Juvenile suspect in custody following fatal shooting in Champaign outside Market Place Shopping Mall
Police arrested a 15-year-old after the fatal shooting in Champaign. The Champaign County Coroner’s office said the victim is Jaylen Bailey of Champaign.
Vanderbilt eliminates Illinois women’s basketball from the March Madness Tournament
After winning the team’s first round of the March Madness Tournament, the Illinois women’s basketball team was eliminated after losing 75-57 to the No. 2-seeded Vanderbilt Monday night.
Mass shooting injures 6, including ISU students, in off-campus residential neighborhood
The victims include two juvenile males, two adult males, and two adult females, police said. Illinois State University Police said in a statement that two of the people injured are ISU students.
Jet collides with fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia Airport. 2 pilots killed
The crash shut down LaGuardia — the New York region’s third busiest hub — during what was already a messy time at U.S. airports.
Illinois beats Colorado for 1st round win as youngest team in women’s NCAA Tournament
Cearah Parchment scored 21 points as seventh-seeded Illinois beat No. 10 seed Colorado 66-57 on Saturday night in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament. The Fighting Illini are the youngest team in this tournament after replacing four starters.
Andrej Stojakovic scores 21 as No. 3 seed Illinois beats 11th-seeded VCU 76-55 to reach Sweet 16
Andrej Stojakovic scored 21 points and No. 3 Illinois beat 11th-seeded VCU 76-55 on Saturday to advance to the Sweet 16 for the second time in three seasons under coach Brad Underwood.
Illinois Primary Election 2026: Champaign County results and updates
Though results remain official, Michelle Jett has widened her lead in the race for Champaign County executive, holding more than 60% of the vote. Results remain too close to call on the measure to expand the Mahomet Public Library.
Champaign County takes first step towards a one-year data center moratorium
The Champaign County Zoning Board of Appeals passed a one-year moratorium on new large-scale data centers.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign students to pay more for campus health insurance in fall
The University of Illinois says increasing prescription costs and more use of mental health services are causes.
David Mirkovic has 29 points and 17 rebounds to lead No. 3 Illinois to 105-70 rout of No. 14 Penn
David Mirkovic had 29 points and 17 rebounds, and No. 3 seed Illinois dominated No. 14 seed Penn 105-70 on Thursday night in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
After Illinois’ primary election, here is who will be on the ballot in November
Illinois’ November midterm election is taking shape as results are coming in for statewide, congressional and local primaries.
Margaret Croke wins Democratic primary for Illinois comptroller
Four Democrats fought to replace outgoing Comptroller Susana Mendoza.
Carle, Christie Clinic to launch new endoscopy center in Champaign this summer
Carle Health and Christie Clinic say the Champaign Endoscopy Center will expand access to digestive healthcare and offer colonoscopy and upper endoscopy services.
Gas prices are surging. Farm groups say American ethanol could help ease the pain
Agriculture leaders and producers are urging Congress to allow year-round sales of fuel made with up to 15% ethanol, which they say could boost domestic demand for corn — and offer a cheaper gas option for U.S. drivers this summer.
Super PAC scorecard — how outside spending groups fared in efforts to influence Illinois primary voters
An unprecedented influx of special interest money into primary races led to mixed results for big industries on election night.
A student farming program is expanding in urban schools. Here’s what city kids get out of FFA
Program advisors say students are learning skills that can help them work in a wide range of industries — from biotech to cosmetology.
Budzinski, Wilson to face off in general election for Illinois’ 13th congressional district
Democratic Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski beat political newcomer Dylan Blaha, and Republican Champaign County Board Member beat Joshua Loyd, who previously ran against Budzinski two years ago.
Illinois governor’s race will be a rematch in 2026
Republican voters in Illinois have once again chosen former state Sen. Darren Bailey as their candidate for governor, giving him a second chance to unseat incumbent Democrat JB Pritzker in November.
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