Four students dead after vehicle strikes a Chatham child care facility
Police say four people were killed Monday afternoon when a vehicle drove into the YNOT After School Camp, located at 301 Breckenridge Road in Chatham.
Tariffs impact what crops some U.S. farmers are choosing to plant this year
Farmers are planning on putting fewer acres of soybeans in the ground this spring amid retaliatory tariffs from China and higher production costs.
The federal library department has put almost all of its staff on leave. What does that mean for your town’s library?
After cuts by the Trump administration to the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the future of libraries in small towns and villages in Illinois is uncertain.
Conclave to elect a new pope will start on May 7 as cardinals get to know one another
Catholic cardinals on Monday set May 7 as the start date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor.
217 Today: LabEscape in Urbana celebrates the International Year of Quantum with a blend of science and fun
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about a science-based escape room in Urbana that challenges participants to harness the power of curiosity and collaboration.
One person shot, injured during student group’s event at ISU’s Bone Student Center
One person was injured in a shooting Sunday night during a student organization’s event at the Bone Student Center at Illinois State University, authorities said. Police are still looking for the suspect. The shooting happened around 7:40 p.m. during what ISU called a “registered student organization event” at the Bone. An ISU spokesperson would not identify…
Food insecurity makes it hard to manage HIV/AIDS. The Greater Community AIDS Project aims to help
Food insecurity and AIDS are locked in a cyclical relationship — poor nutrition worsens symptoms, which can negatively impact diet in turn. To combat this, the Greater Community AIDS Project of East Central Illinois is hosting free cooking classes for people living with HIV/AIDS in Champaign County.