J.B. Pritzker's cousin, Thomas Pritzker, recently resigned as executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels after his association with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell came into clearer view. Said the governor: “I’m not close to my cousin, but I can tell you that it’s very important that people be held to pay the price for whatever it is that they may have done."

Champaign County Crime Stoppers is asking for the public's help identifying a suspect in a burglary from McDonald's in Mahomet. 

The club made more than $12,000 from its Chili Day last year, club members reported.

Coming up with the questions in the series finale: Atha Winston, Amber Holmes, Nerissa Brown, Niki Pettit, Tiffany Gholson, Asif Wilson, Nkrumah Grant, Will Kyles, Erik McDuffie, Reginald Hardwick and Kandace Turner.

The projects are part of $4.8 billion in nationwide VA spending to modernize, repair and improve department health care facilities in fiscal year 2026 via the Veterans Health Administration’s Non-Recurring Maintenance program.

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner appeared in Champaign Friday to announce a new proposed rule allowing public housing authorities flexibility in implementing work requirements for some of those who use their services. 

Of NBA Draft talk, Keaton Wagler's parents have been "very intentional about not having that conversation — other than checking in with him, making sure he’s not thinking about that, that he’s really focused on the task at hand and just being supportive and making sure he doesn’t have any questions or concerns."

Innovative new ideas in care for the elderly could not only start addressing Champaign County’s shortage of residential facilities, but make a destination for others looking to improve that care.

The president of the University of Illinois System said Wednesday that negotiations are continuing over legislation to overhaul the way the state funds higher education, but the state’s flagship university remains opposed to the legislation in its current form.

"Growing up, nothing was given to Keaton. He earned everything he got when it came to any kind of competition, including driveway basketball" with the family, said Logan Wagler, who called into Wednesday's 30th show from Kansas. Also on: United Way retiring CEO Sue Grey, ESPN's Charlie Creme and Tuscola native Blake Woodard. 

Sixty community difference-makers — educators and history makers, award winners and business owners, mayors and coaches — share their advice for Black youths on how to thrive, who to listen to, what to read, watch, experience and much more.

Dr. Daniel Dentino will take over as the new principal for the 2026-2027 school year, succeeding Tracy Cherry. He is bringing more than 25 years of leadership experience in Catholic education to the Danville community, according to Schlarman officials.