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Vote Center Point-Urbana Stormin’ Pointers or Hickman Kewpies: High school mascot bracket, Round 1 - MLive.com
Vote Center Point-Urbana Stormin’ Pointers or Hickman Kewpies: High school mascot bracket, Round 1 MLive.com
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Film Fanatic Movie Nights to screen ‘The Man Who Wasn’t There’ at Analog Wine Library - Chambana Today
Film Fanatic Movie Nights to screen ‘The Man Who Wasn’t There’ at Analog Wine Library Chambana Today
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 11:26 pm
Graham claims another state title - Urbana Daily Citizen
Graham claims another state title Urbana Daily Citizen
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 8:25 pm
Laura Hinkle Obituary (2026) - Urbana, OH - Miami Valley Today - Legacy obituary
Laura Hinkle Obituary (2026) - Urbana, OH - Miami Valley Today Legacy obituary
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 5:04 pm
Springfield man charged in Urbana gun assault - Peak of Ohio
Springfield man charged in Urbana gun assault Peak of Ohio
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 4:20 pm
Teen hospitalized after overnight shooting in Urbana - Chambana Today
Teen hospitalized after overnight shooting in Urbana Chambana Today
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 2:17 pm
17-year-old hurt in Urbana shooting - wandtv.com
17-year-old hurt in Urbana shooting wandtv.com
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 5:59 pm
Urbana community services grant funding more programs, supporting the area - WCIA.com
Urbana community services grant funding more programs, supporting the area WCIA.com
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 4:39 pm
17-year-old hospitalized after early morning shooting in Urbana, police investigating - WCIA.com
17-year-old hospitalized after early morning shooting in Urbana, police investigating WCIA.com
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 3:30 pm
Urbana Neighbors Put $1 Billion Data Center on Ice - Hoodline
Urbana Neighbors Put $1 Billion Data Center on Ice Hoodline
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 1:31 pm
Children rescued from burning car; driver arrested - Urbana Daily Citizen
Children rescued from burning car; driver arrested Urbana Daily Citizen
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 11:11 am
Urbana residents fight proposed data center near Cedar Bog - The Columbus Dispatch
Urbana residents fight proposed data center near Cedar Bog The Columbus Dispatch
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 11:01 am
Georgia man gets 70 years in June shooting that injured 2 teens at Urbana apartment complex - The News-Gazette
Georgia man gets 70 years in June shooting that injured 2 teens at Urbana apartment complex The News-Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 9:30 am
Urbana woman dies in Clark County crash - Urbana Daily Citizen
Urbana woman dies in Clark County crash Urbana Daily Citizen
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 7:30 pm
State wrestling tourney - Urbana Daily Citizen
State wrestling tourney Urbana Daily Citizen
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 6:22 pm
County elections official in jail - Urbana Daily Citizen
County elections official in jail Urbana Daily Citizen
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 3:10 pm
Spring break is here - Smile Politely
Spring break is here Smile Politely
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 2:01 pm
Urbana man arrested after crash, faces OVI charge - Peak of Ohio
Urbana man arrested after crash, faces OVI charge Peak of Ohio
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 1:49 pm
Pamela Huffman Obituary (1957 - 2026) - Urbana, OH - Urbana Daily Citizen - Legacy obituary
Pamela Huffman Obituary (1957 - 2026) - Urbana, OH - Urbana Daily Citizen Legacy obituary
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 9:04 pm
St. Paris man charged after brake line cut on Urbana vehicle - Peak of Ohio
St. Paris man charged after brake line cut on Urbana vehicle Peak of Ohio
