Denzel Boston’s big day helps Washington beat No. 23 Illinois and match its 2024 win total
The Fighting Illini lost for the third time in five weeks after a 3-0 start to the year in which they were ranked as high as No. 9 in the nation.
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Crews extinguish fires at two UIUC buildings
URBANA – Investigators are trying to find the cause of two building fires at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Around 12:20 p.m. on Friday, crews responded to a fire in a steam tunnel under the Transportation building at 104 S. Mathews Avenue in Urbana. An Illini Alert was issued for people to avoid the area…
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ICE activity not confirmed by C-U officials, but immigrant rights groups report verified sightings
Local officials say there’s been no confirmed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in Champaign-Urbana this week — but immigrant advocacy groups say their rapid response teams have verified sightings.
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EV maker Rivian to cut 4.5% of its workforce
It’s unclear how many of those jobs are in Normal; a Rivian spokesperson said no manufacturing operations employees are impacted.
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The Virginia Theatre celebrates 50 years of ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ with new shadow cast
CHAMPAIGN — The Virginia Theatre in Champaign will host its annual showing of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” on Oct. 25. This year’s showing will embrace a tradition of the film and include a performance by a shadow cast. The movie celebrates its 50th year since its release in 1975, and its long legacy has…
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217 Today: U of I satellite was delivered to space. It will study space weather and how it affects us on Earth
In today’s deep dive, a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign designed satellite was delivered to Earth’s outer atmosphere. We’ll learn more about how it will make a difference for technology on Earth.
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Pritzker forms independent commission to document misconduct of federal agents
The Illinois Accountability Commission will seek public input of misconduct by federal agents .
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Danville’s ousted school finance director: “This decision is retaliatory”
Danville District 118 Business and Finance Director Narcissus Rankin claims the school board dismissed her due to her close relationship with former superintendent Alicia Geddis.
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A year after statewide picket, Galesburg prison still plagued by drugs, violence, understaffing
Drugs and violence remain a serious concern for employees inside Hill Correctional Center in Galesburg, with a series of major events occurring inside the prison in a matter of days.
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4 family members of gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey killed in Montana helicopter crash, campaign says
The National Transportation Safety Board said Thursday that it was investigating a helicopter crash in eastern Montana near the town of Ekalaka.
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217 Today: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Oct. 23 – Oct. 26
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about what is coming to the Central Illinois area in the world of arts, culture and entertainment.
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Testimony begins Wednesday in the murder case against former Sangamon deputy
Sean Grayson is accused of unlawfully using deadly force in the shooting of Sonya Massey last year.
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Illinois teachers believe parents support teaching inclusive history, despite national divides
A new report from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign shows most educators in the state think parents support them teaching about race and gender.
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USDA is reopening some 2,100 offices to help farmers access $3B in aid despite the ongoing shutdown
The USDA said each Farm Service Agency office will have two workers who will be paid even though the government remains shutdown. These offices help farmers apply for farm loans, crop insurance, disaster aid and other programs.
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217 Today: A year after statewide picket, Galesburg prison still plagued by drugs, violence, understaffing
In today’s deep dive, Illinois prisons are scanning mail to keep drugs out but staff say violence and drugs are still a problem at Hill Correctional Center in Galesburg.
