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The Unit 4 superintendent and three board members at a meeting on January 13, 2025.

Divided Champaign Unit 4 school board works together to fill vacancy for now

January 14, 2025

As the Champaign Unit 4 board is confronting another vacancy, the group is working through lingering tensions. The divisions aren’t fully resolved, but during a meeting Monday night, the members did agree to seek applicants to fill that spot.

The Latest: Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing adjourns following Senate questioning

January 14, 2025

Donald Trump’s cabinet picks are beginning their nomination process this week, starting with Trump’s choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth. The hearing opened Tuesday as senators question whether the former combat veteran and TV news show host is fit to lead the U.S. military.

In contentious cross-examination, prosecutor accuses Madigan of not telling ‘the whole truth’

January 14, 2025

Mike Madigan goes head-to-head with the lead assistant U.S. attorney during his trial.

A cocktail glass rests on a bartop next to a candle.

Experience CU kicks off the year promoting non-alcoholic beverages with the Mocktail Trail

January 14, 2025

Experience CU has launched the CU Mocktail Trail, highlighting businesses with alcohol-free drinks to kick off “Dry January,”

Wildfires latest: Firefighters prepare for dry conditions and strong winds

January 14, 2025

The National Weather Service issued a rare warning that dry winds combined with severely dry conditions created a “ particularly dangerous situation,” indicating that any new fire could explode in size.

New Deputy Police Chief appointed in Champaign

January 13, 2025

Gregory Manzana has been appointed as Deputy Chief of Operations. He will oversee the Department’s Uniform Patrol Division and specialized units including the Crisis Intervention Team, SWAT, Field Training, Explosive Ordinance Disposal, and K-9 Units.

Los Angeles wildfire deaths rise to 24 as more fierce winds are forecast

January 13, 2025

After making some progress battling wildfires that destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24 people in the Los Angeles area, firefighters prepared for a return of dangerous winds that could again stoke the flames.

Urbana awarded nearly $10 million for Florida Avenue project

January 11, 2025

The project will add upgrades from South Wright Street to Hillcrest Avenue, including an off-street shared-use path between Lincoln Avenue and Race Street and ADA accessible sidewalks.

Trump gets no-penalty sentence in his hush money case, while calling it ‘despicable’

January 10, 2025

Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan could have sentenced the 78-year-old to up to four years in prison. Instead, Merchan chose a sentence that effectively ended the case but assured that Trump will become the first president to take office with a felony conviction on his record.

Bitter cold temperatures force local school districts to implement E-Learning day tomorrow

Dangerous cold in central Illinois through midweek

Champaign County GOP leader hails Trump’s return

Inauguration Day Latest: Trump issues pardons for Jan. 6 rioters and signs more executive actions

VIDEO: Donald Trump sworn in as 47th president

217 Today: Trump’s Green Card proposal for international students sparks doubt. Here’s why.

Divided Champaign Unit 4 school board works together to fill vacancy for now

The Latest: Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing adjourns following Senate questioning

In contentious cross-examination, prosecutor accuses Madigan of not telling ‘the whole truth’

Experience CU kicks off the year promoting non-alcoholic beverages with the Mocktail Trail

Wildfires latest: Firefighters prepare for dry conditions and strong winds

New Deputy Police Chief appointed in Champaign

Los Angeles wildfire deaths rise to 24 as more fierce winds are forecast

Urbana awarded nearly $10 million for Florida Avenue project

Trump gets no-penalty sentence in his hush money case, while calling it ‘despicable’

Why getting rid of NPR or PBS will affect more than the news or ‘Sesame Street’

Wildfires latest: At least 10,000 structures have burned in a series of fires around Los Angeles

Supreme Court rejects Trump’s bid to delay sentencing in his New York hush money case

After many accolades and 26 years of service, Champaign Police Deputy Chief plans to retire