News across Greater Champaign
UI student launches social media app
A University student recently developed and launched a social networking app, kwyd: plans with close friends. First made publicly available in August, the app seeks to create a space where friends can spontaneously meet up and create memories. Adam Wittwer, junior in LAS and…
Students reflect on JSM’s comfort, reliability
For many college students, finding housing that feels stable, convenient and supportive can be a challenge — but one leasing company in Champaign-Urbana is here to help. JSM Living won the title for Best Leasing Company in The Daily Illini’s Best of CU 2026, voted on by students…
NuEra Champaign offers medical cannabis following law change
Patients with qualifying conditions can now purchase medical cannabis at nuEra’s Champaign dispensary as of Sept. 10, following changes to cannabis law in Illinois. After the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation issued 37 new medical licenses to Illinois…
76 fuel station coming to Paxton
PAXTON — Two raised signs — one 80 and the other 25 feet high — could soon be put around the Interstate 57 interchange in Paxton to advertise the 76-brand fuel station and still-undisclosed fast-food restaurant set to open there. The Paxton Planning and Zoning Commission has…
The Bread Company and Espresso Royale to remain open amid closures
The Bread Company announced Sept. 10 in an Instagram post that they will remain open despite closures of surrounding businesses. “We will NOT be closing,” The Bread Company wrote in the post. “Looking forward to seeing what’s next for our block and as hard as it is to change,…
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…
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…
76 fuel station coming to Paxton
PAXTON — Two raised signs — one 80 and the other 25 feet high — could soon be put around the Interstate 57 interchange in Paxton to advertise the 76-brand fuel station and still-undisclosed fast-food restaurant set to open there. The Paxton Planning and Zoning Commission has…
Regional farmers markets uplift local businesses, community
When was the last time you took a bite into a crisp, fresh apple and thought to yourself, “I wonder who actually picked this?” Regulars at the ongoing farmers markets in the central Illinois area have no uncertainty when it comes to this question — chances are, it was picked by…