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 7:09 pm
Sean Evans is this year’s Illinois Commencement speaker - Smile Politely
Sean Evans is this year’s Illinois Commencement speaker Smile Politely
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 4:35 pm
How has political populism affected transatlantic relations? - Illinois News Bureau
How has political populism affected transatlantic relations? Illinois News Bureau
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 1:21 pm
Thirsty Thursday: London fog at Hopscotch Bakery - Smile Politely
Thirsty Thursday: London fog at Hopscotch Bakery Smile Politely
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 1:20 pm
Polyvinyl Provisions opening March 20 - Smile Politely
Polyvinyl Provisions opening March 20 Smile Politely
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 1:04 pm
Are you the next Smile Politely Culture Editor? - Smile Politely
Are you the next Smile Politely Culture Editor? Smile Politely
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 1:03 pm
The Weekender: March 13-15 - Smile Politely
The Weekender: March 13-15 Smile Politely
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 12:03 pm
Experts speak at data center town hall - Urbana Daily Citizen
Experts speak at data center town hall Urbana Daily Citizen
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 10:33 am
Edgar Greene Obituary (1971 - 2026) - Urbana, IL - The News-Gazette - Legacy obituary
Edgar Greene Obituary (1971 - 2026) - Urbana, IL - The News-Gazette Legacy obituary
📢 Published on 📅 11 March 2026 🕒 9:44 pm
Bailey discusses property tax issues at Urbana Lions Club - Peak of Ohio
Bailey discusses property tax issues at Urbana Lions Club Peak of Ohio
📢 Published on 📅 11 March 2026 🕒 7:49 pm
WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Mar. 12 – Mar. 15 - IPM Newsroom
WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Mar. 12 – Mar. 15 IPM Newsroom
📢 Published on 📅 11 March 2026 🕒 11:45 am
Schedule - Urbana Hillclimbers (Urbana, OH) Girls Basketball 25-26 - MaxPreps.com
Schedule - Urbana Hillclimbers (Urbana, OH) Girls Basketball 25-26 MaxPreps.com
📢 Published on 📅 11 March 2026 🕒 11:44 am
National Weather Service announces possible severe weather - The Daily Illini
National Weather Service announces possible severe weather The Daily Illini
📢 Published on 📅 10 March 2026 🕒 8:42 pm
Dr. Mélanie Clapiès joins Jupiter String Quartet - Smile Politely
Dr. Mélanie Clapiès joins Jupiter String Quartet Smile Politely
📢 Published on 📅 10 March 2026 🕒 6:02 pm
Frank Giampetro Obituary (2026) - Urbana, OH - Dayton Daily News - Legacy obituary
Frank Giampetro Obituary (2026) - Urbana, OH - Dayton Daily News Legacy obituary
📢 Published on 📅 10 March 2026 🕒 5:30 am
Urbana Police investigate stabbing, burglary damage and DUI crash in busy week - WCIA.com
Urbana Police investigate stabbing, burglary damage and DUI crash in busy week WCIA.com
📢 Published on 📅 9 March 2026 🕒 11:08 pm
Bonnie Hannah Obituary (2026) - Urbana, OH - Urbana Daily Citizen - Legacy obituary
Bonnie Hannah Obituary (2026) - Urbana, OH - Urbana Daily Citizen Legacy obituary
📢 Published on 📅 9 March 2026 🕒 9:12 pm
Springfield woman seriously injured in Urbana crash - Peak of Ohio
Springfield woman seriously injured in Urbana crash Peak of Ohio
📢 Published on 📅 9 March 2026 🕒 7:10 pm
Voter registration deadline nears - Urbana Daily Citizen
Voter registration deadline nears Urbana Daily Citizen
📢 Published on 📅 9 March 2026 🕒 6:10 pm
Springfield woman charged after physical altercation in Urbana - Peak of Ohio
Springfield woman charged after physical altercation in Urbana Peak of Ohio
📢 Published on 📅 9 March 2026 🕒 4:18 pm
Ohio State University’s president resigns after reporting ‘inappropriate relationship’ - Urbana Daily Citizen
Ohio State University’s president resigns after reporting ‘inappropriate relationship’ Urbana Daily Citizen
📢 Published on 📅 9 March 2026 🕒 1:20 pm
Matt’s Take – With Hunter Greene out, now what? - Urbana Daily Citizen
Matt’s Take – With Hunter Greene out, now what? Urbana Daily Citizen
