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Mitchell praises Champaign-Urbana, touts Democratic record during campaign stop
Lieutenant governor candidate says local leaders ‘really like each other’ and argues Illinois Democrats are focused on helping working families.
4 hours ago in Entertainment
A guide to the bookstores owned by your favorite authors
Amazon remains the dominant force, but physical, brick-and-mortar stores have rebounded — and stores owned by authors such as Ann Patchett are now a niche unto themselves, found everywhere from Brooklyn to New Mexico.
ADCRC launches statewide survey to guide reparations policy recommendations
Residents can share experiences and priorities through Sept. 6 as commission gathers public input on housing, economic and health-related policies.
4 hours ago in Entertainment
YouTuber box office boom: ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’ draw Gen Z to theaters
Young audiences turned out in droves to movie theaters around the country this weekend. It wasn't for the big budget "Star Wars" movie, "The Mandalorian and Grogu, " which fell sharply in its second weekend, however, but for a small budget horror from a 20-year-old first-time filmmaker that began on the internet.
4 hours ago in World
Rescuers search for alternative route to reach 2 missing in a flooded Laos cave
Rescue workers in Laos searched Monday for an alternative passage into a flooded cave where two people are believed to have been trapped for nearly two weeks after heavy rainfall flooded the main entrance, making it impassable.
4 hours ago in Sports
The trophy returns: NBA releases images of how Finals courts will look in San Antonio, New York
It's official: The NBA Finals logos are back at the NBA Finals. With no fanfare other than a social media post, the NBA announced Sunday that the image of the Larry O'Brien Trophy — the one given to the winner of the finals — will be painted at midcourt for games at both the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio and Madison Square Garden in New York for this season's title series.
Session slog ends in $59B budget, new taxes on social media companies, crypto, fantasy sports
Gas tax increase suspended while new taxes on businesses plug revenue hole.
Champaign Police investigating two overnight shootings, seek public help
Champaign Police are investigating two separate overnight shooting incidents after a 17-year-old and a 36-year-old arrived at a local emergency room in the early morning hours of May 31 with gunshot wounds. Police have been unable to locate crime scenes in either case and are asking for the public's help.
May 23 – May 29 Crimestoppers Booking Report
Our weekly booking report covers five of seven days for the period of May 23-29, with 114 total bookings recorded. Tuesday was the busiest day with 26 bookings, including a notable 14 assault and battery charges in a single day.
19 Illinois officers receive Law Enforcement Medal of Honor for heroism in 2025
Nineteen Illinois law enforcement officers from six agencies were awarded the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor in Springfield on Wednesday, recognized for acts of heroism in 2025 that included entering a burning building, jumping into a frozen pond, and shielding civilians from armed suspects.
Champaign-Urbana posts 15 straight months of job growth, but unemployment rate ticks up
The Champaign-Urbana metro area reached 15 consecutive months of year-over-year job growth in April, according to new state data — but unemployment rates rose across all 12 of Illinois' metro areas, with Champaign-Urbana posting the largest increase in the state at 3.8%.
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.
3 days ago in , Hayley Siefert
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.