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Champaign County's Changing Food Scene: What's In and What's Out

December 17, 2025

Champaign County is seeing a lot of changes in its food and drink scene. Some familiar spots have shut down, while new ones are popping up. This shift shows how the area is always changing. New places are opening up all the time. Dutch Bros Coffee, a popular coffee chain, started serving drinks on

crypto

Unlocking the Future of Crypto: Anatoly Yakovenko's Insights at Disrupt 2025

October 18, 2025

Anatoly Yakovenko, the CEO of Solana Labs and co-founder of Solana, is set to share his vision for the future of cryptocurrency at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. This event, taking place from October 27 to 29 at San Francisco's Moscone West, promises to be a hotspot for fintech enthusiasts. Yakovenko's s

crime

Local Law Enforcement: A Look at Recent Arrests and Incidents

July 24, 2025

In recent weeks, several arrests and incidents have made headlines across various suburbs. Let's break down what happened and why it matters. In Burbank, authorities served a warrant to Jamil A. Purnell, a 21-year-old resident, for a motorcycle hijacking that occurred back in May. The incident took

education

Chicago's Adult Education Programs Face Uncertain Future

July 8, 2025

In Chicago, many adults are working hard to improve their lives through education. Joe Walsh, a 36-year-old former mariner, is one of them. After losing his siblings and facing homelessness, he found himself at a men's shelter. Now, he's in a classroom, learning skills to rebuild his life. He's hope

crime

Deadly Crash in Illinois Field

April 20, 2025

A grim event unfolded in rural Illinois on a Saturday morning. A small plane, carrying four individuals, met a tragic end in a field next to a road. The Illinois State Police confirmed the grim news on Sunday. All four people on board lost their lives in the crash. The investigation is still ongoing

education

A Brilliant Teacher's Well Deserved Win

February 12, 2025

In the world of teaching, there are those who simply do their job, and then there are those who truly inspire. Kelly Pelak, a teacher who has been teaching for more than two decades in the Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills Elementary District 181, falls into the latter category. Pelak's dedication

crime

When Weapons Get Weaponized Argument over Civil Forfeiture Due An Argument Over

February 5, 2025

Two key residents of New Lenox are making large claims. "It's not okay that cash leads to raids", Keranen said. She is especially upset about why gun sales cause raids. The main boss that controls a lot of the area is Will County sheriff, who is said to have strict during COVID-19 But

education

Chancellor Robert Jones Steps Down After Record-Breaking Tenure

November 15, 2024

Last week, the Board of Education gathered to talk about closing seven Acero charter schools and hiring external legal counsel. Meanwhile, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign announced that Chancellor Robert Jones will retire at the end of the school year. Jones has served as chancellor for

environment

Big Vote: Champaign County Pauses Carbon Capture Project

October 12, 2024

In a packed meeting, Champaign County Board voted unanimously to halt new carbon capture projects beneath the Mahomet Aquifer for a year. This move follows concerns that such projects could threaten the water supply for half a million people. Andrew Rehn, a climate policy director, warned that stori

education

Top 40 Rankings: A Glimpse into Academic Excellence

September 25, 2024

In the world of higher education, rankings can be a significant indicator of a university's performance and reputation. Recently, U.S. News and World Report released its annual list of top universities in the nation, and three Illinois institutions made the cut. Northwestern University, the Universi