MTD buses ride free on Election Day, Nov. 3

U.S. Rep. Don Bacon to speak on cyber policy at Illinois iSchool Nov. 6

U.S. Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska, who chairs a House subcommittee on cyber and information technology, will discuss defense and homeland security roles in cyber, AI regulation and data centers at the University of Illinois iSchool 10-11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6.

Illinois women's soccer scores four second-half goals to beat Minnesota 4-1

Illinois women's soccer beat Minnesota 4-1 in a Big Ten match Friday at Demirjian Park, scoring all four goals after halftime, with two from Cayla Jackson, according to the official box score.

Illinois women's basketball beats UIS 88-44 in exhibition opener

Illinois women's basketball opened its 2026-27 season with an 88-44 exhibition win over UIS on Friday at State Farm Center, with four players in double figures, according to the official box score. The regular season opens Nov. 4 against Detroit Mercy.

Parkland women's cross country runs at NJCAA Region 24 meet in Normal today

Parkland College's women run the NJCAA Region 24 Championship 5K at 4:15 p.m. Friday at Maxwell Park in Normal, aiming for the Division II national meet.

No. 23 Illinois women's basketball opens with exhibition against UIS tonight at State Farm Center

Illinois, ranked 23rd in the AP preseason poll, plays Illinois Springfield in an exhibition at 6 p.m. Friday at State Farm Center, streamed on B1G+.

Hertha "Lou" Vandiver, 93

Savoy · Private family services were held at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Champaign (already held; no public service listed).

Betty J. (Duitsman) Osterbur, 97

Royal · Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, at St. John Lutheran Church, Royal; funeral 11 a.m. there, Pastor Ryan Sage officiating; burial at St. John Lutheran Church, Royal.

John E. Conder Sr.

Mahomet · Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 501 W. State St., Mahomet, followed by a funeral service there; burial at Saint Boniface Cemetery, Seymour. Sunset's Mahomet Chapel is assisting.

Christopher Alan "Chris" Johnston, 66

Champaign · Visitation 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center's Champaign Chapel, 710 N. Neil St., Champaign; funeral service at 1 p.m. there; burial at Grandview Memorial Gardens.

Denzel Pagitt

Rantoul · Visitation 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, at Bible Baptist; funeral service at noon the same day at Bible Baptist; burial 1 p.m. at Maplewood Cemetery, Rantoul.

Notice Invitation to Bid: INDOOR CLIMATE RESEARCH & TRAINING FACILITY

RFP 2026-006: Evaluation Capacity Building Project, Champaign County Developmental Disabilities Board and Mental Health Board

Request for Proposals: Bicycle and Pedestrian Counter Equipment, Champaign County Regional Planning Commission

Fourteen kittens, a cat and two dogs newly listed for adoption at Champaign County Humane Society