CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Illinois will feature four throwback helmets, a military appreciation helmet, and its primary Block I helmet throughout the 2024 home schedule at Memorial Stadium, marking the venue's 100th anniversary. The helmet designs span nearly the entire history of the Fighting Illini program, dating back to the 1920s.
Illinois soccer extended its unbeaten start to the season with a commanding 4-0 victory over Illinois State at Demirjian Park. The win brings Illinois' record to 3-0-1, while Illinois State falls to 1-1-1.
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Piatt County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Champaign Police were dispatched at 5:13 a.m. on August 24, 2024, to the 1400 block of N. Market Street for a shooting with injuries. On-scene, officers quickly located a 17-year-old Champaign man with a life-threatening gunshot wound. CPD officers and personnel from the Champaign Fire Department rendered immediate medical aid until he could be transported to an area hospital. He remains hospitalized in serious condition.
As the Democratic National Convention (DNC) drew to close, Joshua Loyd, a candidate for Illinois' 13th Congressional District, weighed in on the advertising practices and media censorship that came into play with the placement of billboards around the DNC that feature messages critical of local Democrat's policies.
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Champaign County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Ford County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Champaign County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
A&A Concrete will be closing Kings Way at Campbell Drive to conduct street repairs. The work is scheduled to commence on Monday, August 26, 2024, and the closure is anticipated to last five days, contingent on weather conditions.
On Saturday, August 17, 2024, the Ashland Park HOA hosted their Neighborhood Resource Fair & Street Party. Staff from Neighborhood Services, Police, and Fire supported the event. Neighbors reported that the event was great fun, and they were glad to have the opportunity to connect with all the resource vendors who participated.
In order to complete a storm sewer lining project, Hoerr Construction will be closing a westbound lane on University Avenue between First Street and Market Street. Work is scheduled for Monday, August 26, 2024, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. This work is weather dependent and may be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather.
The Public Works Department has announced a road closure on Logan Street between Market Street and Water Street to facilitate tree work. The closure is scheduled for Saturday, August 24, 2024, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. During this period, no through traffic will be permitted.