There are five inmates sentenced to jail in Champaign County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending Oct. 8.
At the Sept. 6 Champaign City Council meeting, Champaign Fire Chief Gary Ludwig was recognized for being named Career Fire Chief of the Year by the International Association of Fire Chiefs.
Vermilion County State's Attorney Jacqueline M. Lacy is suing Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Attorney General Kwame Raoul over the SAFE-T Act, which will result in the release of thousands of those awaiting trial for some of the worst crimes.