News across Greater Champaign
SFS hosts forum on data centers, AI use
The University’s chapter of Students for Socialism hosted an educational forum Wednesday against the continued expansion of artificial intelligence and data centers in the United States. “When the issue is this salient, it’s important to have a discussion about it,” said Ben…
John Summit lights up State Farm Center
On Thursday, John Summit kicked off the first night of his arena tour at State Farm Center following the release of his album, “CTRL ESCAPE,” in April. The University alum transformed the arena into what felt like a massive club, lighting up the venue with multicolored lasers and…
Pastor Steve Jones: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times
I concluded my previous article by noting that for Christians, because we’re united to Christ, God is with us no matter what we’re facing. Today we continue our series from Psalm 74. We left off looking at this passage last time under our previous sub-heading: —God of Redemption…
DJ John Summit returns to UI, talks career with Larry Gies
DJ and University alum John Schuster, better known as John Summit, spoke in front of hundreds of audience members Wednesday at 5 p.m. at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts’ Foellinger Great Hall. The event, hosted by KCPA and the Gies College of Business, featured fellow…
A guide to local, national domestic violence resources
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Nearly one in four women and about one in six men experience domestic violence in their lifetimes. Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behavior in any intimate partner relationship, where one partner uses it to gain or maintain…
Review | Oppenheim’s ‘Primetime’ is more unsettling than satisfying
Rating: 6.5/10 What does it take to catch a predator? Lance Oppenheim’s new film, “Primetime,” captures the behind-the-scenes operations of a television crew attempting to catch child predators while broadcasting it for NBC’s prime-time slot on television. Although it’s a…
4 book-to-movie adaptations to cozy up to this fall
As the leaves begin to change color and the air turns crisp, it’s time to pull out your sweaters and settle in. If visiting pumpkin patches, finding your way through corn mazes or going on hayrides isn’t your thing, you might find yourself wanting to lie back and enjoy a good…
STATE INSIGNIA CHAIRMAN VISITS
Pam Bork, left, chapter regent for the Governor Thomas Ford Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, poses with Julie Barnes, past state insignia chairman, alongside an informational display during the chapter’s first meeting of the 2026-27 program…
COOKING FOR THE CAUSE
Greg Houtzel grills steaks for a Corn Belt Shrine Club fundraiser in downtown Gibson City on Thursday, Sept. 24, in conjunction with Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley High School’s homecoming parade. The post COOKING FOR THE CAUSE first appeared on Ford County Chronicle .
Lana Brenjo to miss 2026-27 season after tearing ACL
Freshman forward Lana Brenjo suffered a torn ACL during preseason workouts, Illinois announced Friday afternoon. She will undergo surgery later this month, keeping her out for the entirety of the 2026-27 season. “I won’t get the chance to experience this season on the court with…
Illinois to host Waldorf after a promising season opener
Illinois (2-1-0-1, 3pts.) will take on Waldorf (4-3-0-1, 7pts.) in a two-game matchup over Homecoming weekend. After trading results with Michigan State in its season opener last weekend, Illinois showed promise and confidence heading into the year. Promising start Opening…
Illinois farmers face higher diesel prices this harvest season
Farmers in Champaign County are facing elevated diesel prices this harvest related to February’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Since the closure of the strait — a vital chokepoint where up to 25% of the world’s supply of oil flows through — oil prices have risen globally and…