us > Illinois > Champaign > Latest & Local News
Champaign news
Construction season in full swing: What to expect on Champaign County roads - Peak of Ohio
Construction season in full swing: What to expect on Champaign County roads Peak of Ohio
Published on 28 July 2025 | 7:53 am
Drones, cameras, AI: University of Illinois real time crime center raises privacy concerns - The College Fix
Drones, cameras, AI: University of Illinois real time crime center raises privacy concerns The College Fix
Published on 28 July 2025 | 4:13 am
At least 1 dead after train hits car - WAND-TV
At least 1 dead after train hits car WAND-TV
Published on 28 July 2025 | 1:47 am
UPDATE: One dead after vehicle versus train collision in Champaign Co. - WCIA.com
UPDATE: One dead after vehicle versus train collision in Champaign Co. WCIA.com
Published on 28 July 2025 | 1:00 am
FUTURE STARTING PG? 4 Star Ethan Brown Visiting Illini On Official Visit | Xavier Scott Legacy - WQAD
FUTURE STARTING PG? 4 Star Ethan Brown Visiting Illini On Official Visit | Xavier Scott Legacy WQAD
Published on 27 July 2025 | 11:18 pm
Official visit primer: Four-star 2026 Missouri guard Ethan Brown visiting Illini - 247Sports
Official visit primer: Four-star 2026 Missouri guard Ethan Brown visiting Illini 247Sports
Published on 27 July 2025 | 10:29 pm
Meet Shauna Green’s Illini newcomers - The Champaign Room
Meet Shauna Green’s Illini newcomers The Champaign Room
Published on 27 July 2025 | 10:22 pm
Illinois State Police announce traffic enforcement detail results - WCIA.com
Illinois State Police announce traffic enforcement detail results WCIA.com
Published on 27 July 2025 | 9:35 pm
Two dead, five hurt after shooting in Mt. Vernon - WCIA.com
Two dead, five hurt after shooting in Mt. Vernon WCIA.com
Published on 27 July 2025 | 8:53 pm
The Big Question: Should Illinois Basketball Keep Firing So Many Threes? - Sports Illustrated
The Big Question: Should Illinois Basketball Keep Firing So Many Threes? Sports Illustrated
Published on 27 July 2025 | 7:34 pm
Springfield cafe temporarily closed Sunday morning after car drove through building - WCIA.com
Springfield cafe temporarily closed Sunday morning after car drove through building WCIA.com
Published on 27 July 2025 | 6:44 pm
UPDATE: Power restored for over 1,800 in Champaign - yahoo.com
UPDATE: Power restored for over 1,800 in Champaign yahoo.com
Published on 27 July 2025 | 6:21 pm
UPDATE: Power restored for over 1,800 in Champaign - WCIA.com
UPDATE: Power restored for over 1,800 in Champaign WCIA.com
Published on 27 July 2025 | 6:21 pm
Good Morning, Illini Nation: What I read this week - Yahoo Sports
Good Morning, Illini Nation: What I read this week Yahoo Sports
Published on 27 July 2025 | 2:49 pm
Champaign man sentenced 25 years for 2024 double-homicide - MSN
Champaign man sentenced 25 years for 2024 double-homicide MSN
Published on 27 July 2025 | 1:23 pm
Champaign man sentenced 25 years for 2024 double-homicide - WCIA.com
Champaign man sentenced 25 years for 2024 double-homicide WCIA.com
Published on 26 July 2025 | 10:03 pm
Patching of I-57/72 ramps set to start in Champaign - yahoo.com
Patching of I-57/72 ramps set to start in Champaign yahoo.com
Published on 26 July 2025 | 5:36 pm
Champaign man found guilty of first-degree murder as jury rejects self-defense argument - The News-Gazette
Champaign man found guilty of first-degree murder as jury rejects self-defense argument The News-Gazette
Published on 26 July 2025 | 9:20 am
Meaghan Buhrmester Obituary (2025) - Champaign, IL - The News-Gazette - Legacy.com
Meaghan Buhrmester Obituary (2025) - Champaign, IL - The News-Gazette Legacy.com
Published on 26 July 2025 | 5:02 am
Steven Pierce Obituary (2025) - Champaign, IL - The News-Gazette - Legacy.com
Steven Pierce Obituary (2025) - Champaign, IL - The News-Gazette Legacy.com
Published on 26 July 2025 | 5:02 am
Scott Daugherty Obituary (2025) - Champaign, IL - The News-Gazette - Legacy.com
Scott Daugherty Obituary (2025) - Champaign, IL - The News-Gazette Legacy.com
Published on 26 July 2025 | 5:02 am
Terrence Shannon Jr. has the scoring chops the Minnesota Timberwolves need - Chat Sports
Terrence Shannon Jr. has the scoring chops the Minnesota Timberwolves need Chat Sports
