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Illinois earns top emergency preparedness ranking, jumping from middle to high performance tier
Illinois has earned a top-tier emergency preparedness ranking from Trust for America's Health, jumping from the middle performance category in 2025 to high performance in 2026.
May 2 – May 8 Crimestoppers Booking Report
The Champaign County booking report returns with a full seven days of data this week, totaling 78 bookings including 21 assault/battery charges and 13 DUIs.
Downtown Danville parking garage to be used on two Saturdays this month for firefighter testing
The downtown Danville parking garage at 22 N. Walnut Street may see disruptions on May 9 and May 23 as the Fire Department conducts physical agility testing for firefighter candidates.
Horizon Health offering free CPR and AED training in Paris on May 15
Horizon Health is offering a free community CPR and AED training course in Paris on May 15, with an optional American Heart Association certification card available for $25.
U of I finals postponed, Canvas still offline as university works to restore system after cyberattack
The University of Illinois postponed all finals weekend exams and assignments after a global cyberattack knocked Canvas offline, with university leaders working to restore the system by Saturday afternoon.
Rep. Carol Ammons hosts another successful expungement summit at Parkland College
State Rep. Carol Ammons hosted another Expungement Summit at Parkland College last month, part of a series that has helped 519 individuals clear or seal records since fall 2023.
Champaign Police Department to hold memorial ceremony Tuesday at West Side Park
The Champaign Police Department will host its annual Memorial Ceremony Monday, May 12, at 9 a.m. at West Side Park on West University Avenue.
U of I’s College of ACES invites kids to summer academy on campus this July
The U of I College of ACES is hosting a three-day summer academy for kids ages 8-13 on the Urbana-Champaign campus July 8-10, with registration open through June 7.
4 weeks ago in World
Spain readies for evacuations as a hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for the Canary Islands
Spanish authorities on Friday were preparing to receive more than 140 passengers and crew members on board a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship headed for the Canary Islands, where health officials have said they will perform careful evacuations.
4 weeks ago in Sports
NFL and referees agree on a 7-year collective bargaining agreement, avoiding potential work stoppage
The NFL and the NFL Referees Association agreed Friday on a new seven-year collective bargaining agreement that avoids a potential work stoppage and use of replacement officials.
Village Roots Fair Trade rebrands, celebrates 41 years of community impact in Champaign
Emily King leads independent store through new chapter while maintaining mission of fair trade and local engagement.
4 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Olivia and Liam top the list of most popular US baby names for the seventh year running
Olivia and Liam for a seventh year in a row topped the list of names for babies born in the United States in 2025. The Social Security Administration annually tracks the names given to girls and boys in each state, with lists dating back to 1880.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Djokovic beaten by a Croatian qualifier 18 years younger than him at the Italian Open
Novak Djokovic was beaten by a Croatian qualifier 18 years younger than him at the Italian Open on Friday in his first match after two months out due to a right shoulder injury.
GUEST COMMENTARY: Scheduling the next tragedy: understanding juvenile violence in Champaign
Adults, not kids, are failing our community—trauma, neglect, and systemic gaps drive youth into survival mode.
PET(S) OF THE WEEK: Meet the purring duo taking over the WIXY 100.3 studios
Howie Mandell and Freddy, two playful kittens from Moore’s Rescue Ranch, are ready for their forever homes.
Champaign physician’s 20-year campaign helps baseball great Dick Allen reach Hall of Fame
Documentary executive-produced by Dr. David Fletcher premieres this week, spotlighting Allen’s legacy and fight against racism.
Aaron Del Mar joins Darren Bailey to push pro-business, bipartisan agenda in Illinois
Former Palatine councilman emphasizes experience, collaboration, and statewide governance in campaign for Lieutenant Governor.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Holmgren and Gilgeous-Alexander each score 22 as Thunder take 2-0 lead over Lakers in West semis
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander isn't scoring the way he usually does, but the Oklahoma City Thunder are still winning the way they normally do.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
Blake Lively’s lawyers fuel feud with claim of victory after ‘It Ends With Us’ settlement
The bitter public feud between actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni may outlive their court fight after all. Three days after announcing a settlement of the lawsuit brought by Lively over the 2024 film "It Ends With Us," her lawyers put out a statement Thursday calling the deal a "resounding victory."
4 weeks ago in World
Man charged with harassing former Prince Andrew near his home
A man has been charged with harassing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor after reports the former Prince Andrew was threatened by a masked man while walking dogs near his home.