📢 Published on 📅 9 March 2026 🕒 12:39 pm
AI is spurring a big expansion of high-voltage power lines - Urbana Daily Citizen
AI is spurring a big expansion of high-voltage power lines Urbana Daily Citizen
📢 Published on 📅 9 March 2026 🕒 12:15 pm
St Teresa vs Urbana | IHSA Scores - IHSA
St Teresa vs Urbana | IHSA Scores IHSA
📢 Published on 📅 4 March 2026 🕒 10:08 pm
City council approves temporary ban on possible data center in Urbana - WHIO TV
City council approves temporary ban on possible data center in Urbana WHIO TV
📢 Published on 📅 4 March 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Windy City Express, our hometown fast food joint - Smile Politely
Windy City Express, our hometown fast food joint Smile Politely
📢 Published on 📅 26 February 2026 🕒 5:40 pm
New legislation could bring hourly train service to Champaign-Urbana - IPM Newsroom
New legislation could bring hourly train service to Champaign-Urbana IPM Newsroom
📢 Published on 📅 26 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
‘It’s heartbreaking;’ Neighbors speak out against possible data center in Urbana - WHIO TV
‘It’s heartbreaking;’ Neighbors speak out against possible data center in Urbana WHIO TV
📢 Published on 📅 23 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Erin Nieto brings real Urbana love story to life in debut novel - Smile Politely
Erin Nieto brings real Urbana love story to life in debut novel Smile Politely
📢 Published on 📅 17 February 2026 🕒 3:05 pm
Transportation company looks to buy new Urbana facility - WCIA.com
Transportation company looks to buy new Urbana facility WCIA.com
📢 Published on 📅 4 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
UPDATE: 54-year-old man shot in neck, Urbana Police say - WCIA.com
UPDATE: 54-year-old man shot in neck, Urbana Police say WCIA.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Champaign-Urbana MTD gets $850K to expand main terminal - WCIA.com
Champaign-Urbana MTD gets $850K to expand main terminal WCIA.com
📢 Published on 📅 24 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
The menus making me hungry for Restaurant Week 2026 - Smile Politely
The menus making me hungry for Restaurant Week 2026 Smile Politely
📢 Published on 📅 23 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign announces new Executive Director and CEO of Discovery Partners Institute - The Grainger College of Engineering
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign announces new Executive Director and CEO of Discovery Partners Institute The Grainger College of Engineering
📢 Published on 📅 21 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
UPDATE: Teenager charged in deadly Urbana shooting remaining in custody ahead of trial - WCIA.com
UPDATE: Teenager charged in deadly Urbana shooting remaining in custody ahead of trial WCIA.com
📢 Published on 📅 20 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Marty Kirby Obituary (2026) - Urbana, IL - The News-Gazette - Legacy obituary
Marty Kirby Obituary (2026) - Urbana, IL - The News-Gazette Legacy obituary
📢 Published on 📅 14 January 2026 🕒 12:13 am
What Happened When a Palestinian and an Israeli Spoke at Urbana - ChurchLeaders
What Happened When a Palestinian and an Israeli Spoke at Urbana ChurchLeaders
📢 Published on 📅 13 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Champaign Co. arts council hosting free event in Urbana - WCIA.com
Champaign Co. arts council hosting free event in Urbana WCIA.com
📢 Published on 📅 10 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Get your culture here: January 2026 - Smile Politely
Get your culture here: January 2026 Smile Politely
📢 Published on 📅 8 January 2026 🕒 6:51 pm
NANO Nuclear Energy Extends Relationship with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to Construct and Operate the First KRONOS MMR™ Energy System on U.S. University Land - NANO Nuclear Energy Inc.
NANO Nuclear Energy Extends Relationship with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to Construct and Operate the First KRONOS MMR™ Energy System on U.S. University Land NANO Nuclear Energy Inc.
