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Gov. Pritzker declares July 25 as statewide Day of Reflection and Remembrance for Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley

July 24, 2026124 views

Illinois – Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced that July 25 will now be recognized statewide as a Day of Reflection and Remembrance for Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley, honoring their lives and the impact of ...

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Fifth Street to close for two weeks as University of Illinois replaces Sherman Hall roof

By Lana Stone

July 24, 2026120 views

Champaign, IL – A section of Fifth Street in Champaign will be closed for approximately two weeks while the University of Illinois completes a roof replacement project at Sherman Hall. According to the City of ...

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Illinois secures $30 million in federal funding as Gov. Pritzker says state is becoming “the global capital of quantum”

By Lana Stone

July 24, 2026155 views

Illinois – Illinois has secured approximately $30 million in federal funding for The Bloch Quantum Tech Hub, a major investment state leaders say will strengthen domestic manufacturing, create high-paying jobs, and position Illinois as a ...

Local News

Camp Fury gives young women hands-on experience with Champaign Police specialized units

By Lana Stone

July 24, 2026135 views

Champaign, IL – Young women participating in Camp Fury spent the day at the Champaign Police Department, taking part in hands-on activities designed to introduce them to careers in law enforcement and public safety. According ...

Local News

Champaign Fire Explorers complete live fire training at Illinois Fire Service Institute

By Lana Stone

July 24, 2026133 views

Champaign, IL – Members of Champaign Fire Post 207 put their training to the test by participating in the Illinois Fire Service Institute Explorer Cadet Fire School, where they took part in live fire drills ...

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Healey Street in Champaign closed through July 10 for sanitary sewer installation

By Lana Stone

July 6, 2026217 views

Champaign, IL – A portion of Healey Street in Champaign is closed this week as crews install a new sanitary sewer lateral. According to the City of Champaign, Northern Concrete & Excavating, Inc. closed Healey ...

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Lane closures scheduled on Kirby Avenue in Champaign for three days of street repairs

By Lana Stone

July 6, 2026171 views

Champaign, IL – Drivers in Champaign should expect traffic impacts on Kirby Avenue as a street repair project is scheduled to begin this week. According to the City of Champaign, two lanes of Kirby Avenue ...

Crime

17-year-old hospitalized after shooting in Champaign; police searching for suspect

By Lana Stone

July 6, 2026188 views

Champaign, IL – A 17-year-old male is recovering after being shot late on the night of June 30 in Champaign, and police are continuing to search for the person responsible. According to the Champaign Police ...

Community

Southbound lane of Third Street between Healey Street and Green Street to close for month-long sewer installation project

By Lana Stone

May 26, 20261142 views

Champaign, IL – The southbound lane of Third Street between Healey Street and Green Street will close beginning May 26 as crews work to install a sanitary sewer main. According to officials, Power Construction and ...

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Champaign Fire Academy students complete firefighting training portion after weeks of live-fire and large-scale emergency drills

By Lana Stone

May 26, 20261192 views

Champaign, IL – The City of Champaign Fire Department announced that students in the Champaign Fire Academy have completed the firefighting portion of their training program following six weeks of hands-on instruction and emergency response ...

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