Sports
IHSA Boys State Basketball Tournament Returns to Champaign
16 teams to compete at State Farm Center March 12-14, drawing over 34,000 fans
No. 11 Illinois Dominates Oregon in Home Finale
Illini use big runs to pull away for 80-54 victory at State Farm Center
Illinois Men's Basketball Dominates Oregon in Final Home Game
The No. 11 Illini beat the Ducks 80-54 and honored their senior players in the last home game of the season.
Crime
Two Women Accused of Stealing $550 in Kids' Clothing from Champaign TJ Maxx
Champaign County Crime Stoppers seeks public's help identifying suspects who fled in a black Escalade.
Parkland College on Lockdown After Nearby Shooting
Three male suspects remain at large following incident near campus
Champaign County Sees Spike in Assault, Theft Arrests
Weekly Crimestoppers report shows rise in bookings for violent, property crimes
Politics
Champaign County Exec Candidates Discuss Climate Change, Data Centers
Jett and Hess outline plans to address local impacts of climate change and protect the Mahomet Aquifer
Champaign City Council Schedules Special Meeting on Settlement Resolution
Meeting time changed to 5:30 p.m.; public invited to participate.
Champaign City Council to Consider Street Projects, Zoning Change, and Equipment Purchase
Agenda includes Mattis Avenue improvements, rezoning request, and public works contracts.
Lifestyle
Parkland College Celebrates 60 Years of Education and Community Impact
The college will mark six decades of academic achievement and community engagement with a year-long celebration.
Champaign to Host Community Meeting on Kenwood and Holiday Park Revitalization
Residents invited to discuss housing updates and redevelopment efforts at Leonhard Recreation Center.
Illinois Highlights Pay Equity Progress Through Data Reporting
University and state labor department analyze employer data to identify wage gaps and guide policy.
Science
Balcony Solar Gains Momentum Across State Legislatures
Bipartisan bills aim to boost adoption of DIY solar systems in over half of U.S. states
Researchers Use Solar Energy to Reduce Chemical Manufacturing Emissions
New method can significantly lower energy needs and carbon footprint of key industrial chemical process
Midwest Agrivoltaics Costs and Benefits Evaluated in New Study
Research team finds 'win-win' opportunities for soybean farmers and solar developers in semi-arid regions.
