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Powerball and Mega-Millions drops Illinois Lottery

Lottery officials say its due to the lack of a state budget.

BREAKING: Congressman shot at a baseball practice in Virginia

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana was shot at a congressional baseball practice. Two Capitol police officers were also…

WATCH: Chambana Remake of Portlandia Open

Champaign-Urbana gets the Portlandia treatment.

Leadbelly’s in Champaign has closed

The restaurant opened in the space vacated by the Fluid Events Center in late 2016.

ZZ Top, Kansas, Lily Tomlin, headline 2017-2018 Virginia Theatre slate

Other shows include Lyle Lovett, Paula Pounstone and Second City.

Central Illinois Chipotle restaurants included in data breach.

Champaign, Bloomington and Springfield stores affected by the breach.

Police investigate gunfire at Marketplace Mall

Police were called to the mall around 9:06 pm after receiving reports of gunfire.

Hotel planned for Carle at the Fields Development in Champaign

Hotel plans to have 80 rooms and 8 extended stay suites. Developers expect the property open by July of 2018.

More road closures for MCORE project on U of I campus.

Green st. will be closed as part the $46.9 Million MCORE project.

Maize opens downtown Champaign location

The long awaited location is open starting today. Campustown location will be closed temporarily.

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