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.

Even though police found a Mansfield man asleep with a gun in his lap, his attorney says he did not unlawfully possess a firearm. 

Seven Point is having a grand opening and ribbon cutting for its new on-site cannabis consumption Smoke Lab Lounge at 1 p.m. Thursday at its cannabis dispensary at 380 Eastgate Drive.

The top three, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey: Savoy ($320,300), Mahomet ($299,100) and St. Joseph ($270,900).

First steps are being made toward possible re-vamps for special education facilities in the Unit 4 school district, according to a presentation made at the Board of Education’s meeting Monday night.

“When you live in a third-world country, you have to know almost everything to survive,” says Geovanny Ponce, one of four guests on Monday's hour-long show. Also calling in: Kendall Bostic, Illini hockey coach John Opilka and Eric Meyer from Pia's.

Superintendent John Hart said no students sustained physical injuries during the altercation, and "involvement in such behavior will not be tolerated. Students who participated in or contributed to the incident will receive disciplinary consequences in accordance with district policy."