Published on 26 July 2025 | 4:18 am
Illinois basketball enters recruitment for fast-rising phenom - Writing Illini
Illinois basketball enters recruitment for fast-rising phenom Writing Illini
Published on 26 July 2025 | 2:37 am
Champaign native named Team USA volleyball U23 team captain - WCIA.com
Champaign native named Team USA volleyball U23 team captain WCIA.com
Published on 26 July 2025 | 12:00 am
Champaign man arraigned on six counts of child sex crimes - WCIA.com
Champaign man arraigned on six counts of child sex crimes WCIA.com
Published on 25 July 2025 | 10:20 pm
UPDATE: Jury finds man guilty of murder in deadly 2023 Champaign shooting - WCIA.com
UPDATE: Jury finds man guilty of murder in deadly 2023 Champaign shooting WCIA.com
Published on 25 July 2025 | 9:58 pm
Kankakee airport closed after ‘unauthorized person’ arrested; ‘avoid the area,’ ISP says - WCIA.com
Kankakee airport closed after ‘unauthorized person’ arrested; ‘avoid the area,’ ISP says WCIA.com
Published on 25 July 2025 | 8:47 pm
Champaign man sentenced to 25 years for murder of Daniyjah Staple - WICS
Champaign man sentenced to 25 years for murder of Daniyjah Staple WICS
Published on 25 July 2025 | 8:43 pm
UPDATE: Lane reopens on I-57N following hours long closure in Champaign Co. - WCIA.com
UPDATE: Lane reopens on I-57N following hours long closure in Champaign Co. WCIA.com
Published on 25 July 2025 | 6:42 pm
Urbana Fire Dept. provides more info on FAR Residence Hall rescue - WCIA.com
Urbana Fire Dept. provides more info on FAR Residence Hall rescue WCIA.com
Published on 25 July 2025 | 4:42 pm
At least 6 people hurt in 5 crashes on I-70 in Effingham, Cumberland Counties - WCIA.com
At least 6 people hurt in 5 crashes on I-70 in Effingham, Cumberland Counties WCIA.com
Published on 25 July 2025 | 4:27 pm
Champaign Police seeking info on shooting of 19-year-old - WCIA.com
Champaign Police seeking info on shooting of 19-year-old WCIA.com
Published on 25 July 2025 | 3:35 pm
19-year-old hospitalized after Champaign shooting - WICS
19-year-old hospitalized after Champaign shooting WICS
Published on 25 July 2025 | 3:22 pm
Police looking for suspect who shot 19-year-old in Champaign - WAND-TV
Police looking for suspect who shot 19-year-old in Champaign WAND-TV
Published on 25 July 2025 | 3:16 pm
One injured in late-night shooting in west Champaign - The News-Gazette
One injured in late-night shooting in west Champaign The News-Gazette
Published on 25 July 2025 | 3:12 pm
Ironwood HOA Hosts Annual Block Party - City of Champaign (.gov)
Ironwood HOA Hosts Annual Block Party City of Champaign (.gov)
Published on 25 July 2025 | 2:25 pm
Domestic dispute turns violent in Champaign County - Peak of Ohio
Domestic dispute turns violent in Champaign County Peak of Ohio
Published on 25 July 2025 | 2:00 pm
NAACP Champaign County branch president recognized as Crime Fighter of the Year - The News-Gazette
NAACP Champaign County branch president recognized as Crime Fighter of the Year The News-Gazette
Published on 25 July 2025 | 9:30 am
Man on trial in 2023 fatal shooting: 'That actually was my warning shot' - The News-Gazette
Man on trial in 2023 fatal shooting: 'That actually was my warning shot' The News-Gazette
Published on 25 July 2025 | 9:30 am
2 workers injured when bricks fall from residence hall at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign - CBS News
2 workers injured when bricks fall from residence hall at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign CBS News
Published on 25 July 2025 | 3:52 am
U of I likely using temporary housing for second year in a row - WCIA.com
U of I likely using temporary housing for second year in a row WCIA.com
Published on 25 July 2025 | 12:19 am
I-57 was temporarily closed in Champaign Co. following crashes - WCIA.com
I-57 was temporarily closed in Champaign Co. following crashes WCIA.com
Published on 24 July 2025 | 10:23 pm
UPDATE: Two men injured as bricks fall from FAR Residence Hall - WCIA.com
UPDATE: Two men injured as bricks fall from FAR Residence Hall WCIA.com
Published on 24 July 2025 | 9:23 pm
Champaign Co. restaurant receives yellow placard after more than 10 violations - WCIA.com
Champaign Co. restaurant receives yellow placard after more than 10 violations WCIA.com
