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Illinois Head Wrestling Coach Mike Poeta has been granted a four-year contract extension, which was approved by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees in their July meeting.

City staff attend AI workshop at Champaign Public Library

On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, Mikal Washington, Community Relations Specialist for Equity and Engagement, attended a workshop titled “Basics of AI for Businesses” at the Champaign Public Library.

Champaign issues building permits for high-value construction projects

The Champaign Fire Department's Building Safety Division has issued several building permits for projects with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more.

City hosts events to address gun violence with local leaders

Over the past week, members of the Equity and Engagement team participated in three community-led meetings aimed at addressing gun violence.

Teenagers arrested after shooting incident leaves one injured in Champaign

Two teenagers from Champaign have been taken into custody following a shooting incident on July 15, 2025, which resulted in injuries to a 14-year-old.

Mary Miller addresses immigration enforcement and local crisis response in recent posts

Rep. Mary Miller posted statements supporting ICE agents and criticizing Democrats on July 18-19, 2025.

City of Champaign continues suspension of municipal electric aggregation program

The City of Champaign's Municipal Electric Aggregation (MEA) program, which was suspended in July 2024, will continue to be on hold until a reassessment scheduled for spring 2026.

How many lawyers had active law licenses in cities within Champaign County as of June?

By G. L. Dwyer | Jul 18, 2025

There were 254 lawyers with active licenses to practice law in cities within Champaign County as of June.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Vermilion County in week ending July 12?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Vermilion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Urbana School District 116 students suspended or expelled 2,276 times just in 2023-24 school year

By R. M. Coffey | Jul 18, 2025

There were 2,276 incidents of students being suspended or expelled just in Urbana School District 116 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

Illinois Department of Corrections to release 1 inmate sentenced in Piatt County during week ending July 26

By K. L. Duvall | Jul 18, 2025

There was one inmate who was sentenced in Piatt County and is set to be released from jail in the week ending July 26.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in Vermilion County in week ending July 12?

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Vermilion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Piatt County in week ending July 12

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Piatt County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Champaign County in week ending July 12?

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Champaign County was found at three gas stations in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Commemorating Another Year: Shahid Rafiq "Shad" Khan, distinguished billionaire businessman and sports tycoon (July 18)

By D. D. Frederick | Jul 18, 2025

Shahid Rafiq "Shad" Khan entered the world on July 18, 1950, in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

City of Champaign cancels July 22 council meeting

The City Council Regular Meeting that was set for Tuesday, July 22, 2025, has been cancelled.

Rep. Mary Miller criticizes Democrats over digital currency vote and backs Trump budget cuts

Rep. Mary Miller posted several statements on July 17-18 criticizing Democratic support for a central bank digital currency and backing significant federal spending cuts proposed by President Trump.

Arrest made in fatal July Fourth shooting in Champaign

An Urbana man has been arrested in connection with a shooting incident on July 4, 2025, that resulted in the death of a Champaign resident.

Mary Miller discusses Generation Joshua visit and House rescissions package

Rep. Mary Miller highlighted her meeting with Generation Joshua students and commented on the House’s passage of a rescissions package via posts made on July 18, 2025.

City of Champaign announces online auction for vehicle sale