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  • A woman and her son stand in front of a table welcoming cyclists.
    Community | Sports

    Thinking of biking to work? These Champaign County residents did.

    ByArjun Thakkar September 12, 2025September 12, 2025

    Autumn is fast approaching, which leaves just a few months left to go out on a comfortable bike ride before colder weather arrives. With Champaign County Bike Month underway, some community members are getting a taste of riding on two wheels for the first time in the area. On Wednesday’s Bike to Work Day event,…

    Read More Thinking of biking to work? These Champaign County residents did.Continue

  • Carle Hospital
    Government | Politics

    Fatal crash in Urbana is the premise for ICE operation in Illinois

    ByIPM News September 9, 2025September 10, 2025

    The Department of Homeland Security said in the news release that the action is in honor of Katie Abraham, a 20-year-old woman who was killed in a crash outside Carle Foundation Hospital in January.

    Read More Fatal crash in Urbana is the premise for ICE operation in IllinoisContinue

  • Five people stand with their bikes holding up a purple t shirt.
    Community | Government | Sports

    Champaign County welcomes Bike Month

    ByArjun Thakkar September 9, 2025September 9, 2025

    A bike to work day and bike light giveaway are part of an initiative to make biking a more safe and welcoming transportation option.

    Read More Champaign County welcomes Bike MonthContinue

  • BERTHA rocks ELLNORA guitar festival with ‘Grateful Drag’
    Arts & Culture | Community | Student Newsroom

    BERTHA rocks ELLNORA guitar festival with ‘Grateful Drag’

    ByIllinois Student Newsroom September 8, 2025September 15, 2025

    In 2020, Melody Walker and her friend Caitlin Doyle decided they wanted to form an all-female Grateful Dead cover band. After a few male friends expressed interest in taking part in the group, they allowed it — as long as they dressed like women.

    Read More BERTHA rocks ELLNORA guitar festival with ‘Grateful Drag’Continue

  • Urbana Public Library
    Community

    New executive director outlines her vision for Urbana Free Library

    ByMae Antar August 26, 2025August 27, 2025

    Taliah Abdullah was appointed to the position in July. She said the library has been updating its Champaign County Historical Archives since last year.

    Read More New executive director outlines her vision for Urbana Free LibraryContinue

  • Woman in blue blazer speaking into a microphone in front of a seated crowd.
    Community | Health

    Public voices opposition to proposed service changes at OSF Healthcare’s Heart of Mary Medical Center

    ByMae Antar August 22, 2025August 22, 2025

    OSF plans to expand behavioral healthcare at its Urbana facility — but multiple community members said they were concerned with the proposal to shift some specialty services to other locations.

    Read More Public voices opposition to proposed service changes at OSF Healthcare’s Heart of Mary Medical CenterContinue

  • Urbana appoints new Deputy Chief of police
    Community | Government

    Urbana appoints new Deputy Chief of police

    ByIPM News August 12, 2025August 13, 2025

    Zachery Mikalik has been with the Urbana Police Department for nearly 18 years,.

    Read More Urbana appoints new Deputy Chief of policeContinue

  • crash
    Criminal Justice

    Urbana intersection reopens after crash involving deputy

    ByIPM News August 7, 2025August 7, 2025

    The officer involved in the crash is in stable condition at the hospital.

    Read More Urbana intersection reopens after crash involving deputyContinue

  • Darius White
    Government

    Urbana appoints new city administrator

    ByArjun Thakkar July 30, 2025July 30, 2025

    Darius White is a former city employee who has held multiple economic development positions.

    Read More Urbana appoints new city administratorContinue

  • Urbana City Hall
    Government

    Urbana City Council gives final approval for a new comprehensive plan

    ByMae Antar July 29, 2025April 30, 2026

    The document aims to outline the community’s vision for growth and redevelopment over the next two decades.

    Read More Urbana City Council gives final approval for a new comprehensive planContinue

  • Tango beat coming to Urbana with public events and immersive workshop
    Arts & Culture

    Tango beat coming to Urbana with public events and immersive workshop

    ByStephanie Mosqueda July 21, 2025July 21, 2025

    Champaign-Urbana residents should grab their dancing shoes as the city is set to come alive with the sound of tango as the CU Tango Music Workshop kicks off on Sunday, July 20.

    Read More Tango beat coming to Urbana with public events and immersive workshopContinue

  • Several people in brightly-colored business formal attire stand under a white concrete entryway to a larger office building. The building has tall, white concrete walls separated by floor-to-ceiling windows, and metal lettering on the front of the entryway reads "Bennett Administrative Center."
    Community | Government | Student Newsroom

    Scott M. Bennett is honored at a dedication for the Champaign County administration’s new home in Urbana

    ByIllinois Student Newsroom July 18, 2025July 21, 2025

    The Scott M. Bennett Administrative Center was officially dedicated to the late senator Wednesday afternoon.

    Read More Scott M. Bennett is honored at a dedication for the Champaign County administration’s new home in UrbanaContinue

  • Celebrating freedom and heritage: Nonprofit brings Black community together for Juneteenth
    Community | Race & Culture

    Celebrating freedom and heritage: Nonprofit brings Black community together for Juneteenth

    ByStephanie Mosqueda June 20, 2025July 1, 2025

    Children and adults marched through the streets of Urbana on Thursday to celebrate Juneteenth.

    Read More Celebrating freedom and heritage: Nonprofit brings Black community together for JuneteenthContinue

  • Thousands join Urbana’s ‘No Kings’ protest amid nationwide rallies
    Politics | Student Newsroom

    Thousands join Urbana’s ‘No Kings’ protest amid nationwide rallies

    ByIllinois Student Newsroom June 15, 2025July 21, 2025

    Several thousand protested the Trump administration at the rally outside the Champaign County Courthouse Saturday afternoon.

    Read More Thousands join Urbana’s ‘No Kings’ protest amid nationwide ralliesContinue

  • protesters
    Politics

    PHOTOS: Thousands protest at ‘No Kings’ rally in Urbana

    ByIPM News June 14, 2025June 15, 2025

    Demonstrators filled the block in front of the Champaign County Courthouse on Saturday to protest Donald Trump’s presidency and policies.

    Read More PHOTOS: Thousands protest at ‘No Kings’ rally in UrbanaContinue

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