Health
Flu Cases Rise as Doctors Warn of Severe Complications in Children
Influenza can damage the body's defenses, leading to life-threatening issues like pneumonia and encephalitis.
Rosecrance Director Recognized as Frontline Honoree
Amy Young lauded for expanding access to quality behavioral health care.
Free Dental Exams and Cleanings Offered for Children at Parkland College
Give Kids A Smile Day set for February 7 with services provided at no cost to families.
Entertainment
Red Hot Winter variety show returns to Champaign
24th annual Vegas-style production blends music, comedy, cirque and philanthropy to benefit Aunt Martha's Health & Wellness
Staerkel Planetarium to Host Free Cosmic Concert
Local music ensembles to perform original compositions and improvisations with immersive visuals.
Ebertfest to Return to Champaign for 'One Last Dance' in April
The iconic film festival will host its final edition at the Virginia Theatre after a 26-year partnership with the University of Illinois ends.
Crime
Shooting on South Mattis Avenue Leaves 17-Year-Old Dead, 19-Year-Old Injured
Champaign police seek community tips as investigation into fatal incident continues
Large Police Presence Reported on Champaign's Mattis Ave
Emergency responders on scene, person transported by ambulance
Champaign County Sees Spike in Arrests for Assault and DUI
Weekly Crimestoppers report shows increase in violent and impaired driving incidents
Lifestyle
Champaign Groups Host Black History Month Event Honoring Veterans
NAACP, Healing Invisible Wounds, and Veterans Assistance Commission collaborate on 'Standing on the Shoulders of Giants' celebration.
Champaign Announces Two Road Closures Starting Thursday
Fifth Street and Broadmoor Drive to see temporary shutdowns for construction work.
Champaign Unit 4 to Host Career and Technical Education Fair
Two-day event connects students with over 50 local businesses
Sports
No. 8 Illinois Hopes to Get Key Players Back Against Indiana
Illini need defensive aces Boswell and Stojakovic to slow down hot-shooting Hoosiers
Nebraska wrestling rallies for top-10 win at Illinois
Huskers overcome early deficit to defeat No. 10 Fighting Illini
Illinois introduces new defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck
Hauck brings 19 years of head coaching experience to the Illini defense
