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1 week ago in Sports
LSU fires coach Brian Kelly in the 4th season of his 10-year, $100 million deal
LSU fired coach Brian Kelly during the fourth season of a 10-year contract worth about $100 million, athletic director Scott Woodward announced Sunday night.
1 week ago in Sports
Hall and Fields help the Jets edge the Bengals 39-38 for their 1st win of the season
The winless start for the New York Jets took a toll on Justin Fields. At one point in the runup to Sunday's game in Cincinnati, he found himself laying down in his closet and crying.
1 week ago in World
Milei triumphs in Argentine midterm elections closely watched by Washington
Argentina's libertarian President Javier Milei won decisive victories in key districts in midterm elections Sunday, clinching a crucial vote of confidence that strengthens his ability to carry out his radical free-market experiment with billions of dollars in backing from the Trump administration.
Melissa strengthens to a Category 5 hurricane and is forecast to make landfall in Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa intensified to Category 5 strength Monday as it neared Jamaica, where forecasters said it would unleash catastrophic flooding, multiple landslides and extensive infrastructure damage.
Local nonprofit fights childhood hunger with weekend food packs: Community Focus with Callie Luttman
Feeding Our Kids provides meals to nearly 1,400 children in Champaign County, relying on volunteers and community donations to fill the gap.
Urbana Firefighters contain two separate fires on U of I campus Friday
Crews quickly extinguish blazes at Lincoln Avenue Residence Hall and Transportation Building; no injuries reported.
Illini falters in 42–25 loss to Washington
Turnovers and missed stops doom Illinois as Huskies rack up nearly 450 yards in road defeat.
Urbana hosts second-largest Pride Fest in Illinois to mark 15 years of celebration
Thousands gather downtown as Uniting Pride celebrates community, inclusion, and continued advocacy for LGBTQIA+ residents.
Newman Hall dining closed after health violations; alternate meals provided for residents
University of Illinois residence hall issues meal credits, partners with campus and local vendors following red placard from health district.
Champaign shoppers seek smart ways to save this holiday season
With rising costs and busy schedules, local families are planning ahead to keep holiday spending under control.
Champaign-Urbana Resistance Effort to hold rally at courthouse on Nov. 1
Grassroots group CURE aims to "Start the Change" in the year leading up to the 2026 election, with live music and local speakers at its third rally.
Downtown Urbana streets to close Saturday for Pride Fest 2025 parade and celebrations
The annual event hosted by the Uniting Pride Center of Champaign County will bring road closures, parades, and festivities throughout the day.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Terry Rozier’s arrest leaves the Miami Heat stunned, and trying to figure out what happens next
The reality began setting in for the Miami Heat on Friday when they gathered for a morning shootaround practice and Terry Rozier wasn't with the team. And that almost certainly won't change anytime soon.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Miguel’s ‘CAOS,’ fueled by anger and angst, is his first studio album in nearly a decade
If you wondered why Miguel didn't release a studio album for nearly a decade, his response is simple: life.
Two Fires on U. of I. campus: steam vault blaze and separate incident prompt evacuation
Separate incidents in Urbana prompt building evacuations and prompt response from fire crews — university officials say no ongoing danger.
2 weeks ago in , Hayley Siefert
Ask the Pros: Custom home building with Wes Taylor and Hayley Siefert
Wes Taylor and Hayley Siefert share tips on budgeting, material choices, and collaboration to make custom homes both beautiful and built to last.
The Vortex empowers local businesses with strategic branding and marketing solutions
Founder Alicia Moody bridges credibility gaps to help companies scale and connect authentically with their audiences.
Health inspectors find alarming violations at popular Champaign and Urbana restaurants
From undercooked chicken to toxic chemicals stored near food, several eateries — including a U of I dorm kitchen — were hit with red and yellow placards this week.
Thinking outside-the-box for kids’ gifts: Ideas for Champaign-area families
From 3D pens to terrarium kits, local parents are turning to hands-on, educational gifts that go beyond toys and games this holiday season.
Danville School District 118 fires business manager
The only concerns that were previously made were ones that involved interpersonal disagreements among staff.
