Pritzker signs bill creating new Department of Early Childhood
New agency to bring multiple programs under one roof.
Storms possible in East-Central Illinois tonight and overnight
TUESDAY SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE: Residents of Champaign-Urbana and surrounding areas in east-central Illinois should be prepared for potential thunderstorms this evening and overnight. Damaging wind gusts over 70 MPH will be possible, along with isolated tornadoes and hail. Repeated rounds of thunderstorms may also lead to rainfall totals over 3 to 5 inches in some […]
217 Today: Drunk driving costs the U.S. billions in medical expenses and lives lost. One school uses a simulation to raise awareness
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 Today’s headlines: Despite community members speaking out against it, the Urbana City Council voted to increase its police force by four last night. Champaign-Urbana is home to around 6,000 Congolese people – to celebrate their presence, one Congolese man is starting a new annual African festival. Illinois’ state climatologist says there’s […]