📢 Published on 📅 31 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Urbana escape room ranked among the best in the world - WCIA.com
Urbana escape room ranked among the best in the world WCIA.com
📢 Published on 📅 25 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
UPDATE: Urbana Mayor shares statement on deadly pedestrian hit-and-run - WCIA.com
UPDATE: Urbana Mayor shares statement on deadly pedestrian hit-and-run WCIA.com
📢 Published on 📅 20 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Urbana’s Courier Cafe temporarily closes due to ‘structural concerns’ - WCIA.com
Urbana’s Courier Cafe temporarily closes due to ‘structural concerns’ WCIA.com
📢 Published on 📅 17 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Black Dog Smoke & Ale House closing Urbana location permanently - WCIA.com
Black Dog Smoke & Ale House closing Urbana location permanently WCIA.com
📢 Published on 📅 10 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Former Urbana police chief drops lawsuit against city, plans to refile - KCRG
Former Urbana police chief drops lawsuit against city, plans to refile KCRG
📢 Published on 📅 2 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Meet Let Me Fly , the musical Champaign-Urbana will be talking about - Smile Politely
Meet Let Me Fly , the musical Champaign-Urbana will be talking about Smile Politely
📢 Published on 📅 25 November 2025 🕒 7:19 pm
Siam Terrace is Urbana’s getaway for Thai food - Smile Politely
Siam Terrace is Urbana’s getaway for Thai food Smile Politely
📢 Published on 📅 24 November 2025 🕒 3:00 pm
Urbana mobile home damaged by Monday morning fire - WCIA.com
Urbana mobile home damaged by Monday morning fire WCIA.com
📢 Published on 📅 24 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
La Veya, a great new Mexican restaurant - Smile Politely
La Veya, a great new Mexican restaurant Smile Politely
📢 Published on 📅 17 November 2025 🕒 5:04 pm
Urbana quietly closed its open data portal. Suddenly several public safety datasets were gone. - CU-CitizenAccess.org
Urbana quietly closed its open data portal. Suddenly several public safety datasets were gone. CU-CitizenAccess.org
📢 Published on 📅 14 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
DEVOTION, Urbana’s newest curated vintage clothing store - Smile Politely
DEVOTION, Urbana’s newest curated vintage clothing store Smile Politely
📢 Published on 📅 10 November 2025 🕒 6:19 pm
Pad Thai compendium of Champaign-Urbana - Food & Drink - Smile Politely
Pad Thai compendium of Champaign-Urbana - Food & Drink Smile Politely
📢 Published on 📅 7 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Mayor Williams confirms federal agents conducted operations in Urbana - The Daily Illini
Mayor Williams confirms federal agents conducted operations in Urbana The Daily Illini
📢 Published on 📅 5 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
About those one bite pizza reviews… - Smile Politely
About those one bite pizza reviews… Smile Politely
📢 Published on 📅 24 October 2025 🕒 2:00 pm
Urbana Fire responds to steam vault fire under U of I building - WCIA.com
Urbana Fire responds to steam vault fire under U of I building WCIA.com
📢 Published on 📅 24 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
There’s a place for you at the Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center - Smile Politely
There’s a place for you at the Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center Smile Politely
📢 Published on 📅 22 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Following Philo Road’s major business closures, Urbana launches revitalization plan - CU-CitizenAccess.org
Following Philo Road’s major business closures, Urbana launches revitalization plan CU-CitizenAccess.org
📢 Published on 📅 20 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
‘No more football tonight’ Urbana vs Richwoods football game ends after fight breaks out - WCIA.com
‘No more football tonight’ Urbana vs Richwoods football game ends after fight breaks out WCIA.com
📢 Published on 📅 10 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
UPDATE: Man arrested after shooting near Urbana schools; victim in ‘serious condition’ - WCIA.com
UPDATE: Man arrested after shooting near Urbana schools; victim in ‘serious condition’ WCIA.com
📢 Published on 📅 7 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Market Watch: October 2025 - Smile Politely
Market Watch: October 2025 Smile Politely
📢 Published on 📅 1 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Multiple Champaign-Urbana road closures begin Monday - WCIA.com
Multiple Champaign-Urbana road closures begin Monday WCIA.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign student wins Falling Walls Lab Illinois - University of Illinois System News
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign student wins Falling Walls Lab Illinois University of Illinois System News
📢 Published on 📅 15 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Historic Urbana building officially opens as co-working, loft living space - Springfield News-Sun
Historic Urbana building officially opens as co-working, loft living space Springfield News-Sun
📢 Published on 📅 13 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
‘Countless’ flies, more violations found in Urbana restaurant during inspection - WCIA.com
‘Countless’ flies, more violations found in Urbana restaurant during inspection WCIA.com
📢 Published on 📅 11 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Fry field guide for Champaign-Urbana - Smile Politely
Fry field guide for Champaign-Urbana Smile Politely
📢 Published on 📅 9 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
2 teens arrested, charged with first-degree murder for February Urbana shooting - WCIA.com
2 teens arrested, charged with first-degree murder for February Urbana shooting WCIA.com
📢 Published on 📅 26 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
UPDATE: Two mobile homes destroyed in Urbana fire, no one hurt - WCIA.com
UPDATE: Two mobile homes destroyed in Urbana fire, no one hurt WCIA.com
📢 Published on 📅 21 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
OSF cuts to Urbana hospital have already begun - The News-Gazette
OSF cuts to Urbana hospital have already begun The News-Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 20 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Frances "Frank" Dryer (Urbana)'s Obituary, Visitation & Funeral Information - Holman-Howe Funeral Homes
Frances "Frank" Dryer (Urbana)'s Obituary, Visitation & Funeral Information Holman-Howe Funeral Homes
📢 Published on 📅 18 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Five things to eat or drink: August 2025 - Smile Politely
Five things to eat or drink: August 2025 Smile Politely
📢 Published on 📅 5 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Imagine Urbana plan approved: Here’s what you need to know - The Daily Illini
Imagine Urbana plan approved: Here’s what you need to know The Daily Illini
📢 Published on 📅 2 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Take me to brunch - Smile Politely
Take me to brunch Smile Politely
📢 Published on 📅 24 July 2025 🕒 2:04 pm
U of I Board of Trustees approves Urbana office building purchase - University of Illinois System News
U of I Board of Trustees approves Urbana office building purchase University of Illinois System News
📢 Published on 📅 17 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Urbana Park District issues warning after ticks reported in parks - WCIA.com
Urbana Park District issues warning after ticks reported in parks WCIA.com
📢 Published on 📅 6 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Olive & Orchard is a new olive oil shop in Downtown Urbana - Smile Politely
Olive & Orchard is a new olive oil shop in Downtown Urbana Smile Politely
📢 Published on 📅 18 June 2025 🕒 7:00 am
We Make Cool Things in Urbana, Ohio: Lighting the Future of Flight - Honeywell
We Make Cool Things in Urbana, Ohio: Lighting the Future of Flight Honeywell
📢 Published on 📅 12 June 2025 🕒 7:00 am
OSF Healthcare to merge Urbana and Danville hospitals into one system - IPM Newsroom
OSF Healthcare to merge Urbana and Danville hospitals into one system IPM Newsroom
📢 Published on 📅 10 June 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Charles Lee Isbell Jr. named University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign chancellor and U of I System vice president - University of Illinois System News
Charles Lee Isbell Jr. named University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign chancellor and U of I System vice president University of Illinois System News
📢 Published on 📅 5 June 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Black Dog Smoke & Ale House in Urbana reimagined - Smile Politely
Black Dog Smoke & Ale House in Urbana reimagined Smile Politely
📢 Published on 📅 4 June 2025 🕒 7:00 am
No. 14 Illinois Set to Host NCAA Urbana Regional - University of Illinois Athletics
No. 14 Illinois Set to Host NCAA Urbana Regional University of Illinois Athletics
📢 Published on 📅 10 May 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Samuels Headed to Urbana Regional for 2025 NCAA Men’s Golf Championship - Austin Peay State University Athletics
Samuels Headed to Urbana Regional for 2025 NCAA Men’s Golf Championship Austin Peay State University Athletics
📢 Published on 📅 30 April 2025 🕒 7:00 am
