Illini Football Unveils New Performance Center, Stadium Renovation Designs

The $79.2 Million facility will have new spaces for weights, team meetings, equipment, locker rooms, and recovery.

Restaurant Roundup: Pancakes, Cupcakes, a Gibson City institution up for sale

Restaurant news from in and around CU this week. Featuring news on Bayern Stube, Original Pancake House, and Hopscotch Bakery + Market.

Christensen Pleads Not Guilty to Kidnapping Charges

Christensen was indicted on federal kidnapping charges last Wednesday in connection with the disappearance of chinese scholar Yingying Zhang.

Heat Advisory in effect until 8:00pm on Saturday

Heat index values could reach above 100 degrees each day.

UPDATE: Missing Tolono woman found safe

Henderson was reported missing on Sunday, but the Champaign County Sheriff’s office announced Wednesday she had been found safe.

Downtown Development may include Arena, Illinois Terminal Expansion

Hotel site moves from Washington and Walnut to land adjacent to Illinois Terminal. Arena would look to partner with Illinois Athletics.

Grand Jury Indicts Brendt Christensen on kidnapping charges.

The indictment reads that Christensen “seized, confined, inveigled, decoyed, kidnapped, abducted, and carried away” missing scholar Yingying Zhang

Restaurant Roundup: Two New Ice Cream Joints, and $1 Chicago Dogs

News about Red Bicycle Ice Cream, Oberweis/That Burger Joint, and Portillo’s.

Two new food trucks hitting the streets of Champaign

One truck will feature BBQ and Tacos, while the other will feature “Comfort Food”

Christensen denied bail, prosecution says he ID’d more victims at vigil.

Christensen faces federal kidnapping charges in the disappearance of U of I scholar Yingying Zhang