New Downtown Hotel Approved by City Council

Luxury Best Western brand Vib Hotel is slated for construction later this year or early 2018, and expected to be finished in 2019.

Trial in Yingying Zhang Case Pushed Back to February

The trial, has been moved back five months to allow attorneys for both sides to gather evidence and prepare for litigation.

UPDATE: Suspect Arrested in Fatal Downtown Shooting

David D. Denson was arrested Sunday night. The shooting took place around 4am in a parking lot behind the News-Gazette building.

Urbana’s Erika Harold to run for Attorney General

Harold, winner of the 2003 Miss America pageant, previously ran for Illinois 13th congressional district seat.

Restaurant Roundup: Buffet, BW3, Bakery, & Black Dog

A CU Golden Corral? BW3 in Savoy gets a facelift. Pekara adds another store. And Black Dog on Wheels?

Hospice Hearts to hold adoption event Sunday

85 cats who were rescued from a hoarding situation in Southern Illinois will be up for adoption for $25.

Meijer Launches Grocery Delivery Service in CU.

Shipt will launch in Champaign-Urbana on August 24th.

OSF Medical Group to buy Presence Medical Centers in Urbana and Danville

Both companies are working for a “a seamless transition for patients, associates, physicians and other stakeholders.” The deal is expected to close in early 2018.

Triptych Brewing to expand in Savoy

The craft brewer will buy a warehouse across the street in order to double their brewing capacity.

State Rep. Ammons decides not to run for US house

4 democrats have filed their intentions to run for the democratic ticket. Rodney Davis, the incumbent, is running unopposed.