family-friendly whodunit you didn’t know you needed
Talking animal movies do not, on the whole, have the best reputation. Yes, there is "Babe," but "Babe" is the exception. Most are pretty bad, whether it's the uncanny effects, the shoddy storytelling or some horrifying combination of the two.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Music
Inside the Rolling Stones’ exclusive new album event: What we know about ‘Foreign Tongues’ so far
Earlier Tuesday, the band confirmed that they will release a new record, titled "Foreign Tongues," this summer, and dropped a new single called "In The Stars." Journalists, VIPs and celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio, Odessa A'zion and Lindsey Vonn waited in the echoing hall to witness Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood's first conversation about the new album.
Consignment auction at Gordyville USA seeks equipment sellers for June event
Two-day auction in Gifford aims to connect sellers with hundreds of potential buyers.
2 weeks ago in National
A note a former cellmate says he found after Epstein’s suspected suicide attempt is released
A note Jeffrey Epstein's former cellmate claimed he found after the millionaire sex offender's first suspected jail suicide attempt was made public Wednesday, years after being sealed and locked in a courthouse vault as part of an unrelated legal dispute.
2 weeks ago in National, Trending
Clarence Thomas becomes the second longest-serving justice in Supreme Court history
The first baby boomer on the Supreme Court hit a milestone on Thursday, becoming the second-longest serving justice in history at a time when his influence has never seemed greater.
Author traces family legacy through Chicago history in new novel
Retired attorney weaves fact and fiction to tell grandfather’s story of survival, resilience and immigration.
Champaign student wins Parkland’s annual persuasive speech contest, advocating for Crisis Nursery
Six Parkland College students won scholarships at the 23rd annual David M. Jones Persuasive Speech Contest, with a Champaign student taking first place for his speech supporting Crisis Nursery.
Parkland College launches first healthcare apprenticeship with Gibson Area Hospital
Parkland College has launched its first healthcare apprenticeship with Gibson Area Hospital, offering students a paid pathway to become certified surgical technologists.
Urbana accepting applications to fill vacant Ward 5 city council seat
The City of Urbana is accepting applications through June 3 to fill the Ward 5 City Council seat vacated by Chaundra Bishop on April 28.
Illinois State Police arrests man after police stand-off with crossbow
A Decatur man shot by police after pointing a crossbow at officers in April has been released from the hospital and taken into custody, facing multiple felony charges.
Man seriously injured in overnight shooting in Champaign
Police searching for suspect after early morning incident near West Beardsley Avenue.
