News across Greater Champaign
PBL football seeks second straight win at IVC
PAXTON – For the first time this season, the Paxton-Buckley-Loda varsity football team entered a week of practice on a winning momentum. The Panthers earned their victory of the 2026 season last Friday with a 24-6 win over Ford County rival Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley. “It’s really…
GCMS volleyball wins 25-21, 25-11 over Clifton Central
GIBSON CITY – The Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley varsity volleyball team won 25-21, 25-11 over Clifton Central on Monday. Maci Lindelof had 11 kills for GCMS (6-7) while Bailey Bunting had 10 kills, nine digs and five aces. Josie Kleist had four kills and three blocks while Londyn…
Fisher/GCMS soccer wins 7-0 over Bismarck-Henning-Rossville-Alvin
FISHER – The Fisher/Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley soccer team won 7-0 over Bismarck-Henning-Rossville-Alvin on Monday. Drew Iverson and Thomas Davis each had two goals for Fisher/GCMS (8-2-1) while Cam Brucker, Jose Santos and Joey Goodin each added a goal. Brysen Butler, Iverson,…
Obituary: Gordon Seggebruch
Gordon E. “Gordy” Seggebruch, 89, of rural Onarga, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, September 19. A lifelong resident of the Onarga area, Gordy was born on May 28, 1937, on the family farm to Edward and Arvella Seggebruch. On July 26, 1959, he married the “girl…
PBL JH cross country teams win home meet
PAXTON – The Paxton-Buckley-Loda Junior High School boys cross country team won a home meet on Monday, scoring a 33 to finish ahead of Rossville-Alvin (42), Clifton Nash (59) and Potomac (89). Karsyn Rini finished second with a time of 13:10.47 while Dawson Bice finished fourth…
GCMS JV football wins 14-8 over PBL
PAXTON – The Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley junior varsity football team won 14-8 over Paxton-Buckley-Loda on Monday. Both teams were held scoreless in the second half as Kian Wilson intercepted a pass for GCMS (2-2) on a fourth-and-long on PBL’s final possession with 8.5 seconds…
Obituary: Jack Taylor
Jack Lee Taylor passed away peacefully on 9/15/2026 in Alexandria, LA. at the remarkable age of 98, closing a long life marked by devotion. hard work and quiet joy. Born in Gibson City, IL. to Gladys and Walter Taylor, Jack carried the steady values of his upbringing through his…
Spurlock Museum returns 201 cultural artifacts to Peru
Spurlock Museum is currently facilitating the repatriation of 201 Peruvian artifacts, in partnership with Peru’s Ministry of Culture. Museum Registrar Dery Martínez-Bonilla stated that this is the largest repatriation effort that Spurlock has undertaken, out of at least six…
Illinois sweeps Arkansas, Arkansas State to finish nonconference slate
With Big Ten play around the corner, Illinois (8-3) couldn’t have asked for a better end to its nonconference slate. Illinois swept both Arkansas (8-3) and Arkansas State (4-7) at the Arkansas State Invitational on Saturday and Sunday. The Illini kicked off the weekend with a…
Obituary: Carolyn Renken
Carolyn L. Renken, 83, of Paxton passed away at 8:11 a.m. Saturday, September 19, 2026 at her home. As were Carolyn’s wishes, there will be no services. Baier Family Funeral Services, Paxton is handling arrangements. Carolyn was born July 31, 1943 in Urbana the daughter of Omer…
Insomnia Cookies permitted to reopen after violations corrected
The Champaign-Urbana Public Health Department allowed Insomnia Cookies in Champaign to reopen Friday after a follow-up inspection. The business had a red placard placed on its door Wednesday and was temporarily closed for two food safety violations. According to the report, the…
Opinion | Unsafe Green Street cycle lanes pose a dangerous commute for riders
While riding on Green Street between Neil and Wright streets, cyclists face constant obstacles that prevent the road from becoming the safe and convenient bicycle corridor it should be. Unprotected bicycle lanes, a lack of dedicated cycle space at intersections and cars parked…