Published on 24 July 2025 | 6:55 pm
Champaign woman accused of obstructing officer during pro-Palestine protest pleads guilty - WCIA.com
Champaign woman accused of obstructing officer during pro-Palestine protest pleads guilty WCIA.com
Published on 24 July 2025 | 4:32 pm
2025 spring semester graduates, Dean’s List and Bronze Tablet honorees named - Illinois News Bureau
2025 spring semester graduates, Dean’s List and Bronze Tablet honorees named Illinois News Bureau
Published on 24 July 2025 | 3:21 pm
Thirsty Thursday: That Hawaiian vacation cocktail at Collective Pour - Smile Politely
Thirsty Thursday: That Hawaiian vacation cocktail at Collective Pour Smile Politely
Published on 24 July 2025 | 12:22 pm
217 Today: WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Jul. 24 – Jul. 27 - IPM Newsroom
217 Today: WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Jul. 24 – Jul. 27 IPM Newsroom
Published on 24 July 2025 | 12:10 pm
Champaign County farmers taking measures amidst heat wave - WCIA.com
Champaign County farmers taking measures amidst heat wave WCIA.com
Published on 24 July 2025 | 1:53 am
Champaign County Home Sales Cool in June; Median Prices Hit Record Highs - Mahomet Daily
Champaign County Home Sales Cool in June; Median Prices Hit Record Highs Mahomet Daily
Published on 23 July 2025 | 6:20 pm
10 reasons I’m still writing 10 years later - Smile Politely
10 reasons I’m still writing 10 years later Smile Politely
Published on 23 July 2025 | 6:00 pm
Heat advisory in effect in Central Illinois as temperatures expected to hit over 100 degrees - IPM Newsroom
Heat advisory in effect in Central Illinois as temperatures expected to hit over 100 degrees IPM Newsroom
Published on 23 July 2025 | 4:27 pm
Happy 7th birthday to Sticky Rice - Smile Politely
Happy 7th birthday to Sticky Rice Smile Politely
Published on 23 July 2025 | 12:39 pm
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Jul. 24 – Jul. 27 - IPM Newsroom
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Jul. 24 – Jul. 27 IPM Newsroom
Published on 23 July 2025 | 11:30 am
Champaign-Urbana organizations band together, offer pop-up shelter during heat wave - WCIA.com
Champaign-Urbana organizations band together, offer pop-up shelter during heat wave WCIA.com
Published on 22 July 2025 | 2:06 pm
Resistance Threads aims to make sustainability fashionable - Smile Politely
Resistance Threads aims to make sustainability fashionable Smile Politely
Published on 22 July 2025 | 12:00 pm
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District urges caution as temps increase - WCIA.com
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District urges caution as temps increase WCIA.com
Published on 22 July 2025 | 1:22 am
Temporary shelter available in Champaign Co. as heat wave approaches - WCIA.com
Temporary shelter available in Champaign Co. as heat wave approaches WCIA.com
Published on 21 July 2025 | 8:44 pm
Extreme Heat Grips Champaign-Urbana: Public Health Officials Urge Caution - Mahomet Daily
Extreme Heat Grips Champaign-Urbana: Public Health Officials Urge Caution Mahomet Daily
Published on 21 July 2025 | 2:04 pm
How Gas Prices Have Changed in Champaign in the Last Week - Stacker
How Gas Prices Have Changed in Champaign in the Last Week Stacker
Published on 18 July 2025 | 7:00 am
City Hosts Community Events Against Gun Violence - City of Champaign (.gov)
City Hosts Community Events Against Gun Violence City of Champaign (.gov)
Published on 17 July 2025 | 5:06 pm
Chinese Students Flocked to Central Illinois. Their Food Followed. - The New York Times
Chinese Students Flocked to Central Illinois. Their Food Followed. The New York Times
Published on 14 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Closest National Parks to Champaign - Stacker
Closest National Parks to Champaign Stacker
Published on 7 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Danville’s Royal Donut announces expansion location in Champaign - WCIA.com
Danville’s Royal Donut announces expansion location in Champaign WCIA.com
Published on 4 July 2025 | 7:00 am
UPDATE: Coroner ID’s Champaign shooting victim - WCIA.com
UPDATE: Coroner ID’s Champaign shooting victim WCIA.com
Published on 4 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Temporary Viaduct Closure - City of Champaign (.gov)
Temporary Viaduct Closure City of Champaign (.gov)
Published on 3 July 2025 | 6:51 pm
Downtown Independence Day Display - City of Champaign (.gov)
Downtown Independence Day Display City of Champaign (.gov)
Published on 3 July 2025 | 2:05 pm
July 4th Temporary Road Closures - City of Champaign (.gov)
July 4th Temporary Road Closures City of Champaign (.gov)
Published on 3 July 2025 | 7:00 am
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Jul. 03 – Jul. 06 - IPM Newsroom
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Jul. 03 – Jul. 06 IPM Newsroom
Published on 1 July 2025 | 7:00 am
‘It was just such a blessing’: Champaign community honors life of Erion Turner with balloon release - WCIA.com
‘It was just such a blessing’: Champaign community honors life of Erion Turner with balloon release WCIA.com
Published on 1 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Annual gun-violence awareness event returned to Champaign - WCIA.com
Annual gun-violence awareness event returned to Champaign WCIA.com
Published on 29 June 2025 | 7:00 am
UPDATE: Champaign Co. Coroner ID’s 16-year-old shooting victim - WCIA.com
UPDATE: Champaign Co. Coroner ID’s 16-year-old shooting victim WCIA.com
Published on 29 June 2025 | 7:00 am
One red, two yellow placards posted after health inspections in Champaign Co. - WCIA.com
One red, two yellow placards posted after health inspections in Champaign Co. WCIA.com
Published on 26 June 2025 | 7:00 am
$180M Champaign Co. rape liability lawsuit settled out of court - WCIA.com
$180M Champaign Co. rape liability lawsuit settled out of court WCIA.com
Published on 26 June 2025 | 7:00 am
UPDATE: Champaign man denied pretrial release in attempted murder case involving 13-year-old - WCIA.com
UPDATE: Champaign man denied pretrial release in attempted murder case involving 13-year-old WCIA.com
Published on 25 June 2025 | 7:00 am
UPDATE: Guardian located after child found alone at Hessel Park in Champaign - WCIA.com
UPDATE: Guardian located after child found alone at Hessel Park in Champaign WCIA.com
Published on 22 June 2025 | 7:00 am
‘It’s very disappointing’: Champaign Park Apartments condemned - WCIA.com
‘It’s very disappointing’: Champaign Park Apartments condemned WCIA.com
Published on 16 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Thousands rally at Champaign courthouse for ‘No Kings Day’ protest - The Daily Illini
Thousands rally at Champaign courthouse for ‘No Kings Day’ protest The Daily Illini
Published on 15 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Online Registration for the Illinois EPA-Sponsored One-Day Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event in Champaign County - City of Champaign (.gov)
Online Registration for the Illinois EPA-Sponsored One-Day Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event in Champaign County City of Champaign (.gov)
Published on 13 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Champaign man hospitalized in Saturday night shooting - WCIA.com
Champaign man hospitalized in Saturday night shooting WCIA.com
Published on 8 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Champaign Farmers Market is on the Move! - City of Champaign (.gov)
Champaign Farmers Market is on the Move! City of Champaign (.gov)
Published on 6 June 2025 | 7:00 am
UPDATE: Champaign Co. restaurant makes corrections after more than 10 violations found - WCIA.com
UPDATE: Champaign Co. restaurant makes corrections after more than 10 violations found WCIA.com
Published on 5 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Tensions flare at Champaign school board meeting after superintendent voted out - WCIA.com
Tensions flare at Champaign school board meeting after superintendent voted out WCIA.com
Published on 29 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Agenda change causes disagreements at Champaign school board meeting - WCIA.com
Agenda change causes disagreements at Champaign school board meeting WCIA.com
Published on 10 May 2025 | 7:00 am
2025 Slurry Seal Project - City of Champaign (.gov)
2025 Slurry Seal Project City of Champaign (.gov)
Published on 29 April 2025 | 7:00 am
New manufacturing facility planning to add dozens of jobs to Champaign-Urbana - WCIA.com
New manufacturing facility planning to add dozens of jobs to Champaign-Urbana WCIA.com
Published on 29 April 2025 | 7:00 am
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Apr. 24 – Apr. 27 - IPM Newsroom
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Apr. 24 – Apr. 27 IPM Newsroom
Published on 24 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Temporary Road Closures for Special Events - City of Champaign (.gov)
Temporary Road Closures for Special Events City of Champaign (.gov)
Published on 21 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Downtown Champaign plaza opens; city announces live music plans - WCIA.com
Downtown Champaign plaza opens; city announces live music plans WCIA.com
Published on 18 April 2025 | 7:00 am
UPDATE: Boil order lifted in Champaign - WCIA.com
UPDATE: Boil order lifted in Champaign WCIA.com
Published on 18 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Community Leaders Excited to Welcome 2025 Illinois Race Weekend Participants - City of Champaign (.gov)
Community Leaders Excited to Welcome 2025 Illinois Race Weekend Participants City of Champaign (.gov)
Published on 14 April 2025 | 7:00 am
City of Champaign Announces Appointment of New Deputy City Manager - City of Champaign (.gov)
City of Champaign Announces Appointment of New Deputy City Manager City of Champaign (.gov)
Published on 10 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Champaign School District board getting fresh start with new members - WCIA.com
Champaign School District board getting fresh start with new members WCIA.com
Published on 5 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Champaign County April 2025 general election results - IPM Newsroom
Champaign County April 2025 general election results IPM Newsroom
Published on 2 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Champaign voters have likely rejected referendum to fund Strides shelter, reelected Township Supervisor Kyle Patterson - IPM Newsroom
Published on 2 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Art Mart, a Champaign-Urbana favorite since 1958 - Smile Politely
Art Mart, a Champaign-Urbana favorite since 1958 Smile Politely
Published on 26 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Voters will determine the future of Strides — Champaign County’s only low-barrier shelter - IPM Newsroom
Voters will determine the future of Strides — Champaign County’s only low-barrier shelter IPM Newsroom
Published on 26 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Who is running in the April 1 Champaign Unit 4 school board race? - IPM Newsroom
Who is running in the April 1 Champaign Unit 4 school board race? IPM Newsroom
Published on 22 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Research explores Champaign Park District’s relationship with users who are homeless - Illinois News Bureau
Research explores Champaign Park District’s relationship with users who are homeless Illinois News Bureau
Published on 20 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Local activists march in downtown Champaign after Israel breaks Gaza ceasefire - IPM Newsroom
Local activists march in downtown Champaign after Israel breaks Gaza ceasefire IPM Newsroom
Published on 19 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Neighborhood Engagement and Organizing - City of Champaign (.gov)
Neighborhood Engagement and Organizing City of Champaign (.gov)
Published on 18 March 2025 | 11:24 am
Tornado warning sweeps across Champaign County - The Daily Illini
Tornado warning sweeps across Champaign County The Daily Illini
Published on 15 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Tomislav Ivisic pregame Iowa presser - IlliniGuys.com
Tomislav Ivisic pregame Iowa presser IlliniGuys.com
Published on 25 February 2025 | 4:34 pm
2025 Spring Yard Waste Collection - City of Champaign (.gov)
2025 Spring Yard Waste Collection City of Champaign (.gov)
Published on 24 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Champaign-Urbana Area Family-Friendly Events Calendar - ChambanaMoms.com
Champaign-Urbana Area Family-Friendly Events Calendar ChambanaMoms.com
Published on 22 July 2017 | 11:50 am