PHOTOS: University of Illinois Class of 2025 celebrates graduation
Highlights from University of Illinois’ 2025 commencement program.
Investigative reporters discuss possible cancer cluster in Piatt County
Community members say state officials been slow to investigate the possible cancer cluster in Monticello. That’s led advocates to begin collecting data on their own.
Rantoul board moves forward with downtown street construction, new public plaza
Several streets will be removed and repaved with new infrastructure, and a new plaza will also be installed on a vacant lot downtown.
In Urbana mayoral primary, Annie Adams seeks ‘to create synergy’ and move the city forward
Adams describes herself as “a real systems person” who knows how to navigate city governance to get results.
In Urbana mayoral primary, DeShawn Williams sees ‘window of opportunity’
Williams says he will bring “proven leadership” to city governance.
Urbana commission recommends reduced speed limit, studies to reduce traffic crashes and pedestrian deaths
Members of an Urbana commission are asking officials to apply for federal grant funding and consider a reduction to the citywide default speed limit to improve pedestrian safety.
Ahead of her retirement, Champaign City Manager Dorothy David reflects on 30 years of service
IPM’s Arjun Thakkar sat down with outgoing Champaign City Manager Dorothy David to reflect on her record and her time working for the city.
Champaign County seeking feedback on proposed South Lincoln Avenue redesign
Officials are asking for input on a proposal that aims to improve safety along one part of the north-south arterial road in Urbana. The plan would include a lane reduction as well as new bike lanes and pedestrian crossings.
Champaign County Clerk discusses efforts to prevent voter intimidation
With one week until Election day, officials in Champaign County are urging the public to abide by voting rules after incidents where violence and unlawful political activity occurred at polling places. County Clerk Aaron Ammons said there was a physical fight Saturday at the Meadowbrook Community Church voting center. He said an individual wore a…
Community honors 170th anniversary of Lincoln’s Urbana anti-slavery speech
Before he was elected president, Abraham Lincoln spoke in Urbana on Oct. 24, 1854, to denounce a law that allowed for the expansion of slavery. On Thursday, one hundred and seventy years later, a commemoration was held at the Champaign County Courthouse. Around 50 community members gathered to hear the history behind those remarks….