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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.
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.
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.
17 hours 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.
17 hours 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.
17 hours 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.
17 hours 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.
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.
17 hours 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
1 day ago in National
US soldier charged with using classified intel to win $400K Polymarket bet on Maduro raid
A U.S. special forces soldier involved in the military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been charged with using classified information about the mission to win more than $400,000 in an online betting market, federal officials announced Thursday.
1 day ago in Features
Man who helped fellow runner across Boston Marathon finish line says it was natural instinct to help
One of two men who helped carry a fellow runner across the finish line of the Boston Marathon said he had been struggling earlier himself but drew strength from the supportive crowd.
1 day ago in Sports
4 tickets to World Cup final are listed on FIFA’s resale site for more than $2 million
FIFA's resale site has four tickets on sale for the World Cup final for just under $2.3 million each. The $2,299,998.85 seats for the July 19 match at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, are located behind a goal in the lower deck in block 124, row 45, seats 33-36.
Champaign County passes year-long moratorium on data center construction
County Board approves 12-month pause to review regulations for massive technology hubs amid growing concerns from local residents.
Michael Hogue Team mile kicks off Christie Clinic Illinois race weekend
The 1K race event took place last night, marking the start of the annual multi-day race event.
LGBTQ+ journalist and author to hold book reading and Q&A in Champaign in May
Nico Lang, author of "American Teenager," will hold a book reading and Q&A at New Covenant Fellowship in Champaign next month, documenting the lives of transgender teens across seven states.