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It'll be this team's identity': Brad Underwood turns a fresh page to Illinois' 2026-27 roster
1+ hour, 51+ min ago (1225+ words) This past spring, the main headline following Illinois" season was its retention. In an era of college athletics where players frequently come and go via the transfer portal, the Illini are returning five of their eight leading scorers from last…...
Champaign County task force weighs data center rules
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (689+ words) Andrew Rehn, a member of the Data Center Activities Task Force and Climate Policy Director at Prairie Rivers Network, distinguished between the large data centers which are being built across the United States for artificial intelligence and the smaller facilities…...
Champaign Farmers Market embraces the unique
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (454+ words) Every Tuesday from 3-6 p. m. , vendors gather at the Champaign Farmers Market in downtown Champaign to share the things they love with the community. On Tuesday, three vendors shared what their pop-up shops mean to them. Carnation Bookhouse sells queer literature. Owner…...
Illini forward Ben Humrichous agrees to Exhibit 10 contract with Brooklyn Nets
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (365+ words) The Daily Illini Illini forward Ben Humrichous agrees to Exhibit 10 contract with Brooklyn Nets Illinois forward Ben Humrichous agreed to sign an Exhibit 10 contract with the Brooklyn Nets shortly after going undrafted Wednesday night. Humrichous will begin his professional career…...
Champaign City Council passes e-bike bill to allow wider access
1+ week, 3+ day ago (203+ words) The Champaign City Council passed an ordinance Tuesday dissolving the pilot program for ride share operations." The city's new target locations for vehicle access are downtown Champaign, Garden Hills just south of I-74 and northeastern Prospect Avenue." As a campus staple…...
Master Gardeners of Champaign announce botanical tours
1+ week, 6+ day ago (363+ words) The Champaign County Master Gardeners have announced the return of the annual Garden Walk, a self-guided tour through vibrant horticultural works in the county. The Walk returns June 20 and takes place across six private home gardens and two public spaces…...
Column | Recapping Stanley Cup Final's top highlights
1+ week, 6+ day ago (1634+ words) Another National Hockey League season is in the books. With it, the Stanley Cup was awarded to the No. 1 Carolina Hurricanes. The Hurricanes began their quest for the Stanley Cup on Oct. 9, 2025, with a three-goal win. It's only fitting that…...
Bankruptcy Lawyer Near Me: What to Look for Before Scheduling a Consultation
3+ week, 1+ day ago (1000+ words) A consultation should not feel like a sales appointment. It should feel like a careful review of the facts. Income, bills, property, debts, family needs, court deadlines, old mistakes, recent payments, and the fear of losing something important all belong…...
Tornado watch, wind advisory issued for Champaign County
2+ week, 19+ hour ago (215+ words) The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for dozens of counties in Illinois, including Champaign County today. The watch began at 7: 50 a. m. and will be in effect until 3 p. m. The NWS also issued a wind advisory in parts of central Illinois,…...
Champaign limits storm cleanup to city-owned tree debris
2+ week, 1+ day ago (212+ words) Severe weather hit Champaign-Urbana on June 11, including a tornado with a track length of 9. 1 miles and peak winds of 100 miles per hour, according to the National Weather Service. This weather resulted in damaged tree debris, which blocked roadways and streets....