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Champaign County holds public hearing on proposed data center moratorium
Proposed 12-month pause would regulate large data center development in the county.
Budzinski highlights park grants benefiting Champaign and Sangamon counties
State OSLAD funding will support projects including a Homer Lake nature center and park improvements across central Illinois.
Central Illinois tornado risk rises to 9 out of 10
Meteorologists warn of possible violent tornado in northern areas; residents urged to stay alert.
Homelessness data showed worsening trends, racial disparities and critical system gaps
More than 150 residents, officials and nonprofit leaders gathered at the I‑Hotel to review the region’s homeless system performance.
IHSA boys state basketball tournament returns to Champaign this week
More than 34,000 fans expected as 16 teams compete at State Farm Center March 12–14.
17 hours ago in World
Iranian barrages target Israel and Gulf countries as US warns Iran of ‘most intense day of strikes’
Iran launched new attacks on Tuesday at Israel and Gulf Arab countries as it kept up pressure on the Middle East in a war started by Israel and the United States that has rattled world markets and shows no signs of a letup.
17 hours ago in National
In a time of war with Iran, Americans unite in aggravation over sticker shock at the gas pump
It seems a country divided on so many fronts is finding common ground in pain at the pump, where the cost of the Iran war is hitting Americans squarely in the wallet and aggravating people across the political spectrum.
17 hours ago in Entertainment
‘Dancing with the Stars’ pro Mark Ballas leaps back to Broadway in ‘Chicago’
Mark Ballas is returning to Broadway in "Chicago" and the "Dancing with the Stars" pro will be reuniting with an old friend. Ballas, playing slippery lawyer Billy Flynn starting April 6, will share the stage with his Roxie, Whitney Leavitt, the "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star who was his dancing partner on "Dancing with the Stars" last year.
17 hours ago in Sports
Inside the numbers: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ties Wilt Chamberlain’s 20-point streak record
Wilt Chamberlain has some NBA records that might never get touched, like the 100-point game, 4,000 points in a season and a 50-point-per-game scoring average. And that means that when he does get caught — in any category — it's a big deal.
Severe weather outbreak possible Tuesday night across central Illinois
Forecasters warn Champaign area could see tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds between late afternoon and midnight.
Illinois voters urged to submit mail-in ballots early amid postal changes
Congresswoman, party leaders warn late ballots may not be counted in primary.
Verdell Jones III appointed to Urbana City Council Ward 4 seat
Mayor Deshawn Williams’ appointment approved; Jones to serve through April 2027.
Due to judge shortages, 15 polling locations to close in Champaign County on Election Day
County clerk cites election judge shortage; voters can still cast ballots at any open vote center March 17.
1 day ago in National
Men who brought explosives to NYC protest cited Islamic State as inspiration, complaint says
Two men who brought explosives to a far-right protest outside New York City's mayoral mansion said they were inspired by the Islamic State extremist group, a court complaint said.
1 day ago in Sports
Tatis’ grand slam, 6 RBIs leads Dominican Republic over Israel 10-and into WBC quarterfinals
Fernando Tatis hit a grand slam and drove in six runs, and the Dominican Republic clinched a spot in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals with a 10-1 win over Israel on Monday in Miami.
1 day ago in Sports
Kenneth Walker joins Mahomes in KC and Malik Willis starts QB reset in Miami, AP sources say
Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III is the new running back for Patrick Mahomes in Kansas City, Miami settled on Malik Willis for a reset at quarterback and receiver Mike Evans is leaving Tampa Bay after 12 years.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Multiple gunshots fired near Rihanna’s LA home and a woman is taken into custody
Los Angeles police took a woman into custody after she fired gunshots outside Rihanna 's gated home, according to authorities and news reports on Monday.
1 day ago in National
Uber’s women-only option goes nationwide in the US
Uber launched a feature Monday to allow both women riders and drivers across the U.S. to be matched with other women for trips, expanding a pilot program aimed at addressing concerns about the safety of its ride-hailing platform.
Illinois expands ABLE accounts, 250,000 more residents with disabilities now eligible
New law raising age limit from 26 to 46, allowing more Illinoisans to save for disability-related expenses without risking federal benefits.
Sports leaders discuss NIL, sport tourism and the future of athletics at University of Illinois panel
Fighting Illini athletic director Josh Whitman joins industry experts for discussions on athlete empowerment, sports business and community impact.
