News across Greater Champaign
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…
GCMS football to host homecoming game against Tremont
GIBSON CITY – The Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley varsity football team will host their homecoming game against Tremont at 7 p.m. Friday. “It’s a crazy week with homecoming,” GCMS head coach Seeff Grauer said. “The culmination of homecoming is the football game. It’s exciting. I know…
Obituary: Joan Tjarks
Joan M. Tjarks, 96, of Gibson City died Saturday September 19, 2026, at 8:21 am. She was surrounded by her three children at Goldwater Care in Gibson City where she was a resident for two years. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Thursday September 24, 2026, at Rosenbaum…
Liam Kazar finds comfort in solo sound, talks PYGMALION
Liam Kazar is coming to Urbana this weekend as part of PYGMALION, but the artist’s path to a solo music career started long before his upcoming performance at the Rose Bowl Tavern. Kazar will perform Sunday night as part of the annual festival, which runs Thursday through Sunday.…
SECS set to lead anti-data center protest
A protest led by Students for Environmental Concerns demanding “strict regulations on data centers” in Champaign-Urbana will take place on Sept. 25 at noon in front of Foellinger Auditorium. In a statement sent by SECS to The Daily Illini, the RSO expressed its concerns regarding…
Column | 4 standout moments as Illini cage Salukis
Illinois (2-1) was victorious once again after beating SIU (2-2) on Saturday. Six touchdowns and 2 field goals later, the Illini had 48 points on the board and kept the Salukis quiet, only allowing them to score 10 points. While each quarter had its mediocre moments, here are the…
Photo gallery: GCMS vs. PBL Youth Football Senior game (Sept. 20, 2026)
Here are some sights from Sunday’s Central Illinois Football League game, which GCMS won 16-14 in overtime … The post Photo gallery: GCMS vs. PBL Youth Football Senior game (Sept. 20, 2026) first appeared on Ford County Chronicle .
Photo gallery: GCMS vs. PBL Youth Football Juniors (2026)
Here are some sights from Sunday’s Central Illinois Football League game, which GCMS won 34-8 … The post Photo gallery: GCMS vs. PBL Youth Football Juniors (2026) first appeared on Ford County Chronicle .
Photo gallery: GCMS vs. PBL Mighty Mite football
Here are some sights from Sunday’s Central Illinois Football League game, which GCMS won 22-0 … The post Photo gallery: GCMS vs. PBL Mighty Mite football first appeared on Ford County Chronicle .
Obituary: Jacqueline Roy
Jacqueline Kaye “Jackie” Lewis Roy, 77, of Paxton passed away at 10:12 a.m. Saturday, September 19, 2026 at her home. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 26, 2026 at the Federated Church of Paxton, 221 W. Center St., Paxton with Rev.…
A&E rewind: This week’s buzz
Community: Regional farmers markets highlight local businesses For those who want their food straight from the source, farmers markets can offer exactly that. The Daily Illini visited four regional farmers markets in the region: Urbana’s Market at the Square, Monticello Farmers…