Data center companies have approached Champaign County for projects in Sidney, Tolono
Both proposed sites fall outside of the villages’ boundaries and are under the jurisdiction of the county.
Woman dies after being found ‘lying on the ground in distress’ on U of I campus, no foul play suspected
The woman was then taken to a local hospital, where she later died. Police said there was no foul play involved, and there is no ongoing threat to the campus community at this time.
WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois October 8-11
Folk music, a Japan House open house, and a 5k are all coming to Central Illinois this weekend.
What’s it like running as an independent candidate for governor in Illinois? Podcaster Collin Corbett weighs in.
Independent candidate for Illinois governor Collin Corbett joined the 21st Show last week to discuss the origins of his political beliefs and the choice to move away from the traditional two-party system.
UPDATE: Mahomet school board approves raises in new teacher, staff contract
The Mahomet-Seymour CUSD #3 Board of Education approved a new four-year contract Monday for teachers, custodians, bus drivers and other staff.
Mahomet ends talks with data center developer after community backlash
Mahomet officials were in talks with Clean Cloud Energy about a potential data center in the village.
Former Illinois House GOP Leader Jim Durkin crosses party line to endorse Gov. JB Pritzker over Darren Bailey
Durkin has long been a vocal opponent of President Donald Trump, whom the former leader blames for alienating moderate suburban voters who once provided the foundation for the Illinois GOP.
America @ 250: Philosopher Kevin Scharp says that in the age of AI there are no questions, only requests
University of Illinois philosophy professor Kevin Scharp studies artificial intelligence. He thinks America—and humanity—is at an unprecedented crossroads in our relationship with AI, and says the most consequential decisions have already been made.
Dennis Hastert, former US House speaker disgraced by sex abuse allegations, dies at 84
The man who was once second in line to the presidency couldn’t be prosecuted for sex abuse because the statute of limitation for those crimes had passed a decade earlier.
Illinois passed the nation’s first climate migration law. The effort has languished since
Pritzker, the state’s top lawmakers and the heads of several state agencies were supposed to appoint members to the board no later than 90 days after the law went into effect. Until last week, only a single appointment had been made to the 17-seat task force.
UPDATE: Champaign County clerk says 600 people need to watch mail for replacement ballots
A total of 28 people already voted with incorrect ballots in person and by mail.
Urbana School District 116 families help design covered bus stop for Ivanhoe Estates
University of Illinois architecture professor involved in the project, Joseph Altshuler, asked to set up a station at the Urbana neighborhood night where students and families could write and draw out their ideas.
Las familias de Urbana Ivanhoe Estates ayudan a diseñar una parada de autobús cubierta para garantizar la seguridad de los niños cuando hace mal tiempo
Read this article in English here. URBANA — A finales de septiembre, decenas de familias se acercaron a las mesas
As ‘dual credit’ programs keep growing, it’s easier than ever for Illinois high schoolers to earn early college credit
There are now more than 100,000 Illinois high schoolers earning dual credit, compared to around 67,000 in 2020.
Braver Angels Alliance of East-Central Illinois hosts debate on redistricting in Illinois
In Illinois, efforts have been made to create an independent commission to redraw district lines – without success. On Monday, Champaign County residents weighed the potential benefits and challenges of the approach.
Illinois gives Purdue its first Big Ten Win in three years
Illinois lost 17 to 24 as Purdue won back the Canon Trophy and won their first conference game since 2023.
Railroads are charging more to ship grain. U.S. farmers may have to pick up the tab
Harvest season is nearing for many farmers. But the railroads that transport their harvested grain have raised their shipping costs with record-high diesel prices. That could mean lower grain prices for growers.
Champaign County Regional Planning Commission moving to new $2.3 million facility
The organization is moving after 27 years of leasing office space at the Brookens Administrative Center in Urbana. The lease is set to expire